FUJIFILM FinePix S8000fd Digital Camera

I bought this to upgrade my Fuji s7000. As a good starter camera this is excellent; I found the screen bright and very clear. The zoom range was a revelation. I bought it for wildlife photo's. However, I am a semi pro Photographer and my prints have to be top quality... I found a lot of colour fringing at over 300mm. Also it is a very compact body and i have big hands and found it very uncomfortable to hold. It is very responsive and ideal for everyday use, but for an experienced person or a photography enthusiast I think the image quality is a little compromised by the huge zoom range. 28 - 450mm ish! There have to be compromises with this type of camera. I prefer my s7000 picture quality - I print to a3+; the handling also I find intuitive. (I also have an S3 pro slr) Overall an excellent upgrade from a digital compact and most buyers will be more than happy with the quality. Do not go over a4 and you'll not have any issues. Just be sure to read the instructions to get the best from it. It is a very advanced bit of kit; though it has automatic modes to help you along. I feel overall it is the best bridge camera by far currently available for price and ease of use.