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[idkman]

AND all the help is awesome, even criticism since idk much about what im asking about. I'm kinda relying on you guy/girls that know what youre talking about

 

[idkman]

See my latest post.

I am looking at that one now. Im working sorta so checking the extra pages is hard to do but i will look more into it. it could be worth it anyway. Thanks!

 

[astroNikon]

Post 12 is the best answer.
You want an entry level DSLR (or mirrorless with the same features)
Anything less and she can't really "practice" or anything as you are requiring.

FYI .. the "best" DSLRs are thousands of dollars .. like $5,000 excluding a lens.
So don't worry about getting too high end at this point.

 

[Designer]

But before she does any "work" she will need to practice so a cheaper or student level camera is what we would need so ill search the term you mentioned. She wants to work in this field and i just wanna help her get started and i think surprising her and putting it in her face will be a good jumpstart

$200 is a very low budget, even for a "dip a toe into the water" kind of test. Frankly, my posting a link to some very good choices (see post #4) seems like a waste of time. If she wants to work as a professional photographer, you're going to need to jump on in with a bigger budget and get something that she can actually learn on.

Let me know when you're good with that.

 

[idkman]

But before she does any "work" she will need to practice so a cheaper or student level camera is what we would need so ill search the term you mentioned. She wants to work in this field and i just wanna help her get started and i think surprising her and putting it in her face will be a good jumpstart

$200 is a very low budget, even for a "dip a toe into the water" kind of test. Frankly, my posting a link to some very good choices (see post #4) seems like a waste of time. If she wants to work as a professional photographer, you're going to need to jump on in with a bigger budget and get something that she can actually learn on.

Let me know when you're good with that.

Well i have a budget and i cant afford to spend much more than that. so you're basically saying if i cant afford more i shouldn't bother?

 

[ceejtank]

I'd say save up until you afford 4-500$ and then go the entry DSLR, or try the craigslist route. You really need an entry level DSLR (or as mentioned above mirrorless equivalent) for any type of real world professional application... and if that's her aspiration, then it's worth saving up for instead of buying $200 now, and needed to wait longer for a more suitable camera.

 

[rudimaes]

I you still want a compact the Samsung WB350F is also a choice.
Don't forget you'll have to buy an sd-card too. (minimum 16gb)
Rudi

 

[idkman]

I'd say save up until you afford 4-500$ and then go the entry DSLR, or try the craigslist route. You really need an entry level DSLR (or as mentioned above mirrorless equivalent) for any type of real world professional application... and if that's her aspiration, then it's worth saving up for instead of buying $200 now, and needed to wait longer for a more suitable camera.

I feel you but the point is idk what shes going to do from here. she might not care about doing it anymore then ive wasted $500 bucks instead of $200. yeah i could sell it but the value would be lower as a used item so it wouldnt be really worth it.

 

[ceejtank]

I'd say save up until you afford 4-500$ and then go the entry DSLR, or try the craigslist route. You really need an entry level DSLR (or as mentioned above mirrorless equivalent) for any type of real world professional application... and if that's her aspiration, then it's worth saving up for instead of buying $200 now, and needed to wait longer for a more suitable camera.

I feel you but the point is idk what shes going to do from here. she might not care about doing it anymore then ive wasted $500 bucks instead of $200. yeah i could sell it but the value would be lower as a used item so it wouldnt be really worth it.

That's one way of looking at it. You mentioned you were getting married earlier. Other way to look at it, is even if she doesn't end up being a pro photographer you guys have a nice camera capable of capturing your memories as you grow old together (que sappy music)

 

[idkman]

But before she does any "work" she will need to practice so a cheaper or student level camera is what we would need so ill search the term you mentioned. She wants to work in this field and i just wanna help her get started and i think surprising her and putting it in her face will be a good jumpstart

$200 is a very low budget, even for a "dip a toe into the water" kind of test. Frankly, my posting a link to some very good choices (see post #4) seems like a waste of time. If she wants to work as a professional photographer, you're going to need to jump on in with a bigger budget and get something that she can actually learn on.

Let me know when you're good with that.

Also i already said in the first post that telling me to spend more money wasnt really helpful. i asked for one in a range and on a budget. i mean i appreciate the help but i know a more expensive camera would be better (duh) but thats not going to happen until she decides shes going to continue. THEN i will be "good with that". I just don't see any reason to save up and buy something awesome for no reason at all and i don't see why i'd have to spend that much for her to have a decent practice camera.

 

[idkman]

I'd say save up until you afford 4-500$ and then go the entry DSLR, or try the craigslist route. You really need an entry level DSLR (or as mentioned above mirrorless equivalent) for any type of real world professional application... and if that's her aspiration, then it's worth saving up for instead of buying $200 now, and needed to wait longer for a more suitable camera.

I feel you but the point is idk what shes going to do from here. she might not care about doing it anymore then ive wasted $500 bucks instead of $200. yeah i could sell it but the value would be lower as a used item so it wouldnt be really worth it.

That's one way of looking at it. You mentioned you were getting married earlier. Other way to look at it, is even if she doesn't end up being a pro photographer you guys have a nice camera capable of capturing your memories as you grow old together (que sappy music)

I think just snapping our memories wont require much more than a smart phone and a pc but getting married plays its part in the budget too. a lot of money is going towards that as its more important honestly. but this is important too

 

[ceejtank]

But before she does any "work" she will need to practice so a cheaper or student level camera is what we would need so ill search the term you mentioned. She wants to work in this field and i just wanna help her get started and i think surprising her and putting it in her face will be a good jumpstart

$200 is a very low budget, even for a "dip a toe into the water" kind of test. Frankly, my posting a link to some very good choices (see post #4) seems like a waste of time. If she wants to work as a professional photographer, you're going to need to jump on in with a bigger budget and get something that she can actually learn on.

Let me know when you're good with that.

Also i already said in the first post that telling me to spend more money wasnt really helpful. i asked for one in a range and on a budget. i mean i appreciate the help but i know a more expensive camera would be better (duh) but thats not going to happen until she decides shes going to continue. THEN i will be "good with that". I just don't see any reason to save up and buy something awesome for no reason at all and i don't see why i'd have to spend that much for her to have a decent practice camera.

Yeha but the point we're all trying to make, is if you want something she can practice with, $200 is going to be VERY hard to find something that will give her the opportunity to grow. As we've all said many times - basically any point and shoot in the $200 range will give you acceptable photos, but if you want something that she can learn on, you'll need to get a camera that has some manual options so she can better grasp the fundamentals of photography. We're not trying to be difficult, just some things arent possible given certain restrictions. And a $200 unfortunately just isn't enough of a budget for a "learning" camera.

I get what you're saying 100%, but you're not wanting/being able to spend more than $200 doesn't change what can or can't be purchased. What $200 CAN purchase is a nice camera, just not one she can really grow on, and can only experiment/learn so much on. It's unfortunate that it doesn't meet your budget.

 

[astroNikon]

ask her if she still has inspirations ...

then you'll have a better idea if you still want to get a camera, or a P&S, or save up for something better.

 

[rudimaes]

You don't need a more expensive camera to enjoy photography.
Many people use a sub $200 camera and like it.
If she wants to pursue it, then you could look for a more advanced camera.
Happy mariage.
Rudi

 

[idkman]

ask her if she still has inspirations ...

then you'll have a better idea if you still want to get a camera, or a P&S, or save up for something better.

As simple as that is she can be the kind of girl to just jump from one thing to another until shes in it. itll sound good then it wont. so if she has it she'd be more likely to get into it. good advice though