[pictureprojects]

ok i have the kodak Z612 at the moment, and i want to take the next step up. i have been looking over the panasonic fz50. its 10.1 pix, shoots in raw/tiff/jpeg. has a 12x zoom and a hot shoe for flash. might help with my slave studio flash units. also has a remote control option to. it sounds like its got more than i need. should i go for it and ditch the kodak. what do you all think on the matter.

[j sotelo]

have you considered the Nikon D40x its about the same price but IMO its alot better, Im a nikonian so I would probably say that, but its worth a look compare and see for yourself..

[stepheno]

If you want to stick with bridge cameras then the Pano is far better than the Kodak. If a move to DSLR is possible then j sotelo's advice is worth considering.

[macdaddy]

I've purchased the fz-50 and I am most pleased with its construction, capability, and image quality. I'm a small time semi-pro so I don't put food on the with this instrument. However, the products from this camera so far have been fantastically marketable. I purchased this camera last year, november I think, and at that time I wasn't satisfied with the DSLR market selection . I find myself in rough environments (lots of dirt and dust). To date the Canon Mark 3 and the brand new Olympus line has caught my attention. I'll have to wait a while for my pocket book to blossum, but for now, I don't feel the least bit handycapped with my arsenal.