I Need Camera Help

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If you are going to purchase a new camera look here.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

http://www.adorama.com/

http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/home.aspx

http://www.cameralandny.com/

The top two would be my first choice. I have purchased from all of them.

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I really need opinions on the latest models and which is best as I am living in the stone age of cameras.

I need good zoom ability for live wildlife, clear crisp quality photos, and the ability to get good flash photos after dark.

I quit carrying my great old AE 1 Canon film camera. My current Panasonic point and shoot digital does OK in daylight, but terrible in low light or after dark flash shots on game we recover after dark.

What do you guys think is a good choice and do I need and SLR or is there a point and shoot that provides near proffessional quality.

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If you don't want to spend a $1000.00 + your choices are limited to a couple of smaller cameras with good zoom. (Sony,Panasonic) Professional quality pics? I would say no way. In picture quality you get what you pay for!!! Good Luck