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lordsummerisle

(4,651 posts) Thu Feb 19, 2015, 05:43 PM Feb 2015

Cameras for Birding

Hi,
I'm just getting into birding and need more tools for ID. I'm thinking of getting a camera (cell phone camera doesn't cut it) mostly so I can refer back to the pics later. This would be for taking pics at my feeders, in the yard, etc. Can anyone recommend something for less than $300 or so for this.
Thanks in advance...

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Cameras for Birding (Original Post) lordsummerisle Feb 2015 OP

I'm not a camera pro, elleng Feb 2015 #1

Do a google search on 'super zoom camera'. flamin lib Feb 2015 #2

elleng

(130,714 posts)

1. I'm not a camera pro,

Reply to lordsummerisle (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2015, 05:57 PM

Feb 2015

tho I do a lot of pics. Check with the pros at Photography; they'll probably be able to suggest stuff to you.

Here's my latest:

and another recent:

Mine is Samsung galaxy camera. Cost about $450 1 1/2 year ago.

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)

2. Do a google search on 'super zoom camera'.

Reply to lordsummerisle (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2015, 06:32 PM

Feb 2015

It will turn up a variety of cameras that operate like point n shoot cameras but have very long zoom lenses. Keep mind that birds are tiny and you will need a lot of magnification or get close.

I saw Panasonic DMZ-LZ40 with a 42x zoom for $170.

Visit with us in the photography group for help if you want.

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