Where and when did you shoot the VW Zinger? The white pick up in the background looks familiar, too.

You've made the 'burgh look good!

That was just too good!!!!!😘😘😂😂

There is hope. There is always a back door. I just don't remember the way. Got a Best Buy close? Or visit your local copy machine sales and service. Comic book geeks are usually computer nerds. Or just change you login and/or password.

Maybe it is a giant's Bonzi. Neat! You don't see that every day. Nice shot.

Just re-read my original thread on backpacks, again. I learned a lot from all of you, was quite entertained, and I thank you all.

An ad reminded me of camera Vests. Again, I could not find one locally. Even looked all over Disney World.

At the age of 66, I was thinking a backpack would better balance out than my case with the shoulder strap (don't know how women carry them). Yet, I don't want to be that person bumping everyone every time I turn around.

Sling bags look interesting, but do they put all the weight on just one shoulder? That's what I'm trying to avoid.

Would a vest serve me better? It could be balanced left to right. But would I be front heavy? At least everything would be where I can see and access it easily (I think).

Thanx ahead of time for all of your input. I do appreciate it, and you, all.

After reading through this thread on gray market cameras, I am beginning to understand why some people buy g/m. I also understand why some don't and some pick and choose. My instruction manual are neatly put away. I have learned more from DK Books. I know every Canon in the world was made in Japan, but can I read it, and can I plug it in? These two issues are important to me but we're not addressed.

Trying to figure out this "reply" "quote reply" thing.
National markets for cameras. I live in the US, I bought a Canon camera in the US. The manual is in English. The buttons and dials are in English. But if I travel to the British Isles, I know I have to buy a converter to charge the batteries. Not s big deal. If I go to India and buy a camera there, will I be able to read the bottoms?
Same with John Deere. A machine made for the US is equiped to run Diesel Exhaust Fluid. A machine built for South America just has an exhaust stack. Plus other differences. A machine intended for South America ends up in US. Gray market, not in the intended market. Innocent unknowing contractor thinks he got a good deal. Takes the machine to state or federal job site. Is informed that machine does not confirm to safety and pollution laws. Contractor buys shield for hydraulic cylinder but finds no brackets to bolt it to. Buys all the DEF system, it won't bolt up either. If he does get it attached, it may not run because the computer was not programmed for the changes.
Now that really good deal has cost him a lot more.
Now far as looking up the parts just to fix the broken GM machine, that depends on if the parts man is smart enough and​ willing to reload the parts listing for the correct machine, then reload the US version. And it's my understanding that the method of up dating has changed since I retired.
In a way, the cameras are less complicated in Gray Market dealings.

Ok, Maybe my thinking is flawed here.
I have done a little horseback riding. Not much, but I know that even when the horse is standing still, it is still moving, breathing, shifting, seating flies.
I also know that landscape photography requires max Depth Of Field (opposite of f1.8).
But would the fast f1.8, stopped down for DoF not bring in more light so that she can set the shutter faster to freeze shake (when the horse moves).
If I'm wrong here, will someone please explain it to me. I will apologize ahead of time if I messed up an if I confused anyone.

Welcome aboard:
I would say to visit your local camera shop first, but that might not be possible. So.... The first thing to do is read. Go to Amazon.com, look up cameras that might interest you and read everything about them. Go to the manufacturer's sights and read their information. Figure out what you want to take pictures of. Sports is a lot different than landscapes. Outdoor car shows are different than people. Do you need to freeze fast action? Are you shooting in the dark? Speed, Depth of field, and amount of light (ISO) are the main three determining factors. After you have narrowed the field a bit, find someplace that has a lot of cameras on hand, even if you have to travel a couple of hours to get there. It may even be a pawn shop, because camera shops are really getting to be few and far between. The idea is to get the cameras in your hand. Buy what is comfortable in your hands. If it's comfortable you will pick it up and go shoot. If it's not comfortable, you will go do something else.
After you get your camera, go to Books A Million, go the the magazine section, pick up a soft cover book specific to your brand. It will help you understand all those many things that you are worried about trying to figuring out.
Hopes this helps.

Good to see a person of many talents.

Thanks. When I was a kid, I could walk out in the back yard, look up and see the Milky Way. In this populated valley today i'm lucky to see Orion or the big dipper. I may have to try this. Or buy an RV.

Wow! Nice lighting. Magic hour, or pp?

Cindy, listen to linelink. To keep things short and light, the 35mm 1.8 lens sounds really good. If you shoot from the horse's back (which is ALWAYS in motion), any kind of long lens, prime or zoom is going to be hard to focus unless you dis-mount. Also you want that fast 1.8 lens because you are on a moving platform. Image stabilization is a GOOD choice if available and not out of your budget. Because of their physical size, you could carry one or two Prime lenses in you pocket. Given a choice, underexpose a photo. It's amazing what details post processing can pull out of the shadows. There are several post processing programs available on line free of charge. Keep your P&S in your pocket. Ride, enjoy, shoot when you can, but above all else, have fun!

As a John Deere parts man for 10 years, I ran across this topic a few times in construction equipment. Sometimes they are the same parts and computer wise, and sometimes they are not. When not, it causes the owner problems when getting repairs.
As far as cameras, I have no experience, so I can't comment. Personally, I will spend the money go the warranty.