Camera recommendation
Aug 12, 2020 13:44:52 #
camerapapi wrote:
I would recommend to your grandson to begin learning basic photography BEFORE he gets his first camera.
I bet he already knows. But like trying to boil water for coffee with a Bic lighter isn't the best way, there is only so much a cell phone can do.
Aug 12, 2020 13:54:25 #
dick ranez wrote:
this is one interesting article .....
https://www.adorama.com/alc/back-to-school-best-cameras-for-photography-students?utm_source=rflaid21866
https://www.adorama.com/alc/back-to-school-best-cameras-for-photography-students?utm_source=rflaid21866
Interesting, yes, but the cameras range from $800 to $2400 in price. I don't see these cameras as ones to get a beginner! I, and many others here began with Brownie cameras, and we appear to have grown into serious photographers, starting from simple.
Aug 12, 2020 14:07:14 #
From my personal experience I would go for a good used Canon SX-50HS. I have never been sorry I bought one here. There have been a couple on here recently around $200 and slightly above. The only negative is that it's not pocketable in a pair of jeans.
Aug 12, 2020 14:09:54 #
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Aug 12, 2020 14:54:33 #
Gene51 wrote:
Give him your camera and then you can get yourself a new one.
Now that's my kind of thinking.
Aug 12, 2020 14:57:51 #
msnydernyc wrote:
I could use some ideas for a first camers for college age grandson. He's interested in general photography and wants to spend $300 to $400. Any thoughts?
There are so many options available, and there is no best answer. Is he interested in learning "the basics" (manual & film?) or jumping right into modern-day digital? I've not been to college in 50 years, but from what I hear if one takes a beginning college-level photography class they'll start you with film anyway.
I was in a similar situation a couple of years ago, not with my own grandson but that of a friend. I was so pleased to find that the young lad was fascinated with film (kids today like to call it "old school"), so he got into it with a couple of VERY inexpensive, good, used film cameras (Olympus and Nikon). We're now a couple of years into his hobby and he's still not interested in digital (yet).
Aug 12, 2020 15:49:53 #
I generally pass on my cameras to my children and grand children when I get a new one. One daughter got my 5D a son got my 5D2 another daughter got a new Rebel etc. So passing on your camera if it is one that will fill his needs makes sense. That being said, if you are going with a APS-C size sensor it makes some sense to go with a mirrorless like the Canon M5. It is capable of outstanding photos and is small an easy to carry. with the 22mm f/2 pancake lens it will easily fit in a pocket. The entire kit with camera and a couple of lenses will fit in a small bag 1/4 the volume you would use for a full size DSLR. In the end it is personal preference.
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Aug 12, 2020 16:13:23 #
Ryeley
Loc: Springfield, Ohio
Think about a bridge type camera. You do not change the lens and usually have a very good range . I have a Panasonic lumix. The camera will have all of the traditional Settings so they can adjust sutter speed and aperture, and ISO. Several of them run about $400 or less. Nikon and Canon have have them. Just google Bridge camera.
Aug 12, 2020 17:10:36 #
Aug 12, 2020 20:53:00 #
I like my Panasonic FZ1000; I've been taking photos for decades. For my travel partner, she coming from a cheap mobile phone, bought her the Panasonic FZ300 bridge camera. Goes from full automatic to manual. Fully articulated screen. Besides screen, electronic viewfinder (for bright sun). Decent video capability. Shoots RAW. Has scene modes, panorama does a decent job. Pop-up flash. Won't fit in your pocket, but does fit in a Lowepro AW140 bag. Allows you to take good photos while learning.
It's not a Nikon or Canon, but hey, I learned on a Yashica rangefinder...
It's not a Nikon or Canon, but hey, I learned on a Yashica rangefinder...
Aug 12, 2020 21:34:37 #
Aug 12, 2020 21:40:25 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Did anyone ask why the grandson's smartphone was not a good place to start?
Aug 12, 2020 21:55:27 #
Guy850
Loc: Connecticut
msnydernyc wrote:
I could use some ideas for a first camers for college age grandson. He's interested in general photography and wants to spend $300 to $400. Any thoughts?
Nikon D3200 at KEH Camera for $160.92 rated EX.
Aug 12, 2020 21:57:22 #
dick ranez wrote:
this is one interesting article .....
https://www.adorama.com/alc/back-to-school-best-cameras-for-photography-students?utm_source=rflaid21866
https://www.adorama.com/alc/back-to-school-best-cameras-for-photography-students?utm_source=rflaid21866
The lowest priced camera mentioned in the article is double the upper limit of the price rang stated by the OP. The cameras listed as the best for a student are the best in the opinion of the article’s author. Other photographers may have a totally different list.
I’ve read in various fora that the best camera is the one you have with you. Based on that, I would say the best camera for a student is the one the student can afford and that feels comfortable in their hands and performs the functions necessary for the class.
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