Thanks, that’s more within my budget.

Thanks for the info nfo

Don, great ideas! I think that’s exactly what I will do.

Thanks

Thanks for the quick reply. Most of my subjects would be 50-100 yards away. What would be a good lens? What about using a spotting scope with a camera adapter and a good photo rendering software?

I’m recently retired and considering taking up photography as a hobby. I spend a lot of time hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. I’m very interested in capturing mammals and birds in their natural habitats. What would be a good beginner camera and lens ( high magnification) that doesn’t drain my bank account.