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Kurt.

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I’m looking to buy a camera for somebody for Xmas, they’re interested in taking up photography as a hobby but as yet don’t have a camera. I personally have no idea what to look for when purchasing an entry level camera so any advice would be great. I’m looking at a max spend of £300

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I have enough sawdust already.

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I don’t know where big bad jeff lives so I can’t go to him for advice.
 

Kurt. said:
I’m looking to buy a camera for somebody for Xmas, they’re interested in taking up photography as a hobby but as yet don’t have a camera. I personally have no idea what to look for when purchasing an entry level camera so any advice would be great. I’m looking at a max spend of £300

ps

I have enough sawdust already.

pps
I don’t know where big bad jeff lives so I can’t go to him for advice.
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I bought a Nikon D3500 DSLR a couple years ago (just over £300 with lens). Lovely pics with great Auto functions but also allows you to manually change settings if you're feeling adventurous. Probably a bit dearer now (or been replaced with a different model). I love it but certainly am not a photographer in absolutely any sense of the word.

Think I'd be tempted to buy second hand as I'm sure many, many people must have bought with a view to take up photography as a hobby but found their phone was handier and the quality is so good nowadays.
 

woodsyni said:
I bought a Nikon D3500 DSLR a couple years ago (just over £300 with lens). Lovely pics with great Auto functions but also allows you to manually change settings if you're feeling adventurous. Probably a bit dearer now (or been replaced with a different model). I love it but certainly am not a photographer in absolutely any sense of the word.

Think I'd be tempted to buy second hand as I'm sure many, many people must have bought with a view to take up photography as a hobby but found their phone was handier and the quality is so good nowadays.
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Just to add that you'd probably pick up a bundle second hand as tripod, bag etc can be pricey enough too.
 
I think it depends if that person already has a point and shoot and is looking to get into the next level or do you just want a decent compact?

You can get a Canon Eos 2000D (body only) for just over £300, mind you they would still have to buy a lens for £80-200+ on top, but that gives them a foothold into turning it into a real hobby where you manual control everything.

Just look in argos to view a range of point and shoot ones and see what sort of features you like the look of to go find for the best price. You can get a fairly high spec one for that sort of cash. Sony used to be the business, not sure now.
 
Learning to edit the photos is probably as important as the actual photo itself though so software is important too. Some decent free stuff to start with though.
 

Kurt. said:
I’m looking to buy a camera for somebody for Xmas, they’re interested in taking up photography as a hobby but as yet don’t have a camera. I personally have no idea what to look for when purchasing an entry level camera so any advice would be great. I’m looking at a max spend of £300

ps

I have enough sawdust already.

pps
I don’t know where big bad jeff lives so I can’t go to him for advice.
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One of these fellas should be able to help
 

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