Memphis Skyline Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm looking for a bit of advice...I want to buy a camera as a gift for someone who wants to take up a beginners photography class later this year or next. It should be a film camera rather than a digital. Or it could be a hybrid if possible. In fact that would be even better but, I guess, more expensive.I've been looking on ebay and haven't got a clue where to begin. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Should I be looking for a particular brand? Should it be an SLR? I know there's a few photographers on here and any advice is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdoom.com Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 If you can afford it get a digital SLR, nikon d40 or something else cheap enough for a beginners cameraadvantages of slr: More likely to support raw images, more versatiledisadvantages: more expensive, batteries are usually proprietary, cant shoot video)usually on low end ones)Otherwise look at the cameras which look slightly like slr's but without interchangeable lenses, fuji are a good cheap yet solid brand and would do for a beginner, they are usually a lot cheaper so you may even be able to pickup one of these AND a cheap 35mm slr. These cameras usually have the advantage of being able to use AA batteriesgo to Amazon and look there they have reviews and a variety of sellersFuji FinePix S5700 Digital Camera - Black 2.5" LCD: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photoi got one of these second hand from amazon about 2 year ago still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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