Sony DMC-HX1 20x optical zoom bridge camera

[Osem]

I'm interested in this camera and have read a few reviews from DP Review, Photgraphy Blog and Steve's Digicams but would be interested in any feedback/views on it and higher end Sony cameras in general from those of you who're into photography.

Cheers.

[Kymmy]

Personally for that sort of money I'd avoid for one reason, lenses... I'd rather have something that you can get a couple of dedicated constant apeture zooms for...

[Osem]

Thanks Kymmy. I should have explained that I don't want to go down the route of DSLRs etc..

All in all, I've been very happy with my last 2 superzoom bridge cameras and have reviewed a list of models and come up with this one as possibly the best for my needs, albeit a compromise solution. However, I've never owned a Sony camera before and would like some specific feedback on them (and hopefully this model) from real users if I can get it.

TVM

ps Rumour has it that a certain Lord Nikon has a Sony camera.... Where is he when you need him??....

[Osem]

Had forgotten this thread and thought I'd better update it. Well I got the camera a few days ago and am really delighted with it so far. The HD video quality is an excellent bonus.

[Lord Nikon]

My input wouldn't have helped much, my Sony camera is a Handycam - DCR-SR42 Hard drive Standard Definition Handycam 30Gb with 7 hour infolithium battery.