Gees after reading your I think I will stay with the light d3300 I just upgraded my lenses to much better quality but haven't used them much. Now I will start using them a lot more. I am going to photo work shops in the spring so I am really looking forward to going. I guess your right I will post some of my pictures I am not a beginner and do take good pictures. My problem is I'm trying to get pictures of birds from far away and do not really have the gear to get closeups that are sharp. I also use my p900 a lot and does a pretty good job at closer subjects because is so much lighter. I do not use a tripod very often just for night shots. I really appreciate all the time it took you and your advise and will start using my d3300 a lot more. Thank you Diane