Agreed nice shots, but the signature gotta be toned down. I actually thought when I saw the first photo it too was a reflection until I got to the others.

Happy Birthday

You know I may not be that "OLD" :wink: but is was born in the late 50's. Still we were expected to behave and follow the rules in school, regardless of what we brought. If we got out of line we were sent to the Vice Principle in charge of disciplines office and met one of two paddles, the one with no holes or the one with 13 holes. Teachers could even line us up as a class if we were unruly and give us a smack. There was accountability. I could definitely spin the clock back 50- years and be perfectly happy.

Thanks for sharing.

Ain't that the truth, unless you want to create the never ending story.

Welcome, there are some awesome people here.

I guess I need to read the TOS closer, between the heated discussion last night and the above comment I am scratching my head. Especially given some of the topics is have followed and the content (not photos) contained in them.

Thanks for the share

iPad + fat fingers + wrong glasses = lummox

Guilty as charged

Cheers

Hey thanks everyone for your input, word from folks here mean so much more than reading reviews in my mind.

I will let ya know what I end up with.

Ouch!!! On losing the DSLR into the sea. That's kinda why I am looking for a quality bridge, I have a D90 with lenses ranging from 10-20, marcos/primes, to 28-300 I can't bring myself to purchase a more expensive lens given this is a fun hobby of mine.

A. I don't need to pack these all the time

B. I do some pretty wild terrain sometimes and don't really want to damage or destroy that equipment.

I think I will head to the local photo shop and do some hands on with both. The 2.8 is a good point.

So if your friend said, " do you want to trade cameras?" Would you?

Just when I had my mind made up to go with the FZ200, a whole series of new replies come in.

Canon SX50 appears to be the dominate direction

Thanks again

Nikonian72 - what is needed to make this happen? I am all over that idea. Or were you being sarcastic?

Wow people!!!

First, this discussion is posted under

"Main Photography Discussion"

Titled

"New Christian Photography Group"

So we are now clear we are not in the "New Christian Photography Group"

Sinatraman has a great idea that will fit a fair number of people and I wish the best to him and his group. If you don't like it, then don't join. Bashing his idea on the announcement page might not be too cool, but it is an open forum so go for it if you choose.

As for the rest of us, replying, yes in my opinion we are still in an open forum where discussions, debates, opinions, disagreements still can come out. One does not have to reply to anything here unless they want to, the same way you don't have to read what is posted here.

I will say this, I believe we all do have one thing in common, photography. Does that mean we have the same camera? No. Does that mean we all like taking or even looking at pictures of the same things? No. But WE still have that common thread or WE would not be here. I barely have enough time to read what is in the Main Discussion let alone time to join a group, but that is me.

You guys and gals are all awesome in your own way in my opinion.

Good luck Annie_Girl

Okay back to trying to get better, more cough syrup required, maybe a shot of Wild Turkey.

Marty we are heading to Maine again next spring, my guess is its a tad bit warmer then. But seriously the eastern most part of the US? Now how far of drive out of Portland? Satellite views and other images look awesome though.

Okay, got the push I needed. Now to find the best deal on the FZ200, I only wish it had GPS, there is most likely an aftermarket one available.

Thanks for your input.

Heard from Matti - Yay
Fantom - Yay Yay Yay ( must be backed by some big lobbyist's for that kind of vote)

Yay's - 6 Nay's - 0 in favor of a government overhaul.