Proper Camera for Daughter (turning 15)

Sinbad said:
mm.
Could have been 1600... but image quality really suffered - lots of noise. Can only imagine what it'd be like at 3200. Link to hax please? :D
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Have a search for CHDK - it was the predecessor to magic lantern iirc.
 
bwana said:
Have a search for CHDK - it was the predecessor to magic lantern iirc.
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Yup found it.
"The expanded ISO 3200 is the same as taking a shot at ISO 1600 and raising the exposure a full stop in post processing"

Must be noisy as fck.
 
faniedry said:
What camera can I get her, not point and shoot, but also won't cost me an arm and a leg if this is just a phase she's going through...?
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Given the exploratory nature of this venture, I would strongly recommend looking at used gear. I happened to see this one on Orms:
https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/used-canon-eos-50d-dslr-camera-body-rating-7-10-s12011

The 50D is an enthusiast-level DSLR, but quite a few years old. You should be able to pick up some of the kit lenses (18-55 mm) or a nifty fifty for about R1k.

Although there is a lot going for mirrorless cameras right now, they tend to be significantly more expensive. Buying a used Canon DSLR and used Canon lenses will give you really good bang-for-a-buck.
 
Second hand entry DSLR, I'd go Nikon as their entry options have great menus/tips for beginners.

If money wasn't an object, a mirrorless camera, obviously. :)
 
Sinbad said:
Yup found it.
"The expanded ISO 3200 is the same as taking a shot at ISO 1600 and raising the exposure a full stop in post processing"

Must be noisy as fck.
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Oh yeah - it's a blizzard out there… :D

But unless your missus was shooting action at night there's not much need for high ISO as long as she has a support of some kind and can decrease the shutterspeed.
 
PostmanPot said:
Second hand entry DSLR, I'd go Nikon as their entry options have great menus/tips for beginners.

If money wasn't an object, a mirrorless camera, obviously. :)
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No, you can't get cameras with a plasma display.
 
bwana said:
Oh yeah - it's a blizzard out there… :D

But unless your missus was shooting action at night there's not much need for high ISO as long as she has a support of some kind and can decrease the shutterspeed.
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It wasn't still life, so it was a problem ;)

Gonna save up my ebucks for a 70D for her for christmas
 
Sinbad said:
It wasn't still life, so it was a problem ;)

Gonna save up my ebucks for a 70D for her for christmas
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Buy her a flash - she's going to want one anyway.
 
Sinbad said:
No, you can't get cameras with a plasma display.
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Quite right, while superior, they are not meant for up close viewing, because the self-illuminating pixels which display many more colours vibrate, and are not static while being lit by a backlight.
 
PostmanPot said:
Quite right, while superior, they are not meant for up close viewing, because the self-illuminating pixels which display many more colours vibrate, and are not static while being lit by a backlight.
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and they'll burn your cheek.
 
faniedry said:
So my daughter seems to be interested in Photography.

What camera can I get her, not point and shoot, but also won't cost me an arm and a leg if this is just a phase she's going through...?

Please keep in mind that the only thing I know about cameras it that my S6 has got an awesome one, and take cool braai pics.

Thanks.
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Perhaps not answering your question directly, but just adding one more thought to the gift idea ..... It may be worthwhile to invest in a good photo editing software package as well. My wife does "casual" photography on the side and the pre and post photoshop versions of her pictures are amazing. Of course we can have a long debate on whether one should photoshop pictures or not, but I found that being able to add some enhancements to it made her photo's "pop" and that might keep the excitement of photography going for your daughter beyond just taking a few pictures.
 
faniedry said:
Is the exposure on it good enough?
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Exposure on it will be good enough. The only downside to this camera is it's performance in low-lighting conditions (when it gets dark). ISO ability is not that great.

Consider what type of photography she will focus on. Might be difficult as she will most probably want to explore a bit on what she wants she likes or don't like.
 
Badprop_za said:
Exposure on it will be good enough. The only downside to this camera is it's performance in low-lighting conditions (when it gets dark). ISO ability is not that great.

Consider what type of photography she will focus on. Might be difficult as she will most probably want to explore a bit on what she wants she likes or don't like.
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Thanks. I think I need to have a bit of a long conversation with her about this, before we make up our mind how to move forward.
 
faniedry said:
Thanks. I think I need to have a bit of a long conversation with her about this, before we make up our mind how to move forward.
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Let her play around with the camera you have already for a bit.
In my experience, a lot of these hobbies are a rapidly passing phase. (/thinks back to drum kit, now donated to a school thank god)

If the interest continues then look at buying kit.
 
faniedry said:
Maybe I should get something cheaper, and send her on a photography course of some kind... what do you guys think? Maybe that will help her to figure out if this is a phase, or a real interest.
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This is a good idea
 
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