I use a canon sx20is, kind of a all in one camera. Zoom lens, in super macro it can focus on objects basically touching the lens. Hd video 14 mp, all the great and easy to use functions that come on canons except raw, but You can also hack it with a sd card to get raw and 100's of functions normally found on higher end canon cameras that can push the camera to its max. I normally don't use it though because the camera itself functions great stock. cost about 350$-450$. fully rotating lcd display. I can give sample pics if interested. I have made many poster prints that come out very detailed. Only con hard to get low light shots but it is one of the only bridge/super zoom cameras with a hot shoe.
Great for va ca not having to carry around extra lenses.