Camera recs for 12yo budding photographer, budget $200
In search of recommendations: Mara (12 years old) has requested a camera for Christmas. I know nothing about cameras. I’d love to get her something decent but don’t want to spend over $200 on a first camera that may or may not become an ongoing hobby. Is that even possible? Any thoughts or recommendations?
Ron Chester @scientifics Checking Wirecutter is excellent advice. Notice that it also suggests seeing whether your smartphone camera would be enough. Along those lines you might consider an ipod Touch with the smaller RAM option. They are $200 & do other things too, but have no phone. The last several pics I posted here were taken with a Touch.
annie's micro(b)log @Ron Good point. I’ve played with the idea of smart phone as camera. I’m sure she wouldn’t mind having an iPod that holds all her music AND takes great photos.
Ron Chester That was a thought I had too. I think it's the least expensive Apple device and a very good value. I've been pleased with the pictures I've taken with it. And of course I sometimes use the iOS apps for Micro.blog.