Nikon D80 vs bridge or alternative

[howcanshe]

I have a Nikon D80 but am yet to invest in any lens for it and use an 18-55 to get some very nice photos.

I do a lot of travelling and don't want to be carrying a load of lenses around with me but still want to get some nice long exposure night shots etc.

Would I be foolish to sell the D80 and invest in a newer bridge camera or buy a point and shoot for travelling and then keep the D80 for at home?

[GetCarter]

howcanshe said:

I have a Nikon D80 but am yet to invest in any lens for it and use an 18-55 to get some very nice photos.

I do a lot of travelling and don't want to be carrying a load of lenses around with me but still want to get some nice long exposure night shots etc.

Would I be foolish to sell the D80 and invest in a newer bridge camera or buy a point and shoot for travelling and then keep the D80 for at home?

You'll mostly get the same response to this. Bridge cameras have all the disadvantages of a compact and none of the advantages of a DSLR.

Keep the D80 and buy a Sony RX100 (various models with different prices, they all take great pics, and fit in jeans pocket - can do full manual, raw, auto bracket etc).

ETA reviews of the four incarnations: http://www.dpreview.com/search/?query=rx100&te...

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 18th May 14:42

[howcanshe]

Thank you for the great suggestion.
That is exactly what I will do.

Looks like I need to budget a bit more, I saw some bridge cameras for around a hundred pound which is what spurred my curiosity

[MysteryLemon]

Buy an 18-200 as an all purpose Lena?

[Simpo Two]

MysteryLemon said:

Buy an 18-200 as an all purpose Lena?

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