why do u want a bridge camera when you have that cannon?
Weight saving? That was my reason for getting a bridge to run alongside my SLR kit. The HS-30 Fuji I ended up with covers almost all the lengths I use (although it doesn't go below 24mm [35mm EFL]) and weighs less (significantly so) than the D800 with a 24-70 on the front. No, it's not a complete replacement for the SLRs - I miss the short end my 12-24 and 8mm give me on the SLRs but when carrying the bridge, I sure as hell don't miss the extra 6 or 7 kilos that the SLR kit puts on my back! The bridge also gives me a longer zoom than I have for the SLRs - it goes up to 720mm (35mm EFL) while my current longest lens is a 70-300, having traded my 150-500 in against a new Macro (the long lens was too heavy to carry around on the off chance so was rarely used).
Downsides? f/8 is the smallest aperture available but any smaller would result in diffraction softness. Its f/2.8 only applies at 24mm and drops off fairly rapidly to f/5.6 from 300mm upwards. There is a little shutter lag (compared to an SLR) but it's still useable in most situations. Ultimate IQ isn't up to D800 standards but is fine for prints up to A3+.
Handling is fairly similar to a small DSLR. Most settings are available from buttons rather than menus. Full PASM modes as well as umpteen "scene modes" should one feel the need... I think it even shoots video! Full specs are easy to find.
Having taken the full SLR kit away on many holidays, I'm looking forward to next week and just taking the bridge and a few (4!) compacts. There are times when I don't want to carry even the bridge and the XF-1 slips into a shirt pocket. The Canon D10 is waterproof down to 10m so ideal for snorkelling. My wife wants to take something that it doesn't matter if it gets dropped etc so I'm taking a cheap Nikon compact for her to use and finally, my Minox M3 replica is too cute to leave behind!
I did try a wide angle adaptor on it but it didn't fit straight on (rear element of the adaptor touched the front element of the lens and a spacer introduced too much vignetting) but I've got all the UWA shots of where we're going already (been going there for 15 years or so!). If I do feel the need for more, we're going back again in August/September so could take the SLR again if I feel the need. Rather looking forward to travelling light and having more weight available for goodies to bring back!
