should i do this?
Dec 12, 2013 08:50:14 #
JC56 wrote:
I have twin grandkids....... girl (very artistic but a bossy little bitch) & boy...... ( just potty trained but goes with the flow) they turned seven in November.....they have more toys than Santa's factory..... all they want, want, want, is video crap and Barbie dolls!!! I'm thinking about buying them canon SX 50's and taking them on a fun little road trip......Is this a good decision? all comments welcome. My wife thinks I'm crazy.
sincerely,
Bad Grandpa
sincerely,
Bad Grandpa
Too young for an SX50. Give them a cheap camera to learn on, unless you have money to burn. At that age they'll trash it. I agree with your wife!
Dec 12, 2013 08:51:19 #
JC56 wrote:
good comment...these kids live in a pussy world...play dates....over protection...don't get a bruise or scrape...play "virtual" games..... it drives me nuts...you don't have to buy them a camera provide them something that makes them bond with live humans...... baseball bats, tennis rackets, marbles, anything but vid games and xbox xxx version 3.6...I'm sure xbots are fun to play...but it sucks all humanity and social skills from the young...........jmho I could be wrong.
Is that the children's fault ?
I think that giving each of them a cheap camera to play with when they are out with gramps, mom and dad is a great idea. It's amazing what 7 year olds see that the adults don't see, even though they are in the same place at the same time, seeing the same thing. I've seen children take pictures of leaves, bugs, and ant hills. They have no preconceived opinions, are excited to see those little things in front of them and are excited to show them to the adults. I wish we adults weren't as incumbered.
Dec 12, 2013 08:57:59 #
Hi JC56
My wife agrees with your wife.
PS I do see your point! maybe not a SX50 but something smaller.
My wife agrees with your wife.
PS I do see your point! maybe not a SX50 but something smaller.
JC56 wrote:
I have twin grandkids....... girl (very artistic but a bossy little bitch) & boy...... ( just potty trained but goes with the flow) they turned seven in November.....they have more toys than Santa's factory..... all they want, want, want, is video crap and Barbie dolls!!! I'm thinking about buying them canon SX 50's and taking them on a fun little road trip......Is this a good decision? all comments welcome. My wife thinks I'm crazy.
sincerely,
Bad Grandpa
sincerely,
Bad Grandpa
Dec 12, 2013 09:00:05 #
My grandson and I have been teaching my 5- now 6 yo granddaughter have to use a Nikon D300s. she has learned to use the back focus button. now we do set the setting for her but she has a good eye
Dec 12, 2013 09:00:57 #
mborn wrote:
My grandson and I have been teaching my 5- now 6 yo granddaughter have to use a Nikon D300s. she has learned to use the back focus button. now we do set the setting for her but she has a good eye
Good point!
Dec 12, 2013 09:05:19 #
As a three-time great grandpa, I'd go along with spending less for their cameras (they probably have no appreciation for quality stuff), and definitely get them out of their current world and let them experience the real one. Good luck!!
Dec 12, 2013 09:05:35 #
good idea; don't go too from home, just in case something occurs. A local state park with camping is a good start.
Dec 12, 2013 09:12:01 #
JC56 wrote:
not kidding. go to local goodwill or salvation army stores...people donate some darn near new cameras....... you can pick them up damn cheap.
Thank you. Mercer
Dec 12, 2013 09:20:05 #
Mercer wrote:
Thank you. Mercer
And which twin will get the "good" camera? Unless the cameras are identical, there will be friction between the kids.
Dec 12, 2013 09:29:49 #
Hankwt wrote:
Sorry i think maybe too young and perhaps what they really need is some old fashioned discipline and upbringing....... sorry
Yup, I must agree with you, Hankwt.... at least for the little girl :)
Dec 12, 2013 09:35:06 #
I don't think they're too young for cameras. I'd agree that it would make more sense to start them with something cheaper and easier to use, though. A photo camping trip sounds awesome to me. I still remember taking my first grandson to Lake Berryessa for a week. We fished and photographed. Brought back a LOT more photos than fish!
Dec 12, 2013 09:36:39 #
I agree, human interaction is good, but living in a large area such as St Louis, you need to be very carefull with whom you associate. I have moved multiple times in my life, from a small town of 450 to Atlanta. Believe me, people are different everywhere. There is good and bad everywhere, but grandpa is limited on what he can do, so his choices are his to make, and if they work, great!!! Go for it gramps! :thumbup:
Dec 12, 2013 09:53:06 #
JC56 wrote:
I have twin grandkids....... girl (very artistic but a bossy little bitch)
sincerely,
Bad Grandpa
sincerely,
Bad Grandpa
Bossy little bitch ???
Maybe before anything you need to be a good grandpa.
Dec 12, 2013 10:00:46 #
Sounds wonderful but I would not get them the sx 50. I bought my grand kids the Nikon Coolpix S 31. It is geared towards kids, easy to use, has video and can go underwater. Also I gave them an online photography class from
www.jessicasprague.com. She is a wonderful instructor and has 3 boys of her own. It is typically run in June and July
http://www.adorama.com/INKCPS31BLA.html
www.jessicasprague.com. She is a wonderful instructor and has 3 boys of her own. It is typically run in June and July
http://www.adorama.com/INKCPS31BLA.html
Dec 12, 2013 10:41:02 #
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