Can anyone recommend a camera for a young child?

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Pretty much as per the title...

My better half things our little girl might like a camera as she likes playing with the ones on our phones. The thing is she is only 5 1/2 (just started Year 1 at school).

We've seen that kid-tuff thing, but it's age 3 up and well, looks babyish. However, an adult digital I am thinking would be either too complicated or too fragile. She still has no real concept of 'delicate' or 'expensive'.

Is there anything in between that anyone knows of?
 
I did read a review in one of my Magazines about one with the target auidence of the builder, point and shoot but for use in a building site, shock + dust proof i cant think just now but i know i will not get to sleep until i remember or find the mag it was in hope thats of some use.

Michael
 
hi not hijacking this thread but my daughter who is 8 years old has taken a liking to photography and so has her cousin so i will watch this thread with intrest.

I feel there needs to be a balance of what dads camera has and there's what about the canon G series?????

My children need to be able to use it point and shoot to keep there interest and from there it holds there attention, a 3" screen would be good as well with there own equipment and hours of time they could home in there skills as photography is a blend of many arts and crafts with a healthy dose of good imagination is needed, my children also need to experiment with AV TV P M modes and with a built in flash although with the G series i believe you can mount a 580ex, so it seams a good allrounder.

regards Mark
 
I have an Immaculate one of these kicking about somewhere, with a case etc. You are welcome to pass it onto her free of charge if its of any use? Its got a tilting lcd screen so she can compose better with it.

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_olympus_c5050.php

Just let me know if you're interested and I'll dig it out.


Kev.
 
Wow, many thanks Kev. It would be rude to refuse an offer like that. Drop me a PM when you've dug it out, and if you've got a paypal address let me know and i'll wing some reddies over in your direction to cover expenses etc.

And thanks to everyone else who's replied. I think the idea of cheap (or free) second hand cameras is a good idea. Let her have a play and if it does get damaged it's not the end of the world. :)
 
mercmanuk said:
hi not hijacking this thread but my daughter who is 8 years old has taken a liking to photography and so has her cousin so i will watch this thread with intrest.

I feel there needs to be a balance of what dads camera has and there's what about the canon G series?????

My children need to be able to use it point and shoot to keep there interest and from there it holds there attention, a 3" screen would be good as well with there own equipment and hours of time they could home in there skills as photography is a blend of many arts and crafts with a healthy dose of good imagination is needed, my children also need to experiment with AV TV P M modes and with a built in flash although with the G series i believe you can mount a 580ex, so it seams a good allrounder.

regards Mark
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A £250 camera for an 8 year old :eek:
 
how about an Olympus mu850?
Drop proof, and waterproof. Picture quality is good too
Easy to use as ps but limited manual control.

Had mine a couple of months and haven't broke it yet
 
68lbs said:
:lol: I didnt like to say that. I thought it might just be me, being tight!
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Don't get me wrong I'm as tight as they come, and very proud of well known in our family wouldn't like people to get the wrong impression, about my generosity.



:lol:


regards Mark.
 
68lbs said:
Wow, many thanks Kev. It would be rude to refuse an offer like that. Drop me a PM when you've dug it out, and if you've got a paypal address let me know and i'll wing some reddies over in your direction to cover expenses etc.

And thanks to everyone else who's replied. I think the idea of cheap (or free) second hand cameras is a good idea. Let her have a play and if it does get damaged it's not the end of the world. :)
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You have pm...
 
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