Whats a cheap camera for a 13 year old interested in photography?
Im keen on learning photography i dont know much yet but am learning. First though i need a camera. It has to be cheap enough as i dont have very much to spend.
Im keen on learning photography i dont know much yet but am learning. First though i need a camera. It has to be cheap enough as i dont have very much to spend.
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start with a cheap point and shoot… though a Fuji HS10 is one of the best bridge cameras…
read up on the manual for the camera… learn about the basics of photography…
then take it from there…
You can get a good point-and-shoot camera for around $100. Here is a link for page three of B&H’s offerings of point-and-shoot cameras ranked from lowest to highest price. The cameras on page 1 and 2 are mostly kiddie cameras or made by Vivitar. I can’t vouch for their quality. But starting with the first Pentax (on page 2) and moving forward, the rest will give you great results in normal shooting situations. Since you’re just starting out, keep it simple. As your skills grow, you will find your first camera is not up to your needs. Then it’s time to move up to the next level. If you stick with it, a digital SLR is in your future. But you don’t need that now.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/pn/3/ci/8612/Ns/p_PRICE_2|0/N/4291645405
If your really interested in photography (want too study it) then don’t just go for a point and shoot bridge camera, get a DSLR. It’s a waste of money getting a bridge camera if your interested in getting the shots you really want, with different lenses etc…..
Study photography before buying a camera (i’m 14, I spent over 4 months studying photography,DSLR,Camera lenses,Tripods and other accessories and it really paid off!!
So my tip is. If your really interested in photography, study it until you fully understand and then choose a camera you want and put a lot into getting it!
It depends whether or not you’re interested in film or digital. Digital may be easy and convenient, but taking a good picture with film is a skill that translates well into digital. Try pawn shops for old cameras; the equipment will be there as well.
I have to agree with JR that decent cameras can be had for a reasonable cost in thrift and pawn shops. Check out garage sales in your area, too. And ask around with family, friends, etc. They might just have a usable but older model sitting in a closet they’d be willing to sell you at low cost, or outright give it to you, just to get rid of it. And how about checking out Craigs’ list, etc. for used units? Make sure you get a memory card and GOOD rechargeable batteries to go along with the used unit if you decide to go that route. Litihum-ion cameras batteries can cost quite a bit to replace if a used camera’s unit is failing – a common reason for otherwise decent used cameras to be put aside. A manual with the used camera is not that critical right away – if the manufacturer is still in business, you can typically download it for free from their WWW site. But _DO_ get the manual, and read it, and CHECK OUT ALL OF THE FEATURES.
Since you really “dont have very much to spend” (and I was 13 once, so I can sympathize), I’d suggest you stay away from film cameras for the time being. The cost of film processing by itself, even at Wal-Mart, will be a drag on you budget. Get a SR film camera after you picked up some core basics on composition, backlight exposure control, etc., with a digital camera.
As for specific brands – there’s several good ones, and a prior poster gave a site where you can get more information. Do some homework there, and “kick the tires” of units at a local store that carries cameras, and check cameras your friends might have too.