The camera I began using was similar to this. See Photos #1 & #30.

Fujifilm S5000

Now I use mostly this. See Photos #5 & #21.

Nikon D70 & Nikkor 300mm, manual focus f/4.5 lens

But this gets some use, too. See Photo #14 & Wood Duck under "Birding".

Nikon D70 & Nikkor 400mm, manual focus f/5.6 lens