Thanks Brian, Darren, and John for thoughts. Larry, I just think that an SLR might be daunting for a youngster, although I am sometimes inclined to give an older SLR (like an SV with the accessory meter) so that the basics can be learnt while still having quality results. There is little more disappointing for someone starting out than getting crap results, IMO. Still debating!
John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -----Original Message----- From: PDML [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Sent: Saturday, 2 August 2014 5:17 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Camera for a 13-year old? On 8/1/2014 2:10 AM, John Coyle wrote: > Looking to tap the collective wisdom of the list, as I'm a bit out of touch > with the equipment area. > One of my granddaughters is showing an increasing interest in > photography, and is outgrowing the compact digital and the iPad gear > she has been using, and will probably be given a new camera for her > birthday next month: my question is what would the list recommend in > these circumstances? I don't believe an SLR is the right > configuration, but perhaps a mirrorless or 4/3 which could also use some of > my Pentax lenses would be the go? Cost is also a consideration, as her twin sister will be one of the contributors to buying it for her! > TIA > > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia Don't know how it might fit into your cost considerations, but maybe one of the higher end compact cameras? -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- 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. -- 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.
