Camera for my friends mom.

[KushKomputers]

My Friend recently came to me about how he waned to get his mom a new camera because she had a really bad Nikon point and shoot that takes absolute crap pics. He gave me a range of about $650 us. Being a micro 4/3 user i was thinking of an Olympus pen ep3 and the panasonic 45-200 zoom. It is coming out to about $639. Another thing is the Sony RX100 for about $649. They want very good picture quality. What do you guys think and any other suggestions? 

[extremescouter]

I would say go for the Canon t3i. I know that the t4i and t5i came out, but they really don't add anything beyond a touchscreen. You can find great deals on the t3i, and it takes amazing pictures. If you want, you can check out this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/91584772@N04/with/8964483381/

 

Those are all pictures that I've taken with the t3i, just to give you an idea of it's image quality. It also is very user friendly, and my mom can easily take great pics with it, even without knowing all of it's advanced features. 

[KushKomputers]

I would say go for the Canon t3i. I know that the t4i and t5i came out, but they really don't add anything beyond a touchscreen. You can find great deals on the t3i, and it takes amazing pictures. If you want, you can check out this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/91584772@N04/with/8964483381/

 

Those are all pictures that I've taken with the t3i, just to give you an idea of it's image quality. It also is very user friendly, and my mom can easily take great pics with it, even without knowing all of it's advanced features. 

Ya that is a really good one and i was considering that but they don't like the idea of a "big" dslr. That's why the other option was a high end point and shoot. 

[extremescouter]

Ya that is a really good one and i was considering that but they don't like the idea of a "big" dslr. That's why the other option was a high end point and shoot. 

 

Yeah, so maybe a Nikon 1 J1, or a Canon SX 500? Also, have his mom read the second review on Amazon about the t3i: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3AMTDCW73QB03/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004J3V90Y&nodeID=502394&store=photo

 

Maybe that will convince her to get a DSLR, as they have much better quality, and she may end up being happier with it, even if it does mean bringing around a larger camera. 

[josalt]

I would highly recommend http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/canon-eos-600d-twin-is-lens-kit/

 

[KushKomputers]

I would highly recommend http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/canon-eos-600d-twin-is-lens-kit/

Yes this is also a really good option for them. 

[boogschd]

id probably just tell her to get a canon G1X or a canon S110 ?

 

most would be off putted by the size of DSLR's

[oferguson]

Ya that is a really good one and i was considering that but they don't like the idea of a "big" dslr. That's why the other option was a high end point and shoot. 

for a high end point and shoot have you looked at the fujifilm x--- range. i have used the x10, not sure if its in price, but a great camera