Advise Inquiry About Camera Purchase SLR Zoom
Nov 4, 2013 19:13:09 #
How "interested" is she? That's the first question. Did she specifically ask for a SLR? Both the cameras you mentioned are great, but they are both bridge cameras... You get what you get. A bridge camera may be a good investment to get her started, but you may end up spending more money later on a DSLR if she wants to have the ability to grow (faster lenses, etc). Have a talk with her and go over the pros and cons of BOTH types before you spend your money. And before any others talk about a teenaged girl's level of interest, I went through this with my own many years ago. Been there, done that.
Nov 4, 2013 19:44:54 #
If she's like most teenagers, it's so that she can take pictures of her friends more than anything else...I've also "been there, done that" except with sons, not daughters...
dmbimage wrote:
How "interested" is she? That's the firs... (show quote)
Nov 5, 2013 09:50:40 #
Nov 5, 2013 15:03:46 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
The attention span of teenagers can be very short except when it comes to sex, drugs, texting, Facebook and video games.If she's like most teenagers, it's so that she can take pictures of her friends more than anything else...I've also "been there, done that" except with sons, not daughters...
Nov 7, 2013 02:08:24 #
Regis wrote:
I would recommend a Tamron 28-300mm zoom w/ stabilizer. I have this one and I use this great lens all the time. However, the price is above $400. I did see one at a
price (new) just over $400. Generally they sell over $500 so this may be out of your price range. Great lens.
price (new) just over $400. Generally they sell over $500 so this may be out of your price range. Great lens.
He wants a camera for his daughter, not a lens.
Nov 7, 2013 02:09:24 #
mariaroche wrote:
With a teen daughter interested in Photography, I was looking at
Canon and Nikon; however, on the Nikon P520 and Canon x50 zoom, I keep getting info. about their limitations.
We can spend perhaps up to $400 max.; I see the P520 for $244, for example, but I'm worried about good value for the beginning photographer and probably a forgiving camera so she's not discouraged with results.
Dennis Hassler
Gold Canyon, AZ
dhassler@logichouse.com
Canon and Nikon; however, on the Nikon P520 and Canon x50 zoom, I keep getting info. about their limitations.
We can spend perhaps up to $400 max.; I see the P520 for $244, for example, but I'm worried about good value for the beginning photographer and probably a forgiving camera so she's not discouraged with results.
Dennis Hassler
Gold Canyon, AZ
dhassler@logichouse.com
Canon SX50.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.