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03/12/2011 06:46:48 PM · #1 |
Hi All,
My son has asked for a camera for his 14th birthday. Until now he's only fooled around a little bit with cheap P&Ss set to auto mode. In addition to stills he wants to take video at skate parks. So, I'm unsure whether to look at P&Ss again, or an entry level DSLR, or a video camera. If I go with the DSLR option it will be a Pentax K-x or K-r, so that we can share lenses. Budget is up to A$800. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
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03/12/2011 06:59:13 PM · #2 |
| Canon has some nice ps cameras that have a nice full manual mode, takes great videos and seem sturdy. There's several models around $400 |
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03/12/2011 06:59:25 PM · #3 |
 Scalvert has a 7D and a 24-105mm that he considers "expendable". That would work great, maybe you oughta' contact him...
See, problem solved :-) (And of course, I'm just tweaking Shannon a little here...)
R. |
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03/12/2011 07:03:25 PM · #4 |
Thanks Robert - great suggestion. If only the 7D would accept my Pentax lenses. :)
Any particular models I should be looking at Monster'? I've never really had much to do with P&Ss, so I'm a little lost with the plethora of available models. Anyone got any experience with a P&S they reckon would be suitable? |
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03/12/2011 08:08:12 PM · #5 |
| The powershot s5is is what I have, but there are newer models available but I don't know the name. Im more a nikon guy |
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03/12/2011 08:26:12 PM · #6 |
| Just coming out is the Pentax Optio WG-1: dust, cold, water, and shock proof P&S camera. 14 mp with 720p video. |
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03/12/2011 09:47:02 PM · #7 |
| I've also been recommending the Canon D10 -- I think the waterproof (10m) and shock-proof (5ft) features seem to make it a good carry-around or kid's camera. |
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03/13/2011 12:29:02 AM · #8 |
I would recommend the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1.
Shock proof, water proof, dust proof and takes pretty decent photos for the price.
I have dropped that thing on hard tile floor several times without a dent, and it still runs smoothly.
Plus being able to bring the camera into the pool with you is pretty awesome for kids (and for college students too ;-)) |
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03/13/2011 05:01:58 AM · #9 |
You might take a look at the canon g12: nice auto and "scene" modes, but has full manual, RAW, and a hotshoe that will talk full ttl with canon speed lights. It is a camera he can grow into as he becomes more into photography. It is not ruggedized, though.
The biggest risk might be that once you get your hands on it, you will have to have one of your own :-) |
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03/13/2011 06:01:05 AM · #10 |
| I'd first find out if he wants something he can tweek or not. If he want to work with Manual, Aperture and Shutter then I would consider either the G12 (or the S95 if he wants something smaller). Really think the G12 would be the way to go as it has a longer lens. My 20 year old son just purchased one for use on the slopes snowboarding. He'll start with that and then decide on a DSLR in the future maybe. |
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03/13/2011 07:06:41 AM · #11 |
| Thanks Chromey' and Ramblin'. Your G12 suggestions are interesting. I use a G10 at work a bit, connected to a piece of medical equipment, and I've never been fond of it. Left in auto modes it seems to come up with some very strange aperture/shutter speed combinations. Plus it's been back for repair twice because the lens 'cap' arrangement has stuffed up. Maybe the G12 is better. If I go P&S I'm leaning in the same direction as Fiora - the Lumix DMC-FT2 seems to have replaced the TS1, but is a similar design concept and seems to get pretty good reviews. Anyone have any first hand experience with this model? |
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