nancylewis123
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I currently use a Nikon D300 with a 300mm f/2.4 lens and 2x teleconverter. I am very happy with my rig for birding by car and hiking. However, I can't take my rig when I go birding by kayak. Also, bicycling with my rig on my back is getting to be a bit much. So...I am looking for the best birding super zoom on the market. I am willing to pay the price, but I know nothing about the offerings in the point and shoot camera market. The Canon Powershot S5-IS looks interesting as does the newly introduced Samsung HZ35W with Schneider glass. I have borrowed a Panasonic DMC FZ20 and a FZ30. The amount of digital noise is not acceptable and the autofocus is so slow, the bird is halfway to Alaska before the shutter releases. I welcome your suggestions and experience.