Recent content by Naith

Another thumbs up for the S95 (I have the S90 & S95 as well as a Lumix TZ) The Olympus XZ-1 looks interesting though, but I doubt it's a better buy than the S95, and it's more expensive...

Well, if IQ isn't too important I suppose you're right...

I don't know - 28-200mm is a fairly good range ;)

The Nikon P7100 is a very good camera (not really a bridge, but it's IQ I would say is noticeably better) and it's at the bottom end of your price scale...

Can I ask why you want a bridge camera? Super long zoom???

Why do you want to change cameras?

I think the only differences between the 'old' NEX-5 is the colour and whether it comes with the single kit lens (18-55mm) or kit + pancake (16mm)

Don't forget, less people are in front of their screens this time of the year ;) (Anyway, Google is your friend as well as the search facility in forums such as this...)

If you need a long zoom, I'm not sure what would be your best option. Maybe a Panasonic TZ model? I don't think it'll easy to find a compact with a long zoom and good IQ for less than £150. But who knows! :D

You could get a Canon S90 for that quite easily (and a S95 for just a tad more...) Cracking compacts :thumbs:

When I can't be bothered to lug the D300 + lenses I take either a Canon S95 or NEX-5. To be honest the NEX-5 isn't far off the D300 IQ wise for many a shot. The kit lens + pancake do just about anything I need and although they're not that small, they are quite light...

What about a s/h D300? A step up from the cameras on your list...

I've got both, but must admit to using the 35mm far more due to the crop factor...

I had my heart set on a Canon when starting out on the digital path. Went into a shop handled them all and ended up buying a Nikon :D Go and have a play. It may help you decide. (Another thing to consider is Nikon & Canon second hand lenses are far more common than other brands...)

I'd be mightily surprised if the zoom was anywhere near as sharp as the prime. I can't say for sure, as I only have the 35mm, but let's see...