LOVE that photo!

Jackson

He can take excellent photos with a bridge camera, from wide-angle to long zoom (as other members here have demonstrated) without a large cash outlay or lugging around a bag full of glass. If he reaches a level of expertise such that the limits of a bridge camera become an obstacal, it will be obvious to both him and yourself what his next equipment should be.

I recommend checking out KEH, Roberts and some of the other reputable used camera dealers discussed here on UHH.

Others of us would have been impressed with the ingenuity.

I think you did exactly the right thing, with exactly the right camera. She will be able to learn everything she wants to know about taking pictures, without lugging around a bunch of expensive (and heavy) glassware, and having to change them all the time. After exploring the capabilities of the SX40, she will know when she needs to graduate to a DSLR.

Great move!

I've carried cameras in my Tour Pack many times with no problems. Wrap them carefully in foam or underwear and you should be fine. But you sure won`t have easy, quick access. You might think about using a messenger bag (available from Amazon at a wide range of sizes and prices) that you carry over your shoulder. That way it's always with you when you want it, and you don't leave it unattended on your scoot.

I agree with others, a smaller super-zoom bridge camera is my choice. I prefer to leave the DSLRs and lenses at home and travel lighter. Enjoy the ride.

The road is calling and I must go.

I've owned Yamaha motorcycles and stereo equipment. All were excellent!

OUTSTANDING!

CHG_CANON, those are some really great lines!

How about a nice bridge camera with similar controls to your "good" Sony:

SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-HX400V DIGITAL CAMERA, BLACK {20.4 M/P}

KEH has an "excellent" one for $218.

https://www.keh.com/shop/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-hx400v-black-digital-camera-20-4-m-p-671943.html

I have a very nice HX-200V from KEH that I use when I don't want to lug my A58 and lenses around. Just a thought.

Another vote for this kit, especially the 18-135mm lens.

Minolta SRT-101 body
Vivitar Series 1 70-210 zoom
Honeywell "handlebar" Auto Strobonar 770 strobe
Vivitar 2X extender
Vivitar (?) aluminum tripod
Leather "Fedco" camera case
And a Konica Auto S2 rangefinder, 45mm f1.8, probably the sharpest lens I've ever owned (I still have this camera)

Did B&W printing in the guest bathroom

Fun days, but all things considered, I like pushing the button and seeing the picture. .

"Tequila!"

The Champs

Not really rock, I guess, but it sure is rock 'n' roll.

Jackson

Bingo! After running Windoze for almost 30 years, and DOS for almost another decade before that, I made the switch last spring. Linux is the proverbial breath of fresh air. It too needs occasional updates, but they run easily in the background, and you can always choose if and when to run them.

I haven't run Photo Shop in probably 10-20 years, so I can't compare it to GIMP, but GIMP is certainly all I need in an editor. It doesn't load RAW files directly, but does utilize Raw Therapee as an add-on, so they load flawlessly. The are several other photo editing programs available, from simple to complex as well.

One nice thing about the distribution I used (Linux Mint Cinnamon) is that it comes with just about all the other programs we'll ever need, in just the one download, including GIMP, Libre Office (very much like Office in Win XP), and web browsers such Chrome ("Chromium") and Firefox.

Becoming a Windoze-Free Zone has led to much less stress and much more productivity in our household.

Jackson

Yes, indeed! Well known and essential.