12-01-2014, 12:19 PM
Thank you everyone for your input. I decided to jump on the Canon T5i refurb with 18-55mm lens. There was a 25% off deal as well as $50 off $500, so the final cost was $459. I thought it too good to pass up.
I agree with the sentiment that a DSLR may not be the best choice, but it's what she wanted and if she gives up on photography I'll at least have a half decent camera for myself
We vacationed with my extended family last summer and despite having iPhones and point and shoots among us, my brother's DSLR took the most and best shots.
jdc, thanks - I did look at the Pentax, but the Canon kept calling me back
I agree with the sentiment that a DSLR may not be the best choice, but it's what she wanted and if she gives up on photography I'll at least have a half decent camera for myself
We vacationed with my extended family last summer and despite having iPhones and point and shoots among us, my brother's DSLR took the most and best shots.jdc, thanks - I did look at the Pentax, but the Canon kept calling me back