Question Camera buffs pls?

[Jupitus]

Hi folks,

I know we have some decent photographers here... my lad is wanting to get started and has picked this out as an entry point to get started with...


View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-1300D-Camera-EF-S18-55-F3-5-5-6/dp/B01CU8JZPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517143865&sr=8-1&keywords=cannon


Any comments or advice please? Ta

 

[Scouse]

You need to get @Big G on this shizzle.

 

[old.user4556]

Yo yo yo, you called?

@Jupitus you can't go wrong with an entry DSLR kit like that from Canon or Nikon, these new kit lenses are really good indeed (cheap build though, plastic mount rather than metal). Also consider an entry level Canon prime such as the 50mm f/1.8 (highly regarded) as prime lenses really focus the mind. Fundamental photography basics (light, composition) and camera functions (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) can all be learned to a high degree on a camera like this, and if he likes it he can upgrade to more sophisticated Canon kit down the line. These two lenses can be used on Canon's top mid-range camera.

 

[Jupitus]

Yo yo yo, you called?

@Jupitus you can't go wrong with an entry DSLR kit like that from Canon or Nikon, these new kit lenses are really good indeed (cheap build though, plastic mount rather than metal). Also consider an entry level Canon prime such as the 50mm f/1.8 (highly regarded) as prime lenses really focus the mind. Fundamental photography basics (light, composition) and camera functions (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) can all be learned to a high degree on a camera like this, and if he likes it he can upgrade to more sophisticated Canon kit down the line. These two lenses can be used on Canon's top mid-range camera.

Hello, @Big G ! That's just the kind of input I was looking for... thank you very much!!