First camera for a 9 year old.
Aug 22, 2020 08:58:41 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
motes wrote:
I’m looking for a beginner camera. The young photographer wants to take wildlife photo. Any suggestion on which camera would be a Entry level to get her started.
Thank you
Thank you
My grandson, 8 1/2, just got the Nikon B500 (Red!). Believe it or not, he picked it out. He's going away for a few days with his family and will use it....mostly incorrectly. He has agreed to do 'out-school' with Poppy (that's me!).
So, starting next week, we will be doing lessons, using his pictures as examples. The first thing I needed to show him when he got the camera was that the camera strap goes around his neck the first thing when he pics up the camera. If not, you will find a B500 in pieces..sooner than later.
Enjoy your time together!
Aug 22, 2020 09:05:16 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
my first was a canon TLQL with a 50 mm and the manual was shorter than most DSLR index ok so HAHA
look at canon or nikon P&S cameras also look seriously at the olympus TG6 can be dropped frozen and water proof
look at canon or nikon P&S cameras also look seriously at the olympus TG6 can be dropped frozen and water proof
Aug 22, 2020 09:14:49 #
Dsrapa
Loc: Outside of nyc
Olympus tough. Get a used one, any model. Great for kids (and adults). Doesn’t have a great zoom but it’s indestructible. Just have to get a screen protector for the back, it can get scratched. And kids love to take pix in the water! It’s as simple or complex as you want.
Aug 22, 2020 09:27:22 #
jdub82 wrote:
I agree, for the age I think an Olympus TG-5 or 6 would be a better choice.
A couple contributors have suggested the Olympus TG-5 or 6. I totally agree! Rugged so can take a little banging around, good size for young hands, ... lots of reasons why a good fit. And you might be able to borrow it occasionally!
Aug 22, 2020 09:38:58 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Check this one out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075P8QN2Y/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXNzk3QlRSSUxKWk8mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MTg1NjNSMEhURTU4TzdPTzEmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDAyNTg2NDJBRU4xU1JZTTVKU1Mmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfc2hhcmVkJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Easy on the pocketbook and 16mp at that.
Stan
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075P8QN2Y/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXNzk3QlRSSUxKWk8mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MTg1NjNSMEhURTU4TzdPTzEmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDAyNTg2NDJBRU4xU1JZTTVKU1Mmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfc2hhcmVkJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Easy on the pocketbook and 16mp at that.
Stan
Aug 22, 2020 09:47:27 #
One thing beyond the camera is the post photo activity. Will the 9 year old be able to down load, file and retrieve the photos. That is one of the advantages of a cell phone (which I don't recommend), it makes the child look cool like one of the crowd that has a phone and can show photos to friends anytime. That said, if you get a cell phone the kid may never progress into the actual camera world, they will just buy better phones. You have some good suggestions on basic cameras, I just suggest you think beyond the taking photos process.
Aug 22, 2020 11:16:12 #
motes wrote:
I’m looking for a beginner camera. The young photographer wants to take wildlife photo. Any suggestion on which camera would be a Entry level to get her started.
Thank you
Thank you
On her 9th birthday, i gave my daughter a Nikon D3300 with an 18-55 stock lens, a Tamron 70-300 and some add-on macro lens.
The built-in guide mode made me choose it, aside from she can grow with it and i own other advanced Nikon cameras that i can pass on later.
Shes now 13 and wifey had been telling me their media club mentor had already chosen her to be the next media club president. Sadly it was suspended as the covid caused everyone to do online class.
Aug 22, 2020 11:42:40 #
Leica is coming out with some really nice cameras that would do justice to a nine-year old. ‘shouldn’t need more than two or three lenses to do the little bugger justice.
Aug 22, 2020 12:16:03 #
motes wrote:
I’m looking for a beginner camera. The young photographer wants to take wildlife photo. Any suggestion on which camera would be a Entry level to get her started.
Thank you
Thank you
Beginner and wildlife perhaps something in the line of the Sony A-9II, Canon EOS-1DX mk II, Nikon D6 etc...
Of course you wouldn't buy one of these camera for the 9 year old but what you should do is that as beginner one should be content to take ordinary pictures of grandpa and grandma and not to pursue wild life photography right out from the start.
After 40 plus years of doing photography I still don't have either the skill or equipment to do wildlife photography. I learned to limit the types of subjects to what I can do with my equipment.
Aug 22, 2020 12:27:03 #
i would look at your local craigslist.com and try to find an inexpensive bridge camera in good shape. Any one of them has enough features and capabilities to start in photography. If the interest is maintained - who knows the interest span of a nine year old - then buy one of the DSLR starter packages as a special present.
Aug 22, 2020 14:02:10 #
I bought one for my granddaughter and soon discovered that by comparison I have no creativity at all.
Aug 22, 2020 15:24:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Good idea. It looks like a real camera, it's easy to use, and it has a great zoom range. For the price, it's a perfect choice.
I agree with this. My son just bought the B500 for his GF who wanted to learn. She takes it everywhere and loves it. Great to learn on. Has enough for them to get started and takes nice pictures and has a good zoom. You can't go wrong for the money.
Aug 22, 2020 15:50:31 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Budget is the first consideration. Fortunately, you can't buy a bad camera. Smaller would be better than bigger, unless the young photographer likes all the technical features. I always look for refurbs first. I've also bought quite a few used cameras.
I'd say the first consideration after price, was the size he/she would like. One lens or interchangeable. I'd lean toward a compact with one permanent lens.
I'd say the first consideration after price, was the size he/she would like. One lens or interchangeable. I'd lean toward a compact with one permanent lens.
I recommend you follow the K.I.S.S. principle. Keep it simple... Be prepared to provide help and don't get the child a camera that your afraid he/she will break.
Aug 22, 2020 16:04:41 #
daiqngo
Loc: San Diego, CA
motes wrote:
I’m looking for a beginner camera. The young photographer wants to take wildlife photo. Any suggestion on which camera would be a Entry level to get her started.
Thank you
Thank you
I have a Nikon D5100 with 18-55mm & 55-300mm AFS lenses in excellent condition, for $300. Reason is my wife wants me to trim down my Nikon DSLRs inventory (D610, D750, D810, D4, D500).
PM me if you're interested at daiqngo@gmail.com
Aug 22, 2020 16:17:02 #
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