This post is part of "Kids Week", running October 10-14 on the KEH Camera Blog
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When thinking about purchasing a camera for a child, there's a few options to consider. How old are they? How responsible are they with the handling of objects (are they particularly clumsy, gentle, respectful)? What's their attention span like? And how interested in photography or creative outlets are they? There is of course, also budget to consider- how much do you want to spend on a camera that they may outgrow, not use much, or break?
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| Used digital point-and-shoot, under $40. Pictured: Canon A75 |
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| Refurbished digital point-and-shoot, under $60. Pictured: Nikon L22. |
Both used and refurbished cameras are great options when you want
better quality for a good price. This could be a point and shoot that
you still have if you decide to upgrade, and then you can pass along
that camera to one of the children, or a used or refurbished
camera.
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| 35mm auto-focus film camera. Pictured: Nikon N65 |
The
digital point and shoots are better for a 12 and younger
crowd, while the
digital SLRs are great options for teenagers. And if you have a child
that is really interested in getting into photography, then an older
35mm manual film camera is also a great option. These cameras allow much
more growth, exploration, and learning for the older children then a
point and shoot will.
For a list of great 35mm manual
cameras (and why these are great starter cameras),
click here.
Underwater or weatherproof cameras are great options for younger children who may be rougher and/or prone to throwing things in water (like say, the toilet).
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| Plastic medium format camera. Pictured: Sunpet. |
Other good options for kid-friendly cameras include: kid-specific cameras
(better for little ones under 6 years of age), Lomography cameras,
and plastic novelty cameras.
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