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Message: <blockquote data-quote="birdsandbirds" data-source="post: 3420589" data-attributes="member: 138569">Advice on what camera to getHi, I don't know anything about photography, I just like to take photos as a hobby and I really enjoy birdwatching. I was offered a second hand Cannon EOS 1100D a while ago. I realized it wasn't the right camera for me as I didn't know how to use it properly (I need something simpler), the lens couldn't reach the birds, and I couldn't afford lenses that can.  So I sold the camera and was looking to get something more "humble" that can take decent amateur pictures of the birds I spot during the day. I'm looking for digital/compact cameras with "longer zooms", I've found one in my budget with a 52x zoom. But I don't know what else to look for in a camera, so I was wondering if someone could offer me some advice, please? I have a very low budget of around 250 euros. I just want something I can have fun with and register the birds I see when I'm out. Thank you in advance <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>