Yup, I'd definitely agree with Canon or Panasonic, and Fuji make decent bridge cameras.
I'm mostly a happy snapper but there are times when I need that extra something that it seems only a DSLR can do.
There are times when I need to drive really really fast but I haven't sold my house to buy a Ferrari Enzo.......... yet.
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