I was so impressed with the shots Kemplen posted from his new camera I decided to go into town & check it out for myself. To cut a long story short I parted with some of my hard-earned moolah & am now the proud owner of a brand new toy.

I couldn't wait to try it out but it was pouring hard with rain when I got home so I had to wait till today. The very changeable weather was ideal for a good test of what it can do. Here's some of my first efforts.



I wanted to check out the zoom quality as this is one reason I got this particular model. This was taken on full zoom from a seat outside the main terminal at Shoreham. Lancing College chapel in the background. The marquees in the middle of the airfield are ready for the display this weekend.


So far so good. Now for some action shots.



This is my best one so far.


My Fuji S5000 is not a proper DSLR but it's a step up from my little F 401. It will take a little getting used to but I think the improvement in quality is obvious - especially in the variable light conditions I had this morning. I'm delighted with it so far.

Now all I have to do is learn how to use the blasted thing in time for the RAFA show. 
Hope the weather improves.

i believe thats the newer model of mine correct?
All i can say is, wonderful. cant wait to see more of the results

.... I don't think you'll look back, I'm glad you like it, ... happy snapping ..... regards Andy....

LOL no much newer. Mines the 2800, personally i feel your camera will last for years with your style of photography, so whether its on its way out or not, its a great camera:)

Very nice camera Doug, I only see a couple of shortcomings for my preferences but then, I have high demands on a camera......for the majority of general users, this is an exceptional camera which offers lots of features......I checked it out at Steves DigiCams

Alsome Hagar, I'm not a big fan of of Fujifilm, but those look great  8)

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LOL Snap.

One word of warning. Get in plenty of practice with it before taking any important action shots. My 2nd effort this morning was a complete disaster. Plenty of nice shots of an empty sky but nothng else. The shutter delay & digital viewfinder takes some getting used to after my little F 401. ???

Jeez Hagar, for somebody only a year ago started posting your shot, they really have become quite impressive! Great work! That last shot sure is impressive!!

Keep it up as I always look, but don't always comment! 

Congrats on the new toy!

Dave  8)

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Thanks for that info pal, I will keep that in mind. Hopefuly I will be well up to speed before the Duxford show.
Looking forward to seeing the RAFA shots, hope the weather holds out.