So. . .it sounds like you're coming from a point-n-shoot super telephoto camera.
Which means you're on step-1 of a 10-step ladder - each step representing about $2,500 in value.
You will need about $5000+ to get anywhere near the performance that you seek - and that's if you buy used equipment.
Here's my take on a starting point (coming from a long time Nikon user).
Buy a used Nikon D810 - it's full frame digital with more features than you will ever learn in a year - its a proven pro camera.
Your next purchase must be at least a 400 mm lens - so save up - in the meantime any lens that you can afford will help you learn - but that lens is only a stepping stone to good quality glass lens.
https://www.mpb.com/en-us is a good company (among others) to buy "used" from.
see: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/product/nikon ... ku-2571148
You'll need a good tripod for a fast telephoto lens. Those lenses are beasts!
As for the latest mirrorless fad - don't! Mirrorless AI intelligent cameras are just around the corner and the current crop of mirrorless lenses will be abundant on the used market for cheap.
Best of luck on your quest. . .
Which means you're on step-1 of a 10-step ladder - each step representing about $2,500 in value.
You will need about $5000+ to get anywhere near the performance that you seek - and that's if you buy used equipment.
Here's my take on a starting point (coming from a long time Nikon user).
Buy a used Nikon D810 - it's full frame digital with more features than you will ever learn in a year - its a proven pro camera.
Your next purchase must be at least a 400 mm lens - so save up - in the meantime any lens that you can afford will help you learn - but that lens is only a stepping stone to good quality glass lens.
https://www.mpb.com/en-us is a good company (among others) to buy "used" from.
see: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/product/nikon ... ku-2571148
You'll need a good tripod for a fast telephoto lens. Those lenses are beasts!
As for the latest mirrorless fad - don't! Mirrorless AI intelligent cameras are just around the corner and the current crop of mirrorless lenses will be abundant on the used market for cheap.
Best of luck on your quest. . .
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