Daughter keen on photography

[Foreign Export]

My 19 year old daughter has developed an interest in photography, and is about to embark on a few months travel in Europe.

 

She is keen to take photographs as she travels and is also keen to submit images to a stock library

 

I am unsure as to what camera would be best for her based on suitability to submit to a stock agency ( assume Alamy) and lowest possible cost.

 

Wondered if any contributors had any suggestions , happy to consider new or used gear

 

thanks

 

Martin

[Brian Yarvin]

Martin, I would suggest an Olympus (pre-OM System) Ep-l 7 or 8 with lenses. It's really small, cheap, takes large capacity SD cards and outputs a raw file of reasonable quality. Here's a link to the DP Review page: https://www.dpreview.com/products/olympus/slrs/oly_epl7

[KitJames]

There's also the Lumix G100/D. I found the menus on Panasonic cameras understandable as a newcomer back then. Thing is it lacks IBIS compared to Olympus bodies, unless you pop a lens on with image stabilisation that's still an option.

[Harry Harrison]

Your daughter may already have an idea what (35mm equivalent) focal length lenses she would like to take with her, that's going to be a factor. Also, how is she going to carry it, perhaps something discreet and small might be better than something needing a dedicated bag. Micro 4/3 sounds like a good bet, the Sony RX100 series might be a bit too small though if used carefully the quality would be good enough judging by how many use them on here. Since I'm a Fuji fan I'd have to mention the fixed lens (35mm equivalent) Fuji X100 series, you can take a great many saleable pictures with it, it's both restricting and liberating depending on your viewpoint, but the influencers have made them all rather pricy. I think you do have to think about security sadly, something that won't attract too much attention.

Edited September 23 by Harry Harrison

[Sally Robertson]

One camera that may be worth considering is Fujifilm’s new XT-50 but it may be above your budget. It shares many of the features of Fujifilm’s flagship APSC cameras but in a smaller body ideal for travel. It is commonly paired with Fujifilm’s new 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 lens or the XC 15-45mm f3.5-5.6 but you could of course select other lenses. Some details here:

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-t50-review However, as much as this is an excellent option the cost may be an issue. Earlier models, such as the XT-30 and XT-30ii could also be considered.

 

If she was looking for something super compact, the Sony RX100 series as mentioned above could be a good way to go. I have the Sony RX100 VA and it produces very good images for a small sensor size. The RX100 VII would give more reach.

 

Ricoh make a very small APSC camera, the GR III and GR IIIX. They are considered excellent image quality for their small size and their sensor is larger than the one inch sensor in the Sony. But they are fixed focal lengths (28 and 40mm respectively in 35mm equivalent) so that may be limiting in terms of wanting something flexible for various scenarios. They have been designed with street photography in mind.

 

The Nikon Z-50 that came out a few years ago now is also compact with excellent image quality and great ergonomics. It has two lenses paired to it as a kit, the 16-50 and 50-250. The Nikon Z fc is another Nikon APSC option with more retro styling and dials (similar to Fujifilm XT series).

 

I am not very knowledgeable about micro four thirds but the above Olympus mentioned by Brian and Panasonic by Kit sound like good options and a bit less expensive than some I’ve mentioned above.

Edited September 24 by Sally Robertson

[M.Chapman]

13 hours ago, KitJames said:

There's also the Lumix G100/D.

+1 That’s what I use. Good value, compact design, fine for Alamy. The 12-32mm kit lens is very compact and has good IQ, but my favourite is the Lumix 14-140mm although not sure if the budget stretches that far. Secondhand Lumix G5 or G7 are also good options. If looking for tight budget/beginner options, this was a useful recent thread. 

Mark

Edited September 24 by M.Chapman

[Alexander Hogg]

Agree with all of the above comments 

I've used the Canon 700D with a 18 to 135mm Lens Don't know if this might be within budget 

[Foreign Export]

Thank you everyone for those very helpful suggestions, I was struggling to know where to start so your ideas have really helped.

 

Will now do some research with my daughter and develop a small shortlist 

[Jay D]

20 hours ago, Harry Harrison said:

Fuji X100 series

 

+1...a fixed lens takes aways all the faff and is lighter to carry, you could pick up an S or F at a very reasonable price, and the images are great. Plus it looks cool