Selecting a new camera help...

[junkmanhunter]

OK folks, I know there will be a 100+ opinions on this. I know we have some professional and amateur photographers on here.

I am looking to buy a new full size digital camera. I am looking for something pretty simple but don't want junk. The camera will be used for family outings, hunting trips and general use. I also need a camera my wife can take pictures with and not get overwhelmed.

I am going on a hunt to New Zealand in June and really want to have a good camera for that hunt. So size and weight might play a small factor.

My last new camera was 2006, it was a Panasonic self focus. It has ran it's course.

OK, I don't know if I can get both manual and auto focus with the same camera. If I can, that would be great. Multiple lens or a single lens???

I would like to keep it under $1500. If that is not reasonable for what I am looking for I can go up but prefer not to. It would take a lot of convincing to have to spend more than that..


Thanks in advance for your help..

this is also posted in the photography section too.

[Mayhem]

Canon T5i will meet your needs.

[dustoffer]

If you buy the Canon and end up with a need for a long lens, they have an 800mm lens for $13k+

[junkmanhunter]

If you buy the Canon and end up with a need for a long lens, they have an 800mm lens for $13k+

HAHA, my truck isn't worth that much..