What gear for birder and binocular geek going in to photography? Hello everyone. I’m looking for someone who can enlighten me who’s very into optics, but a complete beginner in the camera and photografy world, and maybe help me gain a basic understanding of what it takes to elevate my birding experience from being short beautiful moments to eternalized memories. I am a fairly experienced birdwatcher (I am 21 …

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What is a good first camera for a birder (and what vendor should I buy it from)? Dear Ask Photography: I’m an avid birder and am thinking about getting a first camera to try my hand at some bird photography. I don’t want to break the bank (no more than a couple hundred dollars). I was hoping some people in this community might have advice about appropriate models and reliable vendors. Thank you in advance! submitted by …