A used or inexpensive new DSLR would be the best choice here.. Since college level photography classes are generally aimed at those who might eventually consider a career in photography, I would think a DSLR is almost essential. I would suspect the instruction would be focused on that type of camera. A good NIkon D90 would probably be ideal. I would avoid any type of point and shoot, mirror less, or 4/3 camera for this use.
Paul On Jan 22, 2013, at 10:25 AM, Christine Nielsen <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey Larry, > > I'd suggest she think about who close to her has a dslr system that > she'd be able to borrow gear from now & then... and then purchase that > brand of camera. > > Just my $.02. > > :) > -c > > On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 9:11 AM, George Sinos <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Larry - >> >> The used DSLR isn't a bad idea, but I'm not sure about the Q. >> >> Every now and then a student comes into my class with a small sensor >> camera that is fully adjustable. >> >> When we start talking about Depth of Field these students have a more >> difficult time with the assignments than students using typical DSLRs. >> >> GS >> >> George Sinos >> -------------------- >> [email protected] >> www.georgesphotos.net >> plus.georgesinos.com >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 11:21 PM, Larry Colen <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Folks, >>> Meet my friend Surrina. She just started a photography class at City >>> College of San Francisco and needs to buy a camera for it. The requirements >>> are: >>> need to have the camera with manual features , shutter and aperture, at >>> least 10 mp....need lens hood, shutter remote, tripod, clean kit, >>> >>> She had talked to a friend who was suggesting Nikon D3100 or D3200. >>> >>> My initial advice is that she should find the cheapest used DSLR that >>> she can, and learn to use it, so that when she buys a new camera, she'll >>> know exactly what she wants. My theory is that 95% of the time, people who >>> buy a camera before they understand what they want to do with photography, >>> realize a year later (or sooner) that they really want something other than >>> what they bought. So, if you buy used, you can sell the starter kit without >>> losing very much money. >>> >>> We poked around and found a pretty good deal on a K-x with two zooms on >>> craigslist: >>> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/3552636794.html >>> >>> I also thought about it and realized that a Pentax Q would do pretty >>> much everything she needs, would have interchangeable lenses, and would be a >>> handy pocket camera, even after she upgraded to a DSLR. Plus, there are >>> some really good deals on brand new Q's right now. >>> >>> Before she pulls the trigger and spends a reasonable chunk of money, I >>> thought I'd ask if anybody has a decent camera kit (brand doesn't matter, >>> just that it works) that they'd be willing to sell to her for a good price. >>> Or for that matter, lets pull a long shot, and see if anyone has one they >>> could loan her. >>> >>> In a similar vein, does anyone know of any exceptional deals on a Q, or >>> any other camera (u4/3?) that would do the job for her? >>> >>> I cc'd her, but her email is [email protected] >>> >>> Larry >>> >>> -- >>> Larry Colen [email protected] sent from i4est >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > > -- > http://christinenielsen.com > http://www.facebook.com/ChristineNielsenPhotography > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
