Birders

I used a Minolta X-7A 35mm SLR during most of my years in community journalism as an editor/reporter/column writer/paginator/photographer (did everything but run the presses).

My T5i was my daughter's for 10 years until she handed it down to me last year. Before that, my camera was a Canon Rebel T3. I'm satisfied with the T5i and might buy another used one to avoid changing lenses. Most new camera gear is way too pricey for me. My main lenses are used and work well.


My son gave me his used iPhone 12 last year (I love getting the hand-me-downs!). It has a pretty decent camera, but there are many things it can't do well.

I hope you can find an affordable used camera and get back into shooting!