Digital Cameras For Children

Finding digital cameras for children that can stand up to the possible abuse and don't cost an arm and a leg can be difficult.

One of the first things to consider is the age of the children. You want to make sure you find a model that matches your child's abilities. The younger the children, the more simple and durable models are better.

If you have a 3-5 year old, Fisher Price has a model that is very rugged and simple to operate. Designed for children ages 3 and up, it has a lot of special features for the younger kids. To learn more about Fisher Price digital cameras you can go here: Fisher Price Digital Camera.

If you child is 7 years old or more, you might be able to move from the toy models to the entry level digital camera models. Keep the controls simple and make sure that there is an auto focus and exposure mode. The very basic point and shot models are even less expensive than the toy manufacturer models. The less electronics, the better since there will be less to worry controling or breaking.

Camera Features: You can find many point and shoot digital cameras with the basic features you need to for decent photos. Megapixels are not that important unless you plan on making enlargements over the normal snapshot size of 4" X 6". You can get a very detailed 12" X 18" print from as little as 3 megapixels. Most camera settings give choices of standard viewing sizes like 640 x 480 or 2048 x 1536 (a 3 megapixel camera sizes), so if you plan on printing out your photos you can go for the largest settings.

A 3x optical zoom will handle 90% of most common photo situations. The digital zoom setting is enhanced by electronics and has very poor quality and is not worth using. The recommended flash distance (how far away the flash will work) is a good thing to look at, any thing over 10 feet is good.

Both an eye viewfinder and LCD viewfinder can be a big help. If the camera just has a LCD it can make it difficult to see and shoot pictures at the same time, especially in bright light. Many times an eye viewfinder is more convenient and allows for faster operation.

Other features to consider are the size of memory (or size of memory card) that is included with the camera. Most cameras can take a memory card for extra storage but it's nice to get at least a 2 gigs of memory with the camera. Auto focus and exposure controls will make shooting a lot easier. A good rechargeable battery is a must. It's a good thing if it runs on regular batteries too so you have that option when you can't recharge but in the long run rechargeable batteries can save money.

Budgets And Prices: The sweet spot on a good entry level point and shoot digital camera is around $75 for a good brand. You can find some for as low as $30 but they may be easy to break. The more popular big name brands can cost as much as $200. As with all electronic devices, you spend more for the most popular brands and models.

Don't Forget About Accessories: An extra set of rechargeable batteries and additional memory cards are always good. Some type of protective carrying case can that allows for extra stuff and protect the camera when not in use is a good idea.

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