Camera for 11yr old

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Hi all,

Its been a good few years since I sold my beloved D300 and got swept away from the hobby due to other life commitments. 2015 to be exact!

First of all, I see there is no longer a classified section??

Now.. my daughter is wanting to get into photography.. she’s 11 and loves bugs so macro and wildlife will be her main focus.. I have never been anything but a keen novice and always had old tech due to funds.. My questions is whats around at the moment low/mid budget wise for her needs? Are the new budget nikon/cannon dslr’s up to scratch? Or should I find a well loved older model for her and spend extra on additional lens/macro gear?

Thanks a lot for the advice.
 
An Olympus EM 10 would suit secondhand.

Micro 4/3 sensor and small body for the littluns hands.

Excellent macro lenses are available too.

And the classifieds are still here, you may want to contact a mod to find out why you cannot see them.
 
My 8 year old son seems to get on well with my old Fuji X-T2, it is quite a small body, something like an X-T20/X-T30 would probably be better still, but that was what I had and he borrowed it.

Starting from scratch, for macro and wildlife, I would also be looking at Micro 4/3.
 
Best for budget would in my mind be a Panasonic/Lumix G3.

It is small and light and wouldn't be out of proportion to her.

16MP and with the standard 14-42 lens just over £100.

The lens, or any you buy, can be used on any upgrade in the Panasonic M43 range

The G5 would be the next step up, with a lot of useful extra features and electronic shutter option.

This is the route my son took a few years ago (just 14) his Canon just didn't get his enthusiasm going.

He is now using a G80, and I guess will soon be taking over one of my G9s
 
Something like a Pentax Kr or Km coupled with a DA35 macro would also fit the bill.

To be honest, anything made or sold in the last 10-15 years would be ideal.
 
groovemaster said:
Thanks everyone, think i’ll look into the lumix g3 or g5! Never knew there existed
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I have used this seller numerous times over the last few years, for myself and for others, and never had a problem.
The condition has always been much better that it seems from te description, and often marks mentioned could not be seen.

Not the cheapest, but gives a short warranty, long enough to make sure it is working.

Delivery is often the next day

Worth a look :)

 
I gave my 22 yo adult grand daughter a Canon T7 with 50 mm & 70-200 lens two years ago. It was one of my older cameras in the studio that I haven't used in years and I had got it in a package deal along with some lenses that I wanted. I bought four memory cards and a cleaning kit new for it, and added a Godox TT600 flash and battery extender, a AA battery charger, and Godox X Proc flash transmitter, and a backpack bag that I no longer use. I have since given her light stands, umbrellas, and Bowens S2 adapters, and a Godox 32" square soft box for Bowens mount.

A few training sessions in my studio after I gave her the camera, and some Q & A phone sessions since then. She learns very quickly. She is a Florist and she is taking photos of the flower arrangements and other items for sale and posting them on her website. A few vacation trips since then she has taken the camera with her, and I'm seeing some really good shots of all of her work.

This was the best possible use for this old camera that I would likely never use, and it added a new young photographer to our ranks. It has worked so well that I'm considering doing the same for another young distant family member who also seems to be showing some signs of interest in photography. What better use for an older camera that still takes great shots, than to give it along with some of the basic requirements to a young person who shows sincere interest in photography, but you owe it to them to give them some of the basic training needed to get them started right. Our serious photographer numbers are dwindling. Passing the art and passion of photography on to the young generations is something that we all should be doing.

Don't just give your old cameras and gear away to any one. Find someone who is sincerely interested.. Give them the basic knowledge that they will need to get started, and provide further help as they learn. Take them along in a shoot or two and show them what you do. It's always great to have a young person along to help carry your gear in trade for the experience. Doing this will help keep the art and passion of good photography alive in future generations. Otherwise good photography will be doomed to snap shots with cell phone cameras or other P & S methods.

Charley
 
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