First camera
Sep 6, 2019 16:15:38 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
peyton88 wrote:
Can anybody give me some afvice. My grandaughters 16th birthday is coming up and she wants a camera. What is a good camera to start off with? We were looking at a Canon DSLR Rebel.
Has she told you what she wants?
Sep 6, 2019 17:03:17 #
peyton88 wrote:
Can anybody give me some advice. My grandaughters 16th birthday is coming up and she wants a camera. What is a good camera to start off with? We were looking at a Canon DSLR Rebel.
Seeing as he wrote "We were looking at a Canon DSLR Rebel," that implies she showed some interest in a Canon DSLR. Seems like a Rebel model Canon DSLR would be fine for her.
Sep 6, 2019 17:12:55 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
lamiaceae wrote:
Seeing as he wrote "We were looking at a Canon DSLR Rebel," that implies she showed some interest in a Canon DSLR. Seems like a Rebel model Canon DSLR would be fine for her.
"We" could mean him and anybody else. Could be his wife or anyone. Doesn't necessarily mean his Granddaughter. This is how misunderstandings happen.
Sep 6, 2019 17:22:04 #
Don’t overlook the Canon SL3, fitted with an EF-S 18-135 f3.5, makes very versatile rig. Relatively small, light weight, nice features, less complex than a full size dslr.
Sep 6, 2019 17:45:32 #
aphelps
Loc: Central Ohio
peyton88 wrote:
Can anybody give me some afvice. My grandaughters 16th birthday is coming up and she wants a camera. What is a good camera to start off with? We were looking at a Canon DSLR Rebel.
Also give Olympus a look. The em-10 is affordably priced and with the pancake lense is easily carried. Of course any of the extensive line of micro 43 lenses will work on that camera if her future interests grow. Olympus optics are excellent.
Sep 6, 2019 18:46:12 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
For adults, aged 18 and higher.
Some people under 18 act better than the adults.
Sep 6, 2019 20:16:41 #
peyton88 wrote:
Can anybody give me some afvice. My grandaughters 16th birthday is coming up and she wants a camera. What is a good camera to start off with? We were looking at a Canon DSLR Rebel.
I would get her the same brand as you. If you both have DSLRs you can share lenses and you can mentor her.
Sep 6, 2019 20:21:13 #
bleirer wrote:
You got me curious. From the uhh terms of service:
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Wow! I didn't know that. Thank you for educating me on Ugly Hedge Hog Website Access. I'm not one to violate laws. I even drive in the slow lane.
With that being written, I am a firm believer that if a someone shows an interest in photography, I shall do my best to impart my knowledge. This personal policy is a hold-over from my days as a Scoutmaster. I can tell you all the Merit Badges that I helped boys earn over the years.
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Here is the Photography Merit Badge:
Sep 6, 2019 21:16:27 #
Longshadow wrote:
I limited myself to Canon...
Let me guess, you own a Nikon.
What about Sony???
Let me guess, you own a Nikon.
What about Sony???
I think we can all agree that Nikon is one of the best camera makers ever. I happen to own both Nikons and Cannons.
Sep 6, 2019 21:19:03 #
I hope you will consider the Fuji System. The high quality jpegs will allow her to make images without spending a lot of time post processing and more time shooting.
Sentinel4
Sentinel4
Sep 6, 2019 22:35:01 #
Nothing wrong with SL but Mirrorless are taking over so I would start her with Sony 6000. Can't beat the price and the quality for a beginner camera. Given the camera specs she can grow up with it into more advanced photography.
Sep 7, 2019 00:51:24 #
whlsdn
Loc: Colorado
dick ranez wrote:
To quote that famous philosopher Yogi Berra, this ... (show quote)
Yes, Dick, granddaughters are the worst. For middle school yearbook staff duty, she inherited my old Sony A1. Somehow, it stayed with the school. OK, I retired from the same district...I'm a supporter. When she started high school, though, she got right back into photographer duties on yearbook. Said "I need a good camera." So I began searching for a good used camera...not a birthday gift. Ended up with 2, a T5i and a T6. I recommended the 5i, but she liked the 6. Gave her a decent, versatile zoom. She hasn't yet raided my bag for anything more. But with your note, I am forewarned!
Sep 7, 2019 00:59:38 #
peyton88 wrote:
Can anybody give me some afvice. My grandaughters 16th birthday is coming up and she wants a camera. What is a good camera to start off with? We were looking at a Canon DSLR Rebel.
I shoot Nikon or Sony; but I bought my granddaughter a Canon M50. It has a crop sensor and interchangeable lenses. Camera and kit lens was $400 from Canon refurbished. When it came, it looked and worked like brand new. It was between that and the Sony a6400 but the Sony was quite a bit more. I chose the Canon because it was newer and had a better touch screen (not important to me; but I thought it would be important to her).
I also think a small DSLR like the Canon Rebel or Nikon 3300 are nice beginner cameras.
Sep 7, 2019 06:44:53 #
I have used a Canon T3 and now have a Nikon d5200. I actually prefer the Canon. Find it gives a much sharper picture.
Sep 7, 2019 11:31:37 #
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