Welcome to the group.

I like this set of shot. I fun to watch these little bird in action.

What a treat to see these animals in the wild.

I like the second shot best both are nice.

Thank you everyone who posted to my Costa Rica Post. I went the less expensive route I decided to get a Dslr not a mirrorless camera.

I got the Nikon D500 and the Nikon 200-500mm 5.6 lens

I made this choice because I like the feel of the DSLR better then the Mirrorless I have big hands. I read a lot of good reviews about the D500 for wildlife paired with the 200-500 lens plus I have experienced how well the Nikon D3 worked for me a few years ago.

Yes a Sony A1 would have been nice or a Canon R5 but the cost was not worth it for me after I started to think what my purpose was fun photography. Out of my $10000.00 budget I still have $7500.00 left to buy other thing I may want.

So thanks again for the advice that you all presented.
Gary

Nice set of pictures

I post earlier on this site for recommendation plus some other sites. Here is what I think I will get.

Nikon D500 $1200 used like new condition.

Nikon 300 2.8 vrii $3000.00 used ex condition.

teleconverter 1.4 have not priced yet.

my budget is $10000.00 but really would like to stay lower I'am not a professional just want good pictures in low light conditions weight limit is 10 pounds for camera and lens

Yes $10000.00 is my budget for lens and camera

I'm going to Costa Rica in March of next year for 14 days. I like to photograph birds I live in Florida where I go there is lots of good light. I been using a Fuji XT3 camera but it is slow to change setting and more for every day stuff.

My budget is 10000.00 I do not shoot video it not important to me. I want a camera and lens combination that is under 10 pounds because I like to hand hold and it needs to be able to fit carry on baggage of international flights.

It can be used equipment if in great condition. I do not want to rent because I'll be going on more birding trips in the future.

I'am ok with just a prime lens

Three of these turkeys were in my front yard
fuji xt3 100-400 f5.6 1/500 iso1250

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I love shooting vintage film lens they are low cost and make you think about your camera setting. I love modern cameras and lens for my birding so I can get BIF. But sometime its fun to step back and use old equipment.

My Dog Oscar

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Love this set great job

Great set of pictures

This was my first try with my new camera full manual mode on a tripod lens set to f5.6 ISO160 SS 1/15

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Picture taken with vintage Minolta 50mm f3.5 macro lens hand just testing my fujifilm x-t3 camera with old lens that I have.

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