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[screaming_emu]

Im sure many people do.

And to me there are three types of digital Cameras, Point and Shoot, Mid range, DSLR

I agree, DSLR cameras also have an "auto" setting which also makes them simply a point and shoot camera. Just because the lens doesn't come off doesn't make it a bad camera. In fact I'm sure my CCD is cleaner than all of yours with DSLRs

[Simpleboy]

Im sure many people do.

And to me there are three types of digital Cameras, Point and Shoot, Mid range, DSLR

[screaming_emu]

I really like the picture. I guess it's one of those moments when you wish you had been carrying something a bit more powerful.

Thanks. Yeah, I get that feeling a lot

[Greg]

I really like the picture. I guess it's one of those moments when you wish you had been carrying something a bit more powerful.

[screaming_emu]

Thanks for those of you who tired. They were certainly better than my efforts. I knew I wasn't going to get a miracle, but what I got was better than what I was expecting. Thanks again.

[Freightdogg]

Emu,

I gave it a shot...

[N674UW]

I personally think the jump from Finepix 2800 to DSLR is too big of a jump, and whenever I can afford it I plan to upgrade my camera to one of the higher end non DSLR cameras such as an S5000 or 7000, and that will be my stepping stool to a DSLR way down to the line

Greg

[screaming_emu]

Just because its not a DSLR doesn't mean its really a point and shoot. While I'm in school I'm not going to have the money to get a camera as well as lenses that let me shoot both close up and far away that are of any quality. The F828 has almost as many manual settings as a DSLR. Maybe when I graduate from college and get my first real job I'll look into a DSLR, but I dont see that happening any time soon.

[Airbus_A320]

Yeah, hopefully that will change this summer. Possibly looking into the Sony F828.

The 828 is gonna be $959 for a point and shoot. You might as well get a 300D body ($899.99) and 75-300 III USM (about $184.95) and have a DSLR. A DSLR is certainly worth the extra $200 or so bucks and you could always sell the lens when you are ready for a better one.

[b777]

Yeah, hopefully that will change this summer. Possibly looking into the Sony F828.

You can almost get a D-SLR and lens with that kind of money.

[screaming_emu]

Yeah, hopefully that will change this summer. Possibly looking into the Sony F828. Other than the lag though, I like the F2800Z, you just have to respect its limitations. I've noticed it does really well with backlit shots.

[N674UW]

You still using the Finepix 2800 Emu? If so I agree totally about the action shots...its basically press the shutter and keep your fingers crossed...

Greg

[b777]

It's well composed but the lighting is bad. Check out the wing flex

[mikecweb]

Here is what I can do messin with the curves and taken some of the grain out. Do you have the original right out of the camera?

[screaming_emu]

I know that its not going to make it in the db, but I want to see if anyone can improve it just for myself. I tried, but I know there are many people here that are much better than I am. Thanks for your opinion though, but I already knew that