Thanks Dave, some good points :) Having received the G5 now I think it will be a great start for her. Theres a lot for her to work out (or learn to use properly) but in the mean time she can just point and shoot and then tinker with things as she goes on. The camera is literally mint so quite happy.
Taking on board what tijuana taxi said I do think i'll probably still go for the G5 as it comes with a good case and barely used. Appreciate all your help. :)
Thanks tijuana taxi - thats a good point regarding the shutter shock. I looked into this quickly. The other cameras are still a fair bit over my budget to be honest and really looking for my best option for around the £200 mark. Link to camerajungle site was helpful thank you.
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Thanks for the reply. Yes both were with the standard lens 14mm-42mm. The max I can pay for a camera for her is around £200 to be honest as being 12yrs old it may be just a phase! Is the G5 too old then do you think. It’s described as ‘mint’!
Hi. Asking advice regarding buying a camera for my 12yr old daughter who’s taken an interest in photography and getting a camera to start and play with... she saw a well looked after G3 for sale complete, for £129. It was in London Camera Exchange and that one took her fancy the most. Me...
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