camera for my son

[POAH]

I'm wanting to get a camera for my son who has taken an interest in video but I've been out of photography for around 5 years and don't have a clue whats what.

camera should have

at least 1080p anything more is a bonus
microphone jack
manual control a bonus
can be compact or dSLR type - I have access to a a range of canon lenses but its not a requirement for it to be a canon.

I like the idea of a dSLR type for the image quality but ease of use is a priority.

not expensive, really £300 upper end of budget

 

[stupar]

What about the Canon 100D
it does 1080p, has a 3.5mm jack port for mic, does manual mode and comes in a small body.

Body only can be had for less than £300

The bonus here is that if you also have access to canon lenses then a Canon body is a bit of a no brainer really.

 

[POAH]

this is what I'm considering with the STM lens (increased buget ha ha ha)

 

[CSB]

I'd go for a 600D or upwards for the flip out screen. Fixed screen cameras can be awkward for video.