> Hi,
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> Are there better alternatives???
A long zoom camera without image stabilisation is more likely to result in
camera-shake in the images. I would suggest you look at either the
Panasonic FZ5 or, if you must have Minolta, the KM Z5, but be aware of its
poorer image quality at higher ISOs:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/konicaminoltaz5/page8.asp
Look at the map and watch images.
Cheers,
David