Granddaughter First Camera
Sep 24, 2018 08:23:05 #
Mickey Mantle
Loc: New York City
My 9 year old granddaughter loves photography. Any suggestions on the purchase of her first camera? It needs to be sturdy and probably a point and shoot b
Sep 24, 2018 08:34:35 #
Sep 24, 2018 08:37:01 #
Mickey Mantle
Loc: New York City
I use Sony mirrorless full frame. I have gone out shooting with her many times and she uses one of my cameras. I want to nurture her passion and enthusiasm
Sep 24, 2018 08:45:03 #
Since you already have the Sony system, you might consider a Sony A6000. Good camera, sharp images, and won't break the bank. It is a nice size for travel or younger shooters.
Bill
Bill
Sep 24, 2018 08:45:25 #
Mickey Mantle wrote:
My 9 year old granddaughter loves photography. Any suggestions on the purchase of her first camera? It needs to be sturdy and probably a point and shoot b
How about a Tough camera? Maybe used.
Sep 24, 2018 08:49:34 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
If she’s been shooting with your Sony, get her a bridge camera that has a viewfinder. Also make sure it has M, Av, and Tv modes so she can learn manual control when she’s ready to take control and get creative.
Stan
Stan
Sep 24, 2018 08:53:08 #
I see many Nikon 3200 kit camera on Google marketplace for $200-$250 with two lens.
Sep 24, 2018 08:57:19 #
Sep 24, 2018 09:33:55 #
Mickey Mantle
Loc: New York City
I am think more point and shoot since at 9 she needs a more rugged camera than the A6000. Was thinking of the Olympus tough series. Any thoughts
Sep 24, 2018 09:34:25 #
I would suggest the Fuji Finepix XP130 - available in several bright colors - about $200.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1386354-REG/fujifilm_600019825_finepix_xp130_digital_camera.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1386354-REG/fujifilm_600019825_finepix_xp130_digital_camera.html
Sep 24, 2018 09:37:36 #
Sep 24, 2018 09:43:12 #
Sep 24, 2018 09:58:07 #
Mickey Mantle wrote:
I am think more point and shoot since at 9 she needs a more rugged camera than the A6000. Was thinking of the Olympus tough series. Any thoughts
I didn't realize the A6000 was not pretty rugged. I have banged mine around on a motorcycle for 3 or 4 years now with no ill effects that I can see. A new one from Amazon with the 15-50 lens is 548.00 so it is in your desired price range.
Sep 24, 2018 10:12:01 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
billnourse wrote:
Since you already have the Sony system, you might consider a Sony A6000. Good camera, sharp images, and won't break the bank. It is a nice size for travel or younger shooters.
Bill
Bill
I think that this is a good plan. Since you let her use your full-frame Sony she will be able to handle an A6000. Kids are able to handle things with care and definitely can grow into this kind of responsibility. You can share lenses on outings together, and she will be learning from you as you use the same system.
Sep 24, 2018 13:33:41 #
You and your camera....her interest may be in you rather than the camera per sec. Spending time with Grandad, doing something interesting as well as chatting and not being told to shut up may be her prime reason. Parenting is good - grandparenting is better!
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