young girl's first dslr
Nov 16, 2012 22:55:52 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Hi, A friend of mine just asked what camera he should buy for his freshman daughter who has taken a photography class at school and has fallen in love with the game. I suggested a used camera but I'm not sure what to suggest. She seems to want a dslr.
I'm guessing price around 200-400 for body and a lens. I know that isn't much but I'm thinking there must be something used that will work. I will appreciate any help offered. Thanks, Mike
I'm guessing price around 200-400 for body and a lens. I know that isn't much but I'm thinking there must be something used that will work. I will appreciate any help offered. Thanks, Mike
Nov 16, 2012 23:15:14 #
look at B&HCamera.com they have a great selection of new and used equipment and is supported by many members of this forum
Nov 17, 2012 07:37:38 #
Nov 17, 2012 07:44:17 #
Micro 4/3. E-p3, E-pl2 used with a 17mm/20mm prime should fall into that price range.
Nov 17, 2012 08:10:24 #
Pentax K-x is in that price range now great low light performance and good IQ
Nov 17, 2012 09:13:46 #
Yes check in with B&H...in the used or re-furb section...a D5100 should last her til she's done with High School easily.
Nov 17, 2012 14:30:57 #
swiss1008
Loc: Schaffhause, Switzerland
You can also try keh at
http://www.keh.com/
And buy her a couple of REALLY good books on composition and general digital photography unlewss she has already chosen a given field; then address that field.
C./
http://www.keh.com/
And buy her a couple of REALLY good books on composition and general digital photography unlewss she has already chosen a given field; then address that field.
C./
Nov 18, 2012 00:12:55 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Thank you all. I'm going to put her on the trail and see what she finds. Thanks, Mike
Nov 18, 2012 01:11:08 #
Nov 18, 2012 02:08:00 #
check out the nicon 3100 used or refurbished I have seen some great prices since the 3200 came out.
Nov 18, 2012 16:31:38 #
I bought my daughter an Olympus E-420 with a 14-42mm and a 40-150mm lens for her first DSLR. Light and small with excellent image quality. Its a great first DSLR setup for her, and has the additional advantage of keeping her hands off my Nikon lenses! $455 brand new for the setup, it was $330 for the kit with the 14-42mm lens and $125 for the 40-150mm.
Nov 18, 2012 18:17:12 #
"...keeping her hands off my Nikon lenses!"...MT...I think Nikon owes you the (Nikon Fathers Day Valor Award)...or something like that....lol
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