Inexpensive camera for birding

Does anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive (under $500) digital camera for birding? My old one is just not working for me anymore. Any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Rosanna M Gray on January 19, 2012 at 5:51pm

I have Power shot SX30 is.I love it.I paid about 389.00.

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Permalink Reply by Rosanna M Gray on January 19, 2012 at 5:52pm

Canon,forgot to put that in.

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Permalink Reply by leslie lewis on January 20, 2012 at 9:26am

Nikon P90.

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Permalink Reply by Robert M Gray on January 21, 2012 at 8:22am

Hi; I have a Canon power-shot SX40HS,I think it's a beauty, it has targeting and alot more,go to Canon.com, and check it out,under $450.00. Good Luck =

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Permalink Reply by Robert M Gray on January 21, 2012 at 8:23am

Targeting is great for flying birds=

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Wilson on January 28, 2012 at 11:04am

I am definitely researching the Canon Power Shot's an the Nikon line. So hard to choose!

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Permalink Reply by Joshua LaDuke on February 5, 2012 at 1:26pm

Get the canon power shot sx40hs. Nice reach and is very clear.

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Permalink Reply by leslie lewis on February 5, 2012 at 2:14pm

Also check the reviews on Amazon. Users can tell you how they like or do not like the camera. Users also post pix taken with their review cameras. Make sure to budget in extra batteries. You may need to buy a memory card also. Make sure if the camera does come with a card that it is big enough to be practical. A woman in one of my classes bought a camera that came with a 20 shot card. That is about three minutes of taking bird pictures on a bad day. On a vacation I can shoot over a thousand photos.