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My girlfriend is keen to start learning about photography, and I'm looking to buy her a small DSLR to get started.
I have a 5D3 and 6D plus a range of lenses, which she is starting to play with - she just finds them a bit too cumbersome and heavy to carry on any regular basis (as do I, tbh). I know a seemingly sensible option would be to set her up with an olympus mirrorless or similar, but I'd like to stick with Canon for now so that she can use my lenses/flash etc when she likes.
I haven't looked at the entry-level canons since the 550d... what would I be looking at if lightness/compactness is the priority? Is the 1300D any good? My gear will always be there for her if she wants to use it - I'm wondering if the 1300D would feel like such a step down that it will end up gathering dust despite the weight/size saving. On the other hand, I'm sure sensor tech etc. has come on a decent way since the 550D.
Any thoughts would be appreciated
I have a 5D3 and 6D plus a range of lenses, which she is starting to play with - she just finds them a bit too cumbersome and heavy to carry on any regular basis (as do I, tbh). I know a seemingly sensible option would be to set her up with an olympus mirrorless or similar, but I'd like to stick with Canon for now so that she can use my lenses/flash etc when she likes.
I haven't looked at the entry-level canons since the 550d... what would I be looking at if lightness/compactness is the priority? Is the 1300D any good? My gear will always be there for her if she wants to use it - I'm wondering if the 1300D would feel like such a step down that it will end up gathering dust despite the weight/size saving. On the other hand, I'm sure sensor tech etc. has come on a decent way since the 550D.
Any thoughts would be appreciated