Camera for my grand daughter (Page 3): I love my 3 canons, xsi, t3i, 77d. if I was looking at them I would get one without the articulating back so you can view from all angles. I...

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

I love my 3 canons, xsi, t3i, 77d. if I was looking at them I would get one without the articulating back so you can view from all angles. I think the t3i is the first model that did that. lot of new older model canons are very reasonable now. I've never bought used but the hogs can advise you more.
interchangeable lens are great way to go. i have a 24 & 40 Canon and they are so light weight you might consider one with the kit 55 250 and she has a light weight option. shes ten now so big lens might be too heavy but with the kits they don't add much cost so get it anyway. I got my 24 mm for 100.

nikon123 Loc: Toronto, Canada

this discussion is very relevant. My10 year old granddaughter expressed an interest in creating photos. She and her siblings and cousins have grown up with a camera as I never lose an opportunity to photograph these precious treasures.
For a 10 year old, a bridge camera is the correct purchase. I guarantee that most 10 year olds would not acclimate to interchangeable lens set up. ‘Now where did I leave that lens.....?’ Focal lengths and f/stops are confusing enough on a bridge set up. I purchased a new Nikon bridge camera. It’s light, easy to use as a p&s until she understands better the opportunities resident in that camera. “Grandpa” does not indicate Metusaleh. The term is to be used by grandchildren addressing their grandparents. It is not a moniker for you out there to label him. I have no illusions with respect to the camera gift. She has an obligation to use it as she asked and knew that this gift, although given as a Covid 19 salve, is more expensive than the norm. It is also a wonderful opportunity - for me, for her, the artistic community (don’t sell anything short!)!,

ELNikkor

A $100 camera is plenty for a 10 year old. That is a perfect camera and gift for her to figure out her creative eye. Good Grandpa!

dan59019 Loc: Washington Mi

Sounds like an opportunity to me. Recently, I wanted to upgrade to a better camera. The problem was I had a perfectly good Canon SL1. Solution - give my grand daughter my camera and the kit lens that came with it ( she's been using her mom's ) She is excited and wants to go on photo hikes with me! Hmmmm what do I do for a camera? I know! :)

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

I'd get her a DSLR like a Nikon 3500 or the Canon equivalent. If she could handle your camera, then she'll be fine. Having grands myself, She might be sensitive about having a camera that wasn't similar to yours. You are a great Grandpa!

kashka51

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

I love my 3 canons, xsi, t3i, 77d. if I was lookin... (show quote)

Thanks! She loved my 55-250!

kashka51

nikon123 wrote:

this discussion is very relevant. My10 year old gr... (show quote)

Good thoughts....thanks!

kashka51

mizzee wrote:

I'd get her a DSLR like a Nikon 3500 or the Canon equivalent. If she could handle your camera, then she'll be fine. Having grands myself, She might be sensitive about having a camera that wasn't similar to yours. You are a great Grandpa!

Just not sure about having to carry and change lens. She is capable! Thanks

kashka51

dan59019 wrote:

Sounds like an opportunity to me. Recently, I wanted to upgrade to a better camera. The problem was I had a perfectly good Canon SL1. Solution - give my grand daughter my camera and the kit lens that came with it ( she's been using her mom's ) She is excited and wants to go on photo hikes with me! Hmmmm what do I do for a camera? I know! :)

I know! I am tempted to give her my t5i but I love that camera too!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

WarpedWeaver wrote:

When my son was 10, he was using my interchangable lens camera and making stop motion films with his legos. He was always very careful with electronic equipment and took good care of his "toys". I got him a Cannon Rebel kit with 2 lenses and he is still using it today. He is 22 years old, saving for a mirrorless type camera. Don't underestimate what a 10 year old can do.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

bobmcculloch wrote:

How about she gets the T5i and you get a T7i or T8i when it comes out?
BTW, when my kids were growing up I had 3 Mirandas, different models, they loved having the same kind of camera as daddy. Daughter went to the dark side and pretty much gave up cameras, son went Canon like me and so have his kids.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Harry0 wrote:

I disagree.

Get her a decent bridge camera. The Nikon P1000 will take all the pictures she wants.
Or a Panasonic- a DMC TZ80 looks pretty good.
I just went thru this. I had the Nikon, her uncle had a Canon. We talked to her ... and got her an Instax.
No fuss, no muss. She wanted all her pictures were to be of inside, friends and family. People. Take a few shots, hand some out. Happy girl. YMMV.

You disagree. I disagree with your suggestion. For a 10 yr old, a P1000 is a poor choice, mainly for its weight. I’m not familiar with the DMC-TZ80. A Rebel series DSLR would be a good choice. I’m thinking a used/refurb SL2 series would be a really good fit. Small, light, and manageable.

photoman43

I also support the recommendation to get the camera that takes interchangeable lenses. Both Canon and Nikon have well priced starter kits. If two lenses are too much, just get the camera with a normal focal length range, like a 18mm-50mm.

Nikon D3500; Canon Rebel T6 or T7.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1485123-REG/canon_2727c021_kit_eos_rebel_t7_dslr.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1433065-REG/nikon_1588_d3500_dslr_camera_with.html

More info here. Check out other listings at this site too:

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-under-500

She will remember you forever.

no12mo

Architect1776 wrote:

Get the real camera.
The T series are all good and she can change lenses like a grown up.
Otherwise it will be a disappointment to her.
She will not say it but will remember it the rest of her life.
You can then let her use one of your lenses with you there and see the joy of interchangeable lenses.
Do as you please but anything besides a "real" camera will be internally resented but not shown outwardly.

no12mo

kashka51 wrote:

I know! I am tempted to give her my t5i but I love that camera too!

So get a second one.