I spent a while trying to find out what bridge would be best to choose from. Then appeared the LUMIX FZ48: from wide angle to telephoto, nothing is missing, the automatic mode is very good, no matter superfluous to succeed a good photo, macro photography, you need a little more study; the images have an excellent dive. Lightweight with a rechargeable battery, I do not regret my purchase. The video is forgetting the traditional camcorder .. Finally, delight to use the viewfinder mode.