Which camera for 8 year old?
- Thread starter SiHH
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I think my dad bought me a little film camera when i was around that age. It was plastic and rubbish but that's besides the point
Disposables can actually take really nice pictures, in good enough light. But the truth of the matter is that they aren't going to get into photography unless they discover it of their own accord. By all means, buy them a camera. Just don't expect it to be used for much other than facebook pictures
If you want to go film (which is probably a good idea, not just because of the superiority but also because it will work out a lot cheaper if/when they break it) then obviously you'll want a P&S, but make sure it's something that doesn't look old.
If you want to go film (which is probably a good idea, not just because of the superiority but also because it will work out a lot cheaper if/when they break it) then obviously you'll want a P&S, but make sure it's something that doesn't look old. Aesthetics matter to an eight year old, you don't want them thinking you bought them a rubbish camera or one they'd be embarrassed to use in public. I'll see if i can find some suggestions, post them in the morning.
Thanks look forward to your suggestions
I have two suggestions:
1) Disposables. Cheap to break
You can get waterproof disposables that they can use in the snow, sand, water etc without fear.
2) A digital camera with an internal (periscope) lens mechanism, such as the Sony T series. Compacts tend to get broken in the hands of children by the lens mechanism being crushed. The cameras with an internal mechanism don't have that problem.
Andrew
Not keen on disposables to be honest, would rather go digital so he can learn about transferring files etc.
Will check out the Sony
thanks!