Child's first camera
Oct 8, 2020 08:08:13 #
I have a 4-year old grandson who loves taking pictures with my iPhone. These pictures are clear and the composition is spot on, he has a great eye and gets excellent results.
I am looing to buy him his first camera. It has to be simple to use, but robust enough to take good pictures. I have seen the cameras made for children, and do not like them. I want a small simple point and shoot with less buttons and controls, but of good quality an sturdiness. Any suggestions, cost is not an issue?
I am looing to buy him his first camera. It has to be simple to use, but robust enough to take good pictures. I have seen the cameras made for children, and do not like them. I want a small simple point and shoot with less buttons and controls, but of good quality an sturdiness. Any suggestions, cost is not an issue?
Oct 8, 2020 08:22:09 #
Oct 8, 2020 08:37:45 #
mvetrano2 you've answered your own query here...
By all means a cell phone wins hands down...
He will be that much further ahead of his peers with this choice...
Photography as we have come to cherish of past decades is already in the rear view "mirror" pun intended.
Current mirrorless will dominate the consumer marketplace for a brief period... And will ultimately be rolled into a portable device. Only the gerontology set will continue to embrace the rapidly vanishing "camera" dedicated only to image capture...
That said, you mission now might be to capture your grandson's epic journey with all you hard won skills...
I'm certain it will bring much joy to all involved...
enjoy the stellar moments with grandson :)
By all means a cell phone wins hands down...
He will be that much further ahead of his peers with this choice...
Photography as we have come to cherish of past decades is already in the rear view "mirror" pun intended.
Current mirrorless will dominate the consumer marketplace for a brief period... And will ultimately be rolled into a portable device. Only the gerontology set will continue to embrace the rapidly vanishing "camera" dedicated only to image capture...
That said, you mission now might be to capture your grandson's epic journey with all you hard won skills...
I'm certain it will bring much joy to all involved...
enjoy the stellar moments with grandson :)
Oct 8, 2020 08:48:01 #
n4jee
Loc: New Bern, NC
Since cost is not an option, there are 2 things I'd look for:
1. Capable of using semi automatic and manual modes.
2. Eye level viewfinder.
Number one to allow growth in the hobby and number 2 to be able to compose the shot in bright sunlight.
I bought my wife a Panasonic Lumix dmc-zs70 for those two reasons. It has a 20 MP sensor and an incredible zoom range. Price new: under $300.
Another choice: GE Power Pro X500 16 MP, 15x zoom and $99 new on eBay. I bought a used one for $25 as a loaner for Scouts going for the Photography Merit Badge.
1. Capable of using semi automatic and manual modes.
2. Eye level viewfinder.
Number one to allow growth in the hobby and number 2 to be able to compose the shot in bright sunlight.
I bought my wife a Panasonic Lumix dmc-zs70 for those two reasons. It has a 20 MP sensor and an incredible zoom range. Price new: under $300.
Another choice: GE Power Pro X500 16 MP, 15x zoom and $99 new on eBay. I bought a used one for $25 as a loaner for Scouts going for the Photography Merit Badge.
Oct 8, 2020 09:12:53 #
Thank you, I agree that an iPhone would probably work for his creativity, but I would like to be able to store his photos. So, an actual camera with an SD card would be better.
Oct 8, 2020 10:35:51 #
juan_uy
Loc: Uruguay
mvetrano2 wrote:
Thank you, I agree that an iPhone would probably work for his creativity, but I would like to be able to store his photos. So, an actual camera with an SD card would be better.
You could look into phones with good cameras and microSD slots manufactured by other companies.
Oct 8, 2020 13:39:38 #
mvetrano2 wrote:
Thank you, I agree that an iPhone would probably work for his creativity, but I would like to be able to store his photos. So, an actual camera with an SD card would be better.
You can connect the Iphone to a computer, upload the images then save onto an SD card.
Oct 8, 2020 17:12:31 #
Samsung has a phone that is comparable to the iphone and has a removeable micro sd up to 2tb.
Oct 8, 2020 19:18:01 #
Four?!? Wait until the child is at least six years old before buying him a real camera. At four, children barely understand the difference between a real camera and a non-functional toy camera anyway. And there is the danger that the young child may figure out how to remove the SD card and lose it... or possibly even swallow it. Unless you will be there to carefully supervise him at all times while he uses the camera, a toy camera would be a much better, safer option. Understandably, as a grandparent you feel that your grandchild is exceptionally intelligent and mentally far more advanced than most other children of same age. But that is usually a false impression, not reality.
Oct 8, 2020 20:27:38 #
I am a photographer and he is always wanting to shoot with my, much too heavy fro him, professional Canon equipment. He may be only 4, but he understands composition with an uncanny eye for good photos. I don’t think a toy camera will keep him interested, and I think they are a total waste of money.
Oct 9, 2020 05:41:02 #
mvetrano2 wrote:
I have a 4-year old grandson who loves taking pict... (show quote)
This one is waterproof, shock proof, has sd card slot, wifi, 13.2 mp.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NSM2X5B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_s-cGFb5SNN246
Oct 9, 2020 05:48:06 #
mvetrano2 wrote:
I have a 4-year old grandson who loves taking pict... (show quote)
Might look at Olympus TG-6. If going that route the silicon camera cover and the filter holder (sticks out in front of lens like a shade for a little protection) might be a good investment.
Oct 9, 2020 06:58:21 #
Great that you have recognized your grandchild's talent for composition and timing already; must be in the family line! Be sure and let us know what you get him, and maybe post some of his work once he's familiar with it; he just might be a prodigy.
Oct 9, 2020 07:22:59 #
Oct 9, 2020 07:28:38 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
mvetrano2 wrote:
I have a 4-year old grandson who loves taking pict... (show quote)
You spend any more than on the following your out an out of focus grampa.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kids+camera&crid=2C3DX5OYESB36&sprefix=kids+cam%2Caps%2C232&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_8
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