should i do this?
Dec 11, 2013 20:32:10 #
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 11, 2013 20:33:53 #
JC56 wrote:
... & boy...... ( just potty trained but goes with the flow) ...
Love it!
Dec 11, 2013 20:34:15 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
This is the first time I've seen the original poster give TOO MUCH information. :-D
Dec 11, 2013 20:36:40 #
Dec 11, 2013 20:37:12 #
I believe I would go with a less expensive camera, unless you plan to get it back after the road trip.
Dec 11, 2013 20:38:41 #
Sorry i think maybe too young and perhaps what they really need is some old fashioned discipline and upbringing....... sorry
Dec 11, 2013 20:40:14 #
amehta wrote:
This is the first time I've seen the original poster give TOO MUCH information. :-D
you must have information in order to form an opinion. (unless you are a politician)
Dec 11, 2013 20:42:22 #
splitload wrote:
I believe I would go with a less expensive camera, unless you plan to get it back after the road trip.
you can pick up sx 50's for about 125.00 each.
Dec 11, 2013 20:44:13 #
Hankwt wrote:
Sorry i think maybe too young and perhaps what they really need is some old fashioned discipline and upbringing....... sorry
that's why I'm buying them cameras and taking them with grumpy grandpa.
Dec 11, 2013 20:44:52 #
I'd wager they could probably shoot some good photos, but my concern would be whether an SX50 would be rugged enough for a 7-year old boy. Sound like fun though, gramps! I'd say go for it.
Dec 11, 2013 20:46:14 #
Dr.db wrote:
I'd wager they could probably shoot some good photos, but my concern would be whether an SX50 would be rugged enough for a 7-year old boy. Sound like fun though, gramps! I'd say go for it.
thanks doc!
Dec 11, 2013 20:51:32 #
JC56 wrote:
you can pick up sx 50's for about 125.00 each.
Tell me where, cheapest I have seen is around $400.00
Dec 11, 2013 21:20:45 #
The idea is great, i too think the sx50 is a tad much for a youngster. Maybe a smaller point and shoot. cameta has a nikon refurb for about 60$. 12x zoom 12mp. Case card and all for 74.95 shipped.
Dec 11, 2013 21:21:55 #
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
My granddaughter's in kindergarten.
Take them backpacking/camping for a week in the Colorado mountains. They might be a bit young for the cameras, but it will get them away from all that stuff and get into nature. do some fishing and let them do every step to get it ready to eat. It might help them appreciate a toilet seat when they get home too. They might want to do it again with you, and that would be a totally cool thing for them to say some time down the road "grandpa took us camping every year."
Dec 11, 2013 21:46:11 #
jim quist wrote:
My granddaughter's in kindergarten. br Take them ... (show quote)
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.
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