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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mrsbell" data-source="post: 1431817" data-attributes="member: 74467">Not neccessarily mrsbell, the only way to know is to try one. If you have a camera shop near you perhaps you could try one there with a zoom lens on it and see how it feels in your hands, see if it feels comfortable, can you hold it steady etc. You've got the right idea of not jumping in with both feet so take your time and get what feels right and you find easy to use.Don't forget you may also find a good s/h deal.</blockquote>Yes I wont buy without trying! I have to see how things feel etc so will try and get a hold of one of those to try and see how I get on.  I think I will buy s/h anyway John as the money I'd save I can put towards my zoom lense![/QUOTE]