Recommend me a camera for the wife

Klunt Bumskrint · 8 Nov 2015 at 16:22

After using my mums DSLR beast she decided she wants one for her birthday at the end of the month. ATM she's using my Lumix TZ8 from 6 years ago.

After doing a bit of research I settled on the Nikon D3300.
Can you think of anything better for the same money, I dont really want to spend more than £250 and that'll be with len/s
Keep in mind she's no professional and just wants an easy to use DSLR that has HD video. Taking pics of the kids and stuff.

Don't need lots of fancy options but she wants to be able to have different lenses and have a fast shutter.

jono_astra · 8 Nov 2015 at 23:04

Klunt Bumskrint · 9 Nov 2015 at 07:00

So you think the D3300 is the way to go? Know the best place to buy this sort of thing? any recommended sites and is buying used ok with stuff like this.

I really don't know much about cameras

jono_astra · 9 Nov 2015 at 07:47

Mr Jones · 9 Nov 2015 at 08:28

Been using a P&S - checked.
Not a pro - checked.
Budget with lens - checked.

For the best bang for buck and IQ, I'd say instead perhaps you may want a Compact System Camera instead of a DSLR. They do HD videos, easy to use once used to the additional controls. As your wife never had a viewfinder, this will done fine:

http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/refurbished-digital-cameras

£199-£299 depending on which X-A version you want. Both include a kit lens to start her off, and more lenses are available. Hope this helps.

Minstadave · 9 Nov 2015 at 09:02

I was going to suggest a CSC or even a Sony RX100. I've found I use my camera so much more now I don't lug around a bag full of camera and lenses. I tried out my father in laws rx100ii and although it doesn't have interchangeable lenses the pictures it takes are impressive and its tiny.

Klunt Bumskrint · 9 Nov 2015 at 20:24

She wants one that she can get some lenses. I found a New d3300 for £245 with a lens. So that'll do. Cheers guys