im very fortunate to have a great camera I saved up for it, then i had to save up for the zoom lens.But I have to say I have taken many good shots with a $100.00 kodak i do use a tripod sometimes but ive learned to hold very still.Also I took about 30 shots to get this one. I have a nikon d3400 with 70 to 300mm lens set to auto, it does everything for ya even focus.