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Major Nikon

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16. That's why I said it's really more of a parent/child project

Tue Nov 19, 2013, 01:08 PM

Nov 2013

I think full manual cameras are great starters, but I'm just not so sure film is worth it anymore as a starter unless you really want to get creative like you can with the Holga. The problem with film is that it costs you every single time you release the shutter, so if all you are doing is creating images that can just as easily (much more so actually) be created with a digital camera, I'm not sure it's worth it for someone starting out anymore. The images made with a Holga are not so easily reproduced with a digital camera.

The problem I have with most digital cameras as tools for learning is many of them are clumsy when it comes to shooting full manual. Cameras that have a dedicated control for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are generally at the higher end of the price spectrum and are geared towards pros and serious amateurs.

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Any recommendations for an actual camera for a 14 year old? [View all] rug Nov 2013 OP

Here's one that's free, just a dollar! Scuba Nov 2013 #1

At least you didn't post a picture of this. rug Nov 2013 #2

My preference is for cameras that use AA batteries rather than special dedicated batteries. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #3

That's the info I was looking for. Thanks. rug Nov 2013 #4

This is the one I bought most recently, might be more than you want but it comes in pink. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #5

An excellent start for an educated search. rug Nov 2013 #8

Actually cell phone cameras aren't all that bad these days Major Nikon Nov 2013 #6

They are good but there is something to be said for a dedicated device. rug Nov 2013 #7

I like all sorts of photography Major Nikon Nov 2013 #9

That's a very good point. rug Nov 2013 #10

Well there is to a point Stevenmarc Nov 2013 #11

Dammit, I had to google EyeFi. Maybe Scuba was right about the Brownie. rug Nov 2013 #12

It's a lot easier than it may appear Stevenmarc Nov 2013 #13

I agree. alfredo Nov 2013 #17

Surprised you said Holga Stevenmarc Nov 2013 #15

That's why I said it's really more of a parent/child project Major Nikon Nov 2013 #16

the iPod Touch has a good camera. alfredo Nov 2013 #18

I don't take very many pics with my iPhone Major Nikon Nov 2013 #19

Which light meter app? I looked at FotoMeterPro alfredo Nov 2013 #20

This is the one I use Major Nikon Nov 2013 #21

That looks good too. There's a Yashica G I've been looking at for $35. alfredo Nov 2013 #25

I have both Stevenmarc Nov 2013 #24

The Luxi Clip looks great. alfredo Nov 2013 #26

I have a 1 year old Nikon Pharaoh Nov 2013 #14

Look at the Samsung Galaxy camera alfredo Nov 2013 #22

CanonSL1 - Ricoh GR IV - Panasonic LF 1 alfredo Nov 2013 #23

UPDATE: She liked it! Thank you all for your suggestions. rug Dec 2013 #27