The PANASONIC LUMIX DMC FZ-200 was released in 2012 and would be considered a bridge camera with advanced features found on more expensive DSLR cameras and the reviews are stellar.
BASIC SPEC's:
Megapixels: 12 mp
Image Types: JPEG (Fine & Standard) & RAW
Focal Length: 25-600 mm with 24x optical zoom

This amazing DSLR-like camera has other sweet features such as:
* 3" fully-articulating screen
* Live view
* Lightning fast processing (extremely little
to no wait between photos-
great for action shots and is not typical of these camera types)
* Stereo microphone for video

Includes battery, original Lumix battery charger and Lowepro carry bag.
$435, pick up in Paisley or delivery is available.