We went on vacation last month, our first in 7 years. When we were in the middle of enjoying the Buffalo Zoo, my camera battery died and then the lens wouldn’t close. After I changed the battery, the lens closed and wouldn’t open again. Just makes a clicking noise. I have tried troubleshooting everything. The only way I have been able to get it to work is by using a piece of tape to open the lens.
It’s becoming a pain to do that constantly though, so my only camera I have now is my iPad. Since I don’t want to drag that everywhere with me, I am missing out on so many good pictures and memories.
That is the big reason my personal posts have been short as of late. I am saving up and my next goal is to buy a camera. Doesn’t have to be big and fancy, although I would love a DSLR. Anything will do right now, although I have been through 3 cameras so maybe zooming lenses are not for me.

I am really missing these special photos.

Any suggestions on a good camera? What brand do you have?