+1000 :ok:

I once witnessed an internationally renowned photographer take a roll of pictures on a throwaway camera in B/W which were distinctly better than those taken by another 'kitted-up' photo-hound.



SHJ

Please excuse my ignorance but can anyone suggest a camera that takes good night scenery shots (with limited lighting) please?

Regards.

VH-MLE

ANY camera with a "bulb" function[adjustable slooow shutter speed] and a steady support.[Tripod/beanbag]. Having said that, my partner's son took some crackers in New York and Dubai with a compact Fujifilm camera.

Bridge Cameras
 

I've been using a Panasonic DMC FZ-28 for almost five years and have been very pleased with it. Although it has since been superseded by the FZ38 and so on I am sure these later versions will share the same advantages as the FZ-28 which are: very light, excellent image stabilization, Leica lens, electronic viewfinder, HD video capable.

For a slightly heavier camera with extra features I think the new FZ-200 would be a good candidate but would cost over £400.

Peamasher,
I too had an Fz28. Fantastic piece of kit. A friend of mine [against my advice] bought the "Leica" version. For an extra £300 he got a black and white bit of software built in. :ugh:
I now have a Fuji HS10. Great camera with a bigger zoom. I wish that I hadn't sold my FZ....

Actually, lenses on bridge cameras are fixed, but offer a whopping zoom range, so it's unlikely that you'll be left wanting when it comes to taking pictures.

Apart from a delay when pressing the shutter release...... and the shutter firing. Also some cameras have a problem with autofocus on full zoom. IF you know about it, you can work around it. The secret is to practice, practice and PRACTICE.