jem wrote:
I bought a Dimage 7Hi when it was first introduced and inspite of some
problems loved the feel of it, the quality of the picts, etc.

Now that I am having the "visiting hours" for the camera I am looking for a
new one. I have been out of the market since I bought the 7Hi and have
begun researching them. (I come from the Nixon 2000 SLR era). I thought a
DSLR would be the next logical step since the prices have come down a great
deal since my last purchase.

To my suprise the DSLR requires an expensive lens (other than the "kit"
lens) to have the same results as the 7Hi. Or at least that is my
understanding. If I am incorrect, please explain:

Otherwise I am going back to the "almost DSLR", therefore I am looking for
suggestions for something similar to the 7HI.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

jem



Hi Jem

you may want to look at the Fuji s9000/s9500

Take a look at my photos taken with it on my page.

Warning quite large files for dial up.
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Eselorme/photos.html

Here are a couple of samples.

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Eselorme/thebee.jpg
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Eselorme/hangingout.jpg

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Sel ........

http://sel.enternet.co.nz/weathersat.html