Yes, another what camera thread - want better zoom.......??

[Ranger 6]

To the PH photo gurus.....

I am happy with the couple of point and shoot cameras that we have in the family, but at a recent social gathering I had a play with a friends digital SLR.

So, with a limited budget I've been looking at what could give me a much better zoom capability and retain the point and shoot convenience. So the two options I have found are:

18-55 & 55-200
http://www.jacobsdigital.co.uk/index.php?target=pr...

or,

18-200
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-sony-alpha-a38...

My wife prefers the second option so we don't have to swap lenses - I must admit, that also appeals to me

The type of shots are simply family stuff, kids playing in the garden, weekends away, holidays, etc. I wouldn't by any stretch of the imagination call myself an enthusiast so wouldn't take photos as a hobby, just for our own memories.

So, for £400 and that sort of zoom capability, which one, or what other camera & lenses would you buy.....??

[Ranger 6]

GF1? - Over £400 for just a body is not an option on my budget.

TZ8 looks good, but I should throw in that we'd like to do a Safari one day....... sorry that's been thrown in from the sofa...

Edited by Ranger 6 on Tuesday 13th July 21:07

[Ranger 6]

[Ranger 6]

Any other opinions on this from the daytime folk?

I've seen a comment on another thread about the Canon 55-250 lens. Should I be getting an entry DSLR and sticking something like that on as the main use lens?

[Ranger 6]

Interesting thanks - I'll keep going on the 18-200 route then

[Ranger 6]

It'll be re-learning as I came to figital from 15 years with SLRs

[Ranger 6]

Unfortunately no

[Ranger 6]

Ended up after much umming and ahhing with a D3000 and this;

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/3679902/art/canon/...

[Ranger 6]

andy-xr said:

That wont work

Huh? Why not?

[Ranger 6]

fk - I meant the Canon one.....

Goes to check invoice..... yup it's a 1000d

[Ranger 6]

Thanks!