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Blanka:
No problem with that. Especially with the woman that are keen on the impact from mass consumption on the earth.
It is just a matter of the pink ribbon you tie around it.
Other than flowers, I hardly buy new stuff for my wife.
shmokes:
Even if price were not an issue, it is silly to operate as though SLR is right for everyone. The average person will not be happy with an SLR as their primary camera just as the average person doesn't want to carry around a 12 lbs. gaming laptop as their primary computer. Those bulky, heavy items are for enthusiasts and professionals. It is implicit in the OP that this lady has no interest in shooting in RAW and post processing in Adobe Lightroom. She's never even heard of that product. She just wants to take some decent snaps of her kids. Fitting in a purse is a far more useful feature for some people than quick access to aperture adjustments.
Vigo:
That is assuming that she doesn't already have a nice compact camera. I personally have multiple styles of cameras, and for certain occasions, yes, I bring the compact. For occasions where I want more memorable photos, it is not a huge pain to bring a bulkier camera along. And, after a certain point where you are lugging around tons of bags of emergency kids stuff on every outing, having a camera around your neck strangely becomes more convenient than in a purse or bag.
Just my 2 cents, but I would say that a DSLR isn't exclusive to professionals or enthusiasts. The difference in Lens quality alone and the results it will produce is incentive enough for a lot of people. Great for anyone who wants to create their own family portraits, or often take photos in settings that a compact simply cannot get a good shot in. Quick shots as well. I think just about everyone has gone through the agony of waiting for a compact to go through it's focus cycle and eventually coughing up the shot needed about 5 seconds too late.
shmokes:
It's a highly warranted assumption based on the information provided in the original post. She doesn't already have a nice compact camera or the original post would have stated as much, and pointed out that as a result he is looking specifically for a DSLR or micro four thirds or something. Moreover, the OP would have clarified this fact by now, based on the discussion so far. He hasn't. It is safe to say, pretty much with complete certainty, that she does not already have a nice compact camera.
Dartful Dodger:
--- Quote from: shmokes on November 04, 2011, 09:41:40 pm ---
--- Quote from: Hoopz on October 31, 2011, 07:53:56 pm ---My budget is between $200-300.
--- End quote ---
Why are we discussing anything other than point-and-shoots right now?
--- End quote ---
Because his budget is over $200.
His price range is too much for a point and shoot and too little for a DSLR.
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