Hey Thorny Becuase you have so much experience with cameras I'd like to know which camera would be better,, of these two choices,,
Fuju finepix Model # S2000
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/fujifilm-finepix-s2000hd/4507-6501_7-33246535.html?tag=mncol;psum
Sony cybershot H50
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-cyber-shot-dsc/4507-6501_7-32775804.html?tag=mncol;psum
Or you do recommend one that is in the same price range I can capture bird in flight thru extreme zoom and still have a clear crisp pic,, as well as ultimate close range of a
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