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My boss has asked the question of what camera to buy his daughter for Christmas.

At the moment she has a compact point and click but she says she wants a 'proper camera' I brought my own step up from a point a click in today along with my DSLR.

I've got a Fujifilm 5600s, which is a few years old now but I have taken some decent photos with it over the years. It's a bit hit and miss sometimes when you think you have a good shot but when you check, it's not what you expected. My DSLR is a Canon 450d. I took some similar shots on both camera earlier to show him and although the Canon was clearly a lot better, some of the Fuji photos were also of a good quality.

We both think the DSLR is a bit too much for her at the moment. It would be too expensive at the moment, too bulky and a bit of an overkill for her.

The Fujifilm, though seems perfect. A good chance for her to learn about cameras without spending as much with the bonus it looks like a 'proper camera'.

As mentioned the 5600s is a few years old now and has been superseded by better models. Can anyone recommend a camera that might fit her needs. I think he's looking to spend £160 tops. It might be the case that some of the compact cameras in the market might be better than the Fujifilm ones but I think it's the impression of having a better camera that appeals. Now he has seen my Fujifilm he has been looking at this one
 
I wouldnt rule a a dSLR just yet, they can be had very cheap and if she takes to photography, she will have the tool she needs. I think you get better value for money with a dslr.

I paid £250 for a 400d, 18-55 IS and Tamron 55-200, 3 batteries and a 2 gig memory card.
Thats a lot of options for £250 Im sure with £160 you could get a similar body and kit lens?
Could consider a Sony or Pentax?
 
Adey said:
I wouldnt rule a a dSLR just yet, they can be had very cheap and if she takes to photography, she will have the tool she needs. I think you get better value for money with a dslr.

I paid £250 for a 400d, 18-55 IS and Tamron 55-200, 3 batteries and a 2 gig memory card.
Thats a lot of options for £250 Im sure with £160 you could get a similar body and kit lens?
Could consider a Sony or Pentax?
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Thanks for that, what models of Sony and Pentax should I look for. I don't know too much about either brand. Also it wouldn't matter to me as my equipment is second hand, but he may prefer something new while it's for a christmas present.
 
Well i think a sony A200 is fairly cheap, its one i looked at when i was looking at my first dSLR. Im sure you could pick up a canon or nikon for a good price too. Canon, either a 350d or 400d. Im not familiar with nikons im afraid. Have you had a look through the TP classifieds?
 
that Fuji would be a good starting point, it will take good pictures and looks the part. A refurb fuji hs10 is £259.99 from the fujishop, so bit more, but plenty of bang!
 
How old is she?

How serious is she about photography rather than taking pictures?
 
Alastair said:
How old is she?


How serious is she about photography rather than taking pictures?
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She's 17 or there abouts. From what he says I gather she'd like to try her hand at photography whether or not she sticks with it is another thing hence the reluctance of spending too much
 
A second hand Canon 10D or 20D can be picked up for a song these days, for around the same or less than a new compact/bridge camera. Same for the likes of old Nikons, D50, D70 etc. The D40 which is not that old also goes for a great price, and is pretty small.
 
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