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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hamhed" data-source="post: 1843861" data-attributes="member: 70825">Jim -  All of my pictures were taken with a point and shot camera, a Canon S3IS.  It has a range of features that I am still learning to use but raising the flash is not an option.  I'm not sure I want to move up to a more professional level since as you say, there's a lot of bulk to consider.  Am I a birder or photographer?  Can one switch back and forth without spending too much time playing with gear?  For myself, I haven't answered that question yet.Thanks for the Garden Emerald comment.  I didn't know what that bird was when I took the picture so I'm glad it came out so well.RobertaG - In the next week, Liz and I are finishing a whole house renovation that we starting last year.  And, this weekend, I'm hosting a fellow birder from Florida from the Birding Pal network.  And, I hear a Blue-headed Vireo outside.  The trip report may be a little delayed! Steve</blockquote>