digital camera

tofu

I would like to get a digital camera for my mum, who is in her 50s.  She got some used Canon lens from her friend.   Just wonder do the lens fit Canon only or all other brand  as well.  
I read the mingpao today, which talked about the D500, 5000D & ...., just wonder which one do you recommend for someone who has min. experience/no experience.
Regard to the price, is it better to buy it here or HongKong?  Where do you shop for camera in Greater Van, beside futureshop/bestbuy.  Thanks.

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yoursecret

Canon lens will only fit Canon cameras. However Canon lens are divided into EF-S and EF. EF will fit all Canon cameras and EF-S will fit only Digital Rebels and some others. Have a look at this page,
http://www.slrphotographyguide.c ... r/EF-EFS-lens.shtml

5000D is Nikon, so won't fit your mom's lens. For person without any camera experience, then it doesn't matter because nowadays all camera have "auto" mode. You can just point and shoot. Then why not just get a cheap point and shoot? Because a DSLR camera has better feature and lens, even in simple mode it will beat a cheap camera.

buying in HK is cheaper but if you want better warranty and service then buy local.
Another option is buy from Canadian online retailers outside BC, that way you can save on PST. Try McBain, Henry's and the Camera Store.

tofu

thanks yoursecret.  actually i made a mistake, she got the nikon lens. so as you said she can only get the nikon la.  the mingpao mentioned the 5000D doesn't has "Image stabilizer", just wonder is it a big deal if she is not using the auto focus mode
my cell pic is quite blurry.  but since the machine is much heavy, just wonder is it a big deal.  or image stabilizer is a mush for shaky hands.  
in general, how much can we save if we buy it in hk, is it just the taxes?   will that be close to 10-20% ar.  thanks.

maanmo

does not make sense to me, to buy a DSLR camera just  because someone gave  you some
lenses.  ask that friend who gave away lenses for advice on how to use them

if your mom  needs a camera and has minimum  experience, its not your job to  pick a DSLR for her, unless you have used a DSLR yourself, and  is willing to  show her the way
  does any one in your mom 's family has a digital camera, that your mum can use?

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tofu

if i want to get a car, no matter someone gets me the engine oil or not, i will still buy the car.  but it is lucky someone can give me some freebie equip. la.  if you are going to get me the gel eyeliner, i don't mind to buy the brush wor.

why it is such a big deal to help mum to do some research ar?  you have a really bad relationship with you mum?

no one in our family has a dc, since she is the only one who likes to take photo.

yoursecret

4# tofu


5000D the camera itself doesn't have "image stabilizer" but some of the lens have it. Nikon calls it "Vibration Reduction" or VR. It's useful more in low light condition. If your mom has shaky hands then this will help for sure. Or get a tripod.

Actually I never buys camera from HK so I don't have the numbers for you. Usually I buy online from Alberta stores, relatively close and no PST.

maanmo

7# tofu

if your mum needs a DSLR , she should do her own research

maanmo , my self likes to take photos, but maanmo has been too lazy to even  understand and use all the features of  the point and shoot camera

if your mum does not do the research herself about what camera to buy. she is not going to use all the features in the camera some one give her

tofu

thanks yoursecret, so probably 5000D is not good for her.  as i mentioned, she got the lenses already, so she is better get the body with image stabilizer.  i checked few sites for prices.  for 5000d, hk price is ~10% cheaper than canadian online store.

maanmo, thanks for your concern, my mum is retiring, she has ton of time to play with her new toy and try out all the features