12-01-2014, 05:07 AM
Assume that she will either outgrow her first camera, or give up on photography before she will ever utilize what she was given.
Get in as cheap as possible, then see where it takes her. I think most anybody who has enjoyed photography has had a first camera as opposed to only one camera.
A Point and Shoot can be a versatile, easy to carry, but won't be very expandable. If her interest takes off, it's time for an upgrade. If it doesn't, you're not out a lot of money.
Something like the SX40/50 are also very versatile and have the "real camera" look, which might foster more interest. Or not. Either of these is probably very economical right now.
I think a camera with manual shutter and aperture settings should be considered, as well. Except that they seem to be pretty expensive, digital "rangefinder" type cameras with manual controls like the old film 35mm rangefinders might be a good choice for a first camera.
Best of luck on whatever you decide.
Get in as cheap as possible, then see where it takes her. I think most anybody who has enjoyed photography has had a first camera as opposed to only one camera.
A Point and Shoot can be a versatile, easy to carry, but won't be very expandable. If her interest takes off, it's time for an upgrade. If it doesn't, you're not out a lot of money.
Something like the SX40/50 are also very versatile and have the "real camera" look, which might foster more interest. Or not. Either of these is probably very economical right now.
I think a camera with manual shutter and aperture settings should be considered, as well. Except that they seem to be pretty expensive, digital "rangefinder" type cameras with manual controls like the old film 35mm rangefinders might be a good choice for a first camera.
Best of luck on whatever you decide.