On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 10:49:54AM -0400, Walter Hamler wrote: > I need some input. I have been asked to give a short presentation to a > group of senior citizens on "choosing and using a digital camera". > I know what I have and need, but my criteria may be different than > some, or even most. So how about some input from you folks. DSLR's and > P&S will be addressed. > > Walt
Personally, I would expect DSLRs to be right out. If somebody has got to the point of being a senior citizen without knowing enough about cameras to be able to decide what (or if) to buy, they aren't going to want to spring for a complicated system with interchangeable lenses (and, if they did want a system camera, I doubt if they'd ever get to the point where a big, clunky DSLR was able to offer something they wouldn't find in a NEX or four thirds). My suggestion would be to pick a few good point-and-shoots that cover the range from carry-everywhere (the Canon S95, say) to a body with somewhat better image quality. Perhaps you might want to mention the four thirds (or micro four thirds) cameras at the end of your presentation, but only as a minor footnote. Don't forget that simple controls will probably be a benefit, too; Something that you or I might want would be overly complicated. As for using it; just cover the absolute basics. If you can teach your audience to avaid the most obvious mistakes (such as using the flash to try and take pictures in a football stadium or of the TV screen) you'll be ahead of the game. If you pick a camera with different modes (action, portrait, etc.) teach them why it is a good idea to choose the right mode. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
