Used makes a lot of sense, but some folks will be stubborn about "wasting the money". For most folks, the Kx level DSLR or the Canon Powershot G11 will be good. (The latter is a P&S but a bigger one.) For the P&S crowd, they may want to shoot off of the LCD. We all hate that, but many folks prefer it given the rotten optical finders on the P&S cameras. For those that want interchangeable lenses, don't overlook the MILC/EVIL cameras like the E-P1 or the Panasonic G whatever. The retired orthodontists may want to go straight to the 645D.
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 2:56 PM, Larry Colen <[email protected]> wrote: > > On Oct 13, 2010, at 7:49 AM, 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. > > If they want a DSLR, and don't already have a bunch of lenses, tell them to > buy a cheap used DSLR, that it doesn't matter at all what they get. Once > they've shot with it for a while, they'll have a much better idea of what > they need from one, and will then be able to make an intelligent choice about > brands, and sell it for nearly what they paid for it. If they don't learn > more about it in a few months of shooting, then it doesn't matter what they > buy, and they saved a bunch of money by buying used gear. >> > > -- > Larry Colen [email protected] sent from i4est > > > > > > -- > 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. > -- Steve Desjardins -- 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.
