Camera for Wife
Feb 19, 2017 15:29:09 #
My wife does not like using my digital camera as she says it is too complicated. She said all she wants is a simple to use digital camera that takes decent photos; something with focus but not much else. She would like something with a view finder. Don't know what to tell her as I myself is getting back into photography after being away from it for several years. Any suggestions?
Feb 19, 2017 15:35:48 #
Feb 19, 2017 15:39:31 #
jrcarpe
Loc: Jacksonville,AR
I have a Canon G11 that does a great job.It has since been upgraded but I would buy another Canon
P&S.
P&S.
Feb 19, 2017 15:42:18 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Sounds like a candidate for a basic bridge camera.
Yes, or something like Panasonic ZS 40, which has electronic viewfinder. Cameras with just a LCD screen are useless in sunny daylight.
Feb 19, 2017 15:44:44 #
Feb 19, 2017 15:46:08 #
Boerne209 wrote:
My wife does not like using my digital camera as she says it is too complicated. She said all she wants is a simple to use digital camera that takes decent photos; something with focus but not much else. She would like something with a view finder. Don't know what to tell her as I myself is getting back into photography after being away from it for several years. Any suggestions?
My wife uses my Nikon P610 bridge camera and takes some great photo's with it.
Feb 19, 2017 16:12:44 #
Boerne209 wrote:
My wife does not like using my digital camera as she says it is too complicated. She said all she wants is a simple to use digital camera that takes decent photos; something with focus but not much else. She would like something with a view finder. Don't know what to tell her as I myself is getting back into photography after being away from it for several years. Any suggestions?
Reminds me of a friend,(Norman) whose wife, many years ago, was always complaining of the money and time he spent on his "'tography", so he sat her down one day and told her he really wanted her to understand what he was doing, and presented her with one of his old, totally manual slrs ( there being no dslrs in those days), some rolls of film, an old exposure meter, and a set of Adams' classic books. She was duly touched by his thoughtfulness, teared up a little, kissed him, and went off to read-up on how to become a photographer.
And the next morning he went out-of-town on business.
When he returned a few days later his wife was furious! She screamed at him "Norman, How do you ever expect one to comprehend all this technical gobblygook and blather...There's no enjoyment in this...it's all one big headache...If I never lay my hands on a camera again it will be too soon! How you can spend your time on this stuff I'll never understand!"
...and he quietly replied: "Now see? And here all along you thought I was having a good time! Darling, It just keeps me out of the bars and away from other women!"
...and supposedly, she never complained again about his 'tography habit"
Dave
Feb 19, 2017 16:52:03 #
My wife used the Panasonic line for several years. Her last one was the FZ200. She or I wasn't really happy with the quality of the shots so I bought her the Canon SL1. She absolutely loves it and even though it is a bit heavier than a point and shoot, her shots now rival my shots with my big 5D MKIV! Might be overkill for your wife though
Feb 19, 2017 21:17:13 #
Unless she wants something she can put into her pocket, why not have her take a look at the Panasonic FZ70? Great price today on a very nice and flexible camera. Fine source to learn from.
Feb 19, 2017 21:24:50 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Sounds like a candidate for a basic bridge camera.
The so called bridge cameras are often the most complicated cameras. Much more so than a DSLR.
Feb 20, 2017 05:39:41 #
Do get her Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure. Get a few blank SD cards at a Best Buy and have a blast with cameras in your price range. The Sony a6000 is the best bargains around. The new a6500 is a little over priced but is a better camera. Check others. Serve as model and let her check images over lunch and come to her own conclusion.
Feb 20, 2017 05:58:31 #
Small super zoom... Composition is the key to good photography as well as having a camera at hand 24/7. Why, except for planned shoots [sports, prowedding etc], have 40# of gear and $5000 putting a target on your back. These camera do a great job on "auto" and she can shoot wher the DSLR would appear intrusive. KIS, Keep It [ life ] Simple... and KIS her when she takes shots better than you.
Feb 20, 2017 06:19:07 #
Steve_m wrote:
Yes, or something like Panasonic ZS 40, which has electronic viewfinder. Cameras with just a LCD screen are useless in sunny daylight.
Feb 20, 2017 06:21:12 #
The topic heading made me think you were wanting to exchange your wife for a camera. I don't take trade-in wives unless they have most of their teeth. 
Feb 20, 2017 06:32:36 #
Boerne209
I don't know what you want to spend for your wife's camera, but Costco has a very nice small Panasonic camera for about $199. Also look into Olympus.
They have the top rated TG-4 for $379.00 and the TG 870 that you can buy reconditioned direct from Olympus @ $223.
Good Luck!
Captain Al
I don't know what you want to spend for your wife's camera, but Costco has a very nice small Panasonic camera for about $199. Also look into Olympus.
They have the top rated TG-4 for $379.00 and the TG 870 that you can buy reconditioned direct from Olympus @ $223.
Good Luck!
Captain Al
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