Canon 1100D

[ausbob]

I'm thinking of getting my 14 yo daughter the 1100D for christmas as she is showing an interest in photography. Any opinions?

[yummymummy]

I started out with the 1000D, and it was ( and still is!!) a great little camera to learn on.. my 16 year old is learning to use it now, and is having great success with his photography

[Bennymiata]

A lot better than a P&S, and having a DSLR will make her look serious and I'm sure she'll be the envy of a lot of her friends.

I take it you also have a Canon, so you can swap lenses and accessories?

I was given my first SLR at around 11 years old (an Exacta that was my father's, and yes, it was a loooong time ago) and got my first new SLR when I was 13 ( a Canon FT-QL) and I know a lot of my friends were quite envious too, as most of them were lucky to have a box brownie at the time.

[KeeFy]

Definitely better than any PNS or prosumer. Are you sure you want to start her on photography? Next thing you know she'll be asking for a 85 1.2L for christmas. :P Hahahah. As Benny mentioned, if you have your own gear, but into the same brand so that she can steal... ahem... i mean borrow your lenses.

[Mark L]

If you think she would use it, get it.
If she loses interest for a while, she's always got it when the photography bug bites again.

[William W]

It is a good camera.

What lens(es) are you thinking about?

More information is required for a better targeted answer.

Are there any other cameras in the household?
Does her School offer Photography and Digital Media as a Subject?

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[Tommo224]

Wish I was as lucky!

[ausbob]

Thanks for your imput, and yes I have a canon. To start I will get the standard 18-55mm lens that comes with it.

[William W]

Below - double post. sorry
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[William W]

Thanks for your answer; it appears you have chosen; and I trust your daughter will love the gift and grow to love Photography, also.


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