Chris T wrote:
The most economical weather-sealed bridge camera out there is the Fujifilm Finepix S-1 ... which can currently be picked up for around $400 ... check Amazon.
The Sony Cybershot RX-IV may be a better camera, overall, Phil - but, it's hardly economical ... up around two grand ....
But, these guys just LOVE spending other peoples' money ....
http://cameradecision.com/review/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1
Hey Chris its only money. Get over it and yourself. If you dont want it or cant afford it. Dont get it. Pretty simple.