bluegrassmom said:It looks like the first camera on the top link. Just without the extra lenses. Mine zooms out far. Doesn't that sound techy lol.

Is yours like this?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bn...

Since you're looking for something compact, would you prefer recommendations for a point-and-shoot or a bridge camera?

I've currently got a Canon 7D, T1i, and an iPhone 6s+. I've always found glass to be the best place to invest in cameras, and each lens broadens the possibilities of what I can shoot, but I sense some hostility to lens discussion here.

The best camera is the one you have with you, though, and it's the photographer, not the camera, that makes the shot.
These were taken with an old point and shoot camera:


These, on the other hand, required the better glass:



What I'm looking for some day is mirrorless, with at least a full frame sensor, fast non-rolling shutter, and a price I can afford. Until that arrives, I'm doing okay with what I have.

Sorry, this post contained racing pics, not garden pics. I deleted it.

I have a Nikon D3300

Want to buy a new camera, unsure of what kind for an amateur . I have a old Fujifilm finepix s1000fd, don't have to change lenses. It is used only a couple of times a year at the Botanical garden or on vacation. My Samsung Galaxy tablet also takes great photos but not good distance shots, less hassle though. Looking forward to great photos next year on a 11 day land and sea Alaskan cruise.

Have you decided on a budget amount? Weight you'd like to carry around? Manhattan? Does that make you near B&H? Gene

Have not decided on the budget or which one yet. Looking at different brands. I do have some time before my trip. Looking for a light weight camera. If you are familiar with Manhattan, B&H is on 34th Street and 9th Ave. I live in Washington Heights right below the George Washington Bridge, about a 25 minute subway ride away. Best Buy is where I usually go to check out their electronics etc. but I think it is a good idea to visit B&H to see what they offer also. Thanks for the idea.

Best on-line site for camera reviews is DPReview.com. Gene

Very informative site. It will help me with my research. Checked to see what it says about the Fujifilm camera that I have. There is things on it that I never paid attention to or used. Thank you, Gene

If any given review is too long and/or technical, just go to the conclusion page at the end. Gene

Best Buy is pretty limited in what they carry. If they have what you want that is great, but don't let that be a criteria for making a choice.

Gee, almost everything is 20 minutes from where I live.

"Everything" ? Gene

Leftwood said:Best Buy is pretty limited in what they carry. If they have what you want that is great, but don't let that be a criteria for making a choice.

Gee, almost everything is 20 minutes from where I live.

Yes, BestBuy is very limited. B&H is certainly the best that I know of since you're in NYC. Check their hours though! I think they are closed on Saturday...

There are other places to check out in the five boroughs. My list for a lightweight camera will grow larger as I do more research. Adding night time photos, I am always looking up.

I have always bought digital point and shoot guess you call them
Sony I have a DSC Hx100v now..Carl Zeiss lens inside it.
Here are some of my photos taken on autofocus with a Sony camera
I do not even adjust the settings..never have..
I get carried away with excitement with my camera..the joy I get from
nature and using my camera most of the time around my home..
Sheri

Sheri, love the variety of subjects. Your camera works very nicely. Great photos.

Thanks to some suggestions I just ordered the Canon T5i

luvsgrtdanes said:Thanks to some suggestions I just ordered the Canon T5i

Good luck! Don't forget to update us on how you like your new camera!

Thanks Thomas I will!