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tony field said:
Give them the 5 D2 and buy a 5D3 or 5D4 for yourself.
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Ohh! that's a great suggestion I found!!

At this moment I can't afford to buy one of these 2 now. But I will keep it in my mind.



so thank you for the suggestion.
 
Bob said:
What’s their skill level?
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Hello Bob,

Thank you for asking this valuable question. My Mom and Dad are very smart and they know how to use a DSLR camera. My DAD was my first teacher who helped me to learn all the things about a DSLR camera.

thanks again.
 
PhotoTeach2 said:
I see there has been questions as to the budget and their skill level.

Unless both are "high", I suggest a more compact P&S or "bridge".

I specifically suggest the FZ-1000 (@ $500-600) is the best value and most capable. Very fast and convenient to use, (especially on vacation).
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thanks for the suggestion. But the budget is pretty high for me.
 
Emily Anders said:
skyglider said:
What's the budget?
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Ohh I am sorry, I should have to mention. My budget around $300-$350.
I will be waiting for your good suggestion.

thank you
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I don't think you will be able to buy a new camera with sensor size of 1" or larger for $350. In case you are not aware of sensor size pros and cons, sensor size of:
  • 1" typically have good low-light capability.
  • micro 4/3 is larger and has better low-light capability.
  • APS-C in DSLRs have very good low-light capability.
  • Full Frame has the best low-light capability (I believe your 5D Mark II is a full frame camera.
For your budget of $350 for a "new" camera which you said you wanted to buy in another post, I think you will have to settle for a small sensor size of 1/2.3". This sensor size has poor low-light capability unless you can find one with a large max aperture of about f/1.2 which is very hard to do if even available.

Modern high end smart phones have small sensors but they have a large max aperture of about f/1.2. Plus they use computational photography to get quite good picture quality even in low-light. They will have better picture quality than the typical small sensor cameras.

So as another poster suggested, your best bet may be to see if you can upgrade either your mom's or dad's current smart phone to a late model one with a good camera for $350. In effect it will be the same as buying one camera for them to share. After all, your dad will use the smartphone to take pictures of your mom and vice versa.

EDIT: Plus your parents will love always having their new smartphone with great camera always with them where ever they go, even when not on vacation.

When my wife and I go on tour vacations, only about 4 people use dedicated cameras (I'm one) while all the rest use their smart phones. I used to carry my Panasonic FZ1000 (DSLR size camera) but since I bought my Samsung S8 phone, I won't be taking my FZ1000 any more unless we go on a wild life vacation in Alaska or similar.

Sky
 
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Emily Anders said:
PhotoTeach2 said:
I see there has been questions as to the budget and their skill level.

Unless both are "high", I suggest a more compact P&S or "bridge".

I specifically suggest the FZ-1000 (@ $500-600) is the best value and most capable. Very fast and convenient to use, (especially on vacation).
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thanks for the suggestion. But the budget is pretty high for me.
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skyglider said:
Emily Anders said:
skyglider said:
What's the budget?
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Ohh I am sorry, I should have to mention. My budget around $300-$350.
I will be waiting for your good suggestion.

thank you
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I don't think you will be able to buy a new camera with sensor size of 1" or larger for $350. In case you are not aware of sensor size pros and cons, sensor size of:
  • 1" typically have good low-light capability.
  • micro 4/3 is larger and has better low-light capability.
  • APS-C in DSLRs have very good low-light capability.
  • Full Frame has the best low-light capability (I believe your 5D Mark II is a full frame camera.
For your budget of $350 for a "new" camera which you said you wanted to buy in another post, I think you will have to settle for a small sensor size of 1/2.3". This sensor size has poor low-light capability unless you can find one with a large max aperture of about f/1.2 which is very hard to do if even available.

Modern high end smart phones have small sensors but they have a large max aperture of about f/1.2. Plus they use computational photography to get quite good picture quality even in low-light. They will have better picture quality than the typical small sensor cameras.

So as another poster suggested, your best bet may be to see if you can upgrade either your mom's or dad's current smart phone to a late model one with a good camera for $350. In effect it will be the same as buying one camera for them to share. After all, your dad will use the smartphone to take pictures of your mom and vice versa.

EDIT: Plus your parents will love always having their new smartphone with great camera always with them where ever they go, even when not on vacation.

When my wife and I go on tour vacations, only about 4 people use dedicated cameras (I'm one) while all the rest use their smart phones. I used to carry my Panasonic FZ1000 (DSLR size camera) but since I bought my Samsung S8 phone, I won't be taking my FZ1000 any more unless we go on a wild life vacation in Alaska or similar.

Sky
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Oh SKY ... no more FZ love ... say it isn't so ... LOL
 
PhotoTeach2 said:
skyglider said:
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PhotoTeach2 said:
PhotoTeach2 said:
When my wife and I go on tour vacations, only about 4 people use dedicated cameras (I'm one) while all the rest use their smart phones. I used to carry my Panasonic FZ1000 (DSLR size camera) but since I bought my Samsung S8 phone, I won't be taking my FZ1000 any more unless we go on a wild life vacation in Alaska or similar.

Sky
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Oh SKY ... no more FZ love ... say it isn't so ... LOL
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Heh, heh, I will always love my FZ1000 for stills and I'm using it to make youtube videos too. Great all around camera in all respects.

But I've changed my perspective of taking pictures now. FZ1000 for vacations that require long optical zoom (during sunlight) and Samsung S8 phone for everything else including vacation evenings when I bring my FZ1000. I'll use my FZ1000 for weddings plus external flash for the receptions.

But my S8 phone takes beautiful pictures and it fits nicely in my carrying case on my belt :-) .

Sky
 
skyglider said:
PhotoTeach2 said:
skyglider said:
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When my wife and I go on tour vacations, only about 4 people use dedicated cameras (I'm one) while all the rest use their smart phones. I used to carry my Panasonic FZ1000 (DSLR size camera) but since I bought my Samsung S8 phone, I won't be taking my FZ1000 any more unless we go on a wild life vacation in Alaska or similar.

Sky
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Oh SKY ... no more FZ love ... say it isn't so ... LOL
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Heh, heh, I will always love my FZ1000 for stills and I'm using it to make youtube videos too. Great all around camera in all respects.

But I've changed my perspective of taking pictures now. FZ1000 for vacations that require long optical zoom (during sunlight) and Samsung S8 phone for everything else including vacation evenings when I bring my FZ1000. I'll use my FZ1000 for weddings plus external flash for the receptions.

But my S8 phone takes beautiful pictures and it fits nicely in my carrying case on my belt :-) .

Sky
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Yes .... have to admit that cell-cams have come a long way .... and a good option for WA since it would require an attachment to get (12mm-EFL) UWA.

And especially good enough if you don't need larger prints, (aka 24"x36" posters I am selling from FZ).

The FZ is currently working great for me in dark-dark dances, (w/ its DFD fast-focusing @ -4EV AF capability). I shot for an Elks Halloween dance last night, cell-phone would be way-way too slow for that.
 
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