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TonyBot

JD750 wrote:

You say she got good results with your camera? Give her your camera and you can buy a new one! Or give her a new version of your camera. If you both have the same camera you an more easily tutor her.

If that idea doesn’t work at least get her a camera with the same lens mount as yours then you can share lenses with her.

Best idea!

Selene03

imagemeister wrote:

Canon SL2....
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I would second this. It is a great little camera.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

JBGLADSTONE wrote:

I agree that a 13 yr old girl will change her mind... (show quote)

"I told my son to buy a compact Canon all in one camera. She never used it."

My granddaughter had a similar trip. I invited her over to pick from my ANY of my cameras. None flashed Nikon or Canon logos. We agreed that my then new Sony RX-100 would be a good compromise between size and quality. It never got out of her bag. She didn't "feel like" taking pictures. Everybody else was putting their phone pictures on Instagram.

She is a wonderful artist and photographer. She gets composition! She does not get "old school" cameras.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Cell phone cameras are getting so good. Cameras now have wi fi can see go from regular camera to Instagram? Put the camera money to better cell phone?
Show her you can do more with a real camera then cell phone?
If all the kids are doing cell maybe she wants to be part of the group? Which is normal.
She can always use cell phone for regular pic and her real camera for serious artsy stuff

Bertk Loc: NY

I think Mirrorless is the way to go... Get her the top of the line crop sensor by Sony whatever fits your budget or get her what ever make you are using may be used and she can use your lenses to start with and you can tech her better as you know your equipment better.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

JD750 wrote:

You say she got good results with your camera? Give her your camera and you can buy a new one! Or give her a new version of your camera. If you both have the same camera you an more easily tutor her.

If that idea doesn’t work at least get her a camera with the same lens mount as yours then you can share lenses with her.

1st - Welcome to UHH!

2nd - JD750 took the words right out of my mouth. This is a great excuse to satisfy GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). Not knowing your gear, it is hard to be specific.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Egoodfel wrote:

Want to get my 13 y.o. granddaughter her first SLR camera since she is interested in learning how to use one (she has used mine with decent results), but don't want to spend a lot of money. Can someone recommend a good beginner camera at a n affordable price?

At B&H Camera, the Olympus E-M10 mkII with a 14-42 lens ($500) or the Olympus E-M5 mkII with a 14-150 lens ($900) can be purchased brand new. The main difference between the two is the first is not weatherproof and the second is weatherproof. Size wise, weight wise, and cost wise, it will save her and you more in the end. If the new prices are too much, check Keh Camera, B&H Camera, and Adorama for a good used setup.

uhaas2009

get you a new one and hand her your old one......lol.......B&H, Adorama have good selection of good used camera

jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee

Personally, IMHO. If you have a local camera store close by, take her there and get some hands on and
advise. Nikon has some great deals on the D3k series and Canon is a great camera system too.
Good luck.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

RichinSeattle wrote:

Whatever you choose, I'd strongly suggest you go for a used one. At that age, she may well be thrilled with it - for a month - and then move on to some other interest. My son received (from his uncle) a new Nikon D3200 plus two additional lenses while in high school. I don't think he's used any of the stuff for several years now.

AlanMike

I have a Canon D50 that was only $600 on Amazon that I have been very happy with and it is extremely easy to use with many, many options for either full AI assist auto to full manual. It is a 24 MP mirrorless interchangeable lens camera so it is light weight and takes amazing photos with the included 15 to 45 mm F3.5 to F6.3 lens. ASA up to 25,000 but I have only used it at 12,800 and the photos look good even on my 43 inch HD computer monitor. I think it is a great beginners camera and small enough to carry around.

cygone Loc: Boston

If they don't ask for it, don't get it. I don't give anything to anybody unless they specifically ask for it. But that's just me.

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

Define affordable.

khildy Loc: Brownsburg, IN

Egoodfel wrote:

Want to get my 13 y.o. granddaughter her first SLR camera since she is interested in learning how to use one (she has used mine with decent results), but don't want to spend a lot of money. Can someone recommend a good beginner camera at a n affordable price?

What is your camera that she has already used. Think about that brand only maybe in a lower model.

JacksonHD Loc: NorCal

zug55 wrote:

Get her a mirrorless camera. There is no need to introduce young photographers to DSLR technology that won't be around when they graduate from college. A Sony a6000 or a6100 with an 18-135mm lens would be great starter kit.

Another vote for this kit, especially the 18-135mm lens.