> On Mar 8, 2018, at 3:03 PM, Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org> wrote: > > You described the boy, but it is important to know what (and why) he is > interested w.r.t. photography. Has he expressed his interest toward > photography? Or he just wants to have a camera to take cool selfies? > Has he taken any photos (e.g. with a phone or tablet)? Have you seen those? > They might tell you some information…
Thanks, Igor. I regret to say that I didn’t inquire about that. I know he’s artistically inclined. Likes to hang out with my artist son-in-law. Was very curious about my camera when I spent some time with him last summer. Now that you ask, though, I’ll check in with my sister about it. > Whether to get a system with interchangeable lenses (e.g. micro-2/3) or not, > - that would depend on the inclinations of the kiddo. > If yes, meaning that the kid is expected to be very interested (and I'd talk > to him; at 12, he is grown up enough for that) and have sufficient > guidance, - I'd consider starting with a reasonable "normal" prime lens, > adding a moderate zoom next, or the other way around. > Otherwise, starting with a P&S with plenty of manual controls might be > sufficient to see if the interest lasts. Those were the two options I recommended, along with an instant film camera in case they’re just exploring his interest. > HTH Definitely does, Igor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net "The invincible shield of caring Is a weapon sent from the sky against being dead." - Tao Te Ching 67 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
