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tonye d
my son will be 3 in June and believe it or not is a great photographer with my Iphone. I need one that is not only kid friendly but waterproof, shockproof, and has rechargeable batteries. I have looked at the digital cameras for kids but all of the review seem to be not so good. Either it's because they only take regular batteries or the pictures come out fuzzy. So I decided to look for just a regular digital camera but since there are about 74375209874527 different ones I really need some suggestions or advice as to which would be best. I wish I could attach a picture that he has taken so you can see what I mean about his photography. I have had photographers on Facebook fall in love with pics he has taken. Please help!!
Answer
You can go with anything from a Lego camera :
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Blue-LG10002-LEGO-Camera/dp/B002L6I9Z4
to a waterproof/drop proof ruggedized camera:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-2-7-inch/dp/B0073HSJGU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1367796289&sr=1-1&keywords=nikon+s30
Here is a video that should convince you about kid-proof cameras. Although it is made by Olympus, all of the ruggedized cameras have a similar toughness to them. This "kid-proof" video shows kids being rough with the cameras, throwing them into water, hammering on them, stomping them - everything kids seem to do...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8OTMVm1MFI
And here is an inexpensive one from Olympus:
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-TG-320-Series-Optical-Blue/dp/B006ZAHNHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367796639&sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+waterproof+camera
You can go with anything from a Lego camera :
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Blue-LG10002-LEGO-Camera/dp/B002L6I9Z4
to a waterproof/drop proof ruggedized camera:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-2-7-inch/dp/B0073HSJGU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1367796289&sr=1-1&keywords=nikon+s30
Here is a video that should convince you about kid-proof cameras. Although it is made by Olympus, all of the ruggedized cameras have a similar toughness to them. This "kid-proof" video shows kids being rough with the cameras, throwing them into water, hammering on them, stomping them - everything kids seem to do...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8OTMVm1MFI
And here is an inexpensive one from Olympus:
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-TG-320-Series-Optical-Blue/dp/B006ZAHNHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367796639&sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+waterproof+camera
What type of camera should I get?
Daisy
I'm 16 and I need a digital camera, I don't think I want to spend more than $300. I like the touch screen ones but I want a good quality camera as well. I was thinking a 12 mega pixel. Any recommendations?
Answer
First of all, the number of mega pixels is the LAST thing you should be concerned about. If you are looking for cameras in this price range you are most likely going to be getting an advanced point and shoot (P&S) type camera and these models usually use relatively small image sensors. That means that, to get a high MP count they have to use smaller pixels which causes the maker to make compromises in other image qualities. See this link if you want more information ~
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm
The main advantage of high MP counts is they allow you to make larger prints from you photos. Generally 4x6 inch is the standard photo size, so unless you are planning to make many prints of photos larger than standard page size (8.5 x 11 inches) you don't need more than 6-10 MP. Also, remember that the higher the MP count the smaller the number of pictures you can store on a memory card.
What you really need to do is ask yourself "What will I use the camera for?"
- If you want to have something that is easy to carry around look at compact models.
- If you want to be able to take pictures at events and parties you probably want one with good flash and/or high ISO capabilities (where lower MP are usually better). And face or smile detection might be important!
- If you want to do videos you want one with good sound recording capability. Again lower MP often means you can shoot longer clips before you have to stop.
- If you do a lot of sports or vigorous outdoor activities you might look at rugged waterproof models.
Consider these factors and then determine which ones are most important to you then find models that have as many of the features you want and are in your price range.
Good brands to look for with P&S models are, in alphabetical order -
Canon, Fuji, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony
I have been impressed with models from Sony, Canon and Olympus.
Here is a link to a comparison chart for a range of models (note there are multiple pages) they do not provide a way to eliminate models by $$$ so look at the price first and you can remove cameras that exceed your price range.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp
HTH. Godd luck
First of all, the number of mega pixels is the LAST thing you should be concerned about. If you are looking for cameras in this price range you are most likely going to be getting an advanced point and shoot (P&S) type camera and these models usually use relatively small image sensors. That means that, to get a high MP count they have to use smaller pixels which causes the maker to make compromises in other image qualities. See this link if you want more information ~
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm
The main advantage of high MP counts is they allow you to make larger prints from you photos. Generally 4x6 inch is the standard photo size, so unless you are planning to make many prints of photos larger than standard page size (8.5 x 11 inches) you don't need more than 6-10 MP. Also, remember that the higher the MP count the smaller the number of pictures you can store on a memory card.
What you really need to do is ask yourself "What will I use the camera for?"
- If you want to have something that is easy to carry around look at compact models.
- If you want to be able to take pictures at events and parties you probably want one with good flash and/or high ISO capabilities (where lower MP are usually better). And face or smile detection might be important!
- If you want to do videos you want one with good sound recording capability. Again lower MP often means you can shoot longer clips before you have to stop.
- If you do a lot of sports or vigorous outdoor activities you might look at rugged waterproof models.
Consider these factors and then determine which ones are most important to you then find models that have as many of the features you want and are in your price range.
Good brands to look for with P&S models are, in alphabetical order -
Canon, Fuji, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony
I have been impressed with models from Sony, Canon and Olympus.
Here is a link to a comparison chart for a range of models (note there are multiple pages) they do not provide a way to eliminate models by $$$ so look at the price first and you can remove cameras that exceed your price range.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp
HTH. Godd luck
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