Digital Camera For Beginners

[wookette]

What is the best bridge digital camera for a beginner? Id like to photograph birds and wildlife. I have a budget of £250 and don’t want to spend more on my first camera. Thank you

[malagabob]

A digital SLR from Canon are good. It will be the best lens for wildlife that will be the cost I think.
But for £250 it will be second hand I think.

[barry1010]

Have you thought about buying second hand? This is a good bridge camera for a beginner and much cheaper than buying it new
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-20-4MP-Digital-Bridge-Camera-Black/174627549494?epid=1025192561&hash=item28a89cf136:g:9s0AAOSw38hgHvO2

Good article here but it is a little old so the prices may not be correct https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/best-bridge-camera-beginners-2020-21394118

[wookette]

Thank you Barry1010! Most helpful. I’m currently watching a couple on eBay, which are in the article you sent me the link to

[barry1010]

Don't forget to look at proper camera shops, too. They often sell second-hand cameras and often come with a warranty. Have a look at this one but there are many others.
https://www.cameraworld.co.uk/used-camera-equipment/used-digital-cameras/used-bridge-cameras.html
Be sure to know what you are buying - some used cameras are sold 'body only'.
Perhaps invest in a specialist magazine to help you decide on the make and model - then you can focus your search.

[Buenchico]

My friend is quite an accomplished wildlife photographer (particularly with birds). When he was upgrading to a mega-expensive camera a while back, he was looking to get rid of the camera that he'd produced some outstanding shots with in the past. I didn't hesitate to offer him a hundred quid for it, which he was happy to accept. It's a Sony DSC-H400, which I can highly recommend to you. There are several currently offered on eBay. Worth a look, perhaps?
https://tinyurl.com/56nb5pnl

[wookette]

Thank you Buenchico, I shall have a look !

[bhg481]

This is the best website I've come across for checking out information on cameras.
https://www.dpreview.com