Mid Level Point and Shoot for my 13 yo avid photographer
Nov 17, 2013 15:41:31 #
I am looking for advice for my daughter's "first" semi-real camera :) She wanted to Nikon P520 and we gave it to her for her bday and we're not happy with it. We are all amateurs here but there is a delay when capturing the photo. while she does lots of still shots, she's a horseback rider and we also need something that has less of a delay. We are thinking of exchanging for the Canon SX50 HS... does anyone have an opinion or any advice??? Trying to stay under $450... after all, she is only 13!
Nov 17, 2013 15:44:09 #
SX 50 Is a great choice Do a search and you will find a lot of good information
Nov 17, 2013 15:46:27 #
I compared on a few sites but can't tell much difference. What do I look for when comparing how much delay each camera has? I'm an admitted photo enthusiast with little knowledge of how cameras work :) I just have 4 active kids and over 36,000 pictures on my Mac from the last 10 years!!
Nov 17, 2013 16:17:11 #
Nov 17, 2013 17:20:15 #
You will experience similar shutter delays with pretty much any P&S and bridge camera. It usually takes a DSLR (or cameras of DSLR equivalent pricing) to overcome that inconvenience.
Nov 17, 2013 17:26:11 #
fklong wrote:
I am looking for advice for my daughter's "fi... (show quote)
Try this one; it's currently on sale and produces very good images.
http://store.sony.com/cyber-shot-digital-camera-h200-zid27-DSCH200/B/cat-27-catid-All-Cyber-shot-Cameras
Nov 17, 2013 18:14:41 #
Micro Four Thirds would be just the right size, but I've known 13 year olds (when I was 13, back in the mostly manual film days) who did amazing things with full size SLRs.
Nov 17, 2013 18:17:50 #
Nov 17, 2013 18:33:40 #
fklong wrote:
I am looking for advice for my daughter's "fi... (show quote)
Can you explain "delay"? Are you refering to how quickly you can take multiple photos? Or the delay between single photos?
I have an sx50 but when shooting in sports mode and holding down the shutter for rapid shots, there is a definite delay after firing off 10 shots before I can take another one.
Nov 17, 2013 19:11:44 #
fklong wrote:
The Nikon P520 and the Canon SX50 are bridge cameras, you stated you want a mid level point & shoot, they are smaller than a bridge camera. My advise would be, go to a camera store and tell the salesperson what you are looking for. That way you can see the camera and handle it before you make your decision.I am looking for advice for my daughter's "fi... (show quote)
Nov 17, 2013 19:25:52 #
No matter which camera you go for I suggest getting an Optec camera harness with the elastic straps -less than $20 - this will keep the camera tight to her chest - no flopping around while riding and instantly at hand for use.
I use mine with my Rebel and 18-55 even while driving
Harvey
I use mine with my Rebel and 18-55 even while driving
Harvey
Nov 17, 2013 21:18:21 #
Nov 17, 2013 21:19:29 #
CJkorb: Sadly, all of the Wolf/Ritz Camera stores have closed around us :( I don't know of any besides big box retailers who don't know what they're talking about.
Nov 17, 2013 21:21:29 #
EllieRn: The delay before taking a picture when you press the button and it takes a second (or longer) to actually snap the shot. I don't think there is a sports mode on the Nikon. I'm not sure about the Canon.
Nov 17, 2013 21:23:01 #
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