tellme wrote:
> 
> I am looking for a camera to take pictures of free flying birds. I
> need a good zoom, fast shutter speed so that I can take one picture
> after another quickly.
> 
> Of course high pixel 
> 
> I am thinking of the Mineolta Dimage A200 but in reading it appears
> that the shutter speed might be too slow and the startup time too
> long. 
> 
> Can anyone help me make a good decision? I have around $699 to spend.
> 
> Thank you

Panasonic. 12 times Leica zoom, up to 430 mm, with anti-shake.
Fast response too.

Toran