Which digital camera, and accessories for a 11 year old?

Bob

I have an 11 year old daughter that is interested in photography. For the last two summer when she spent her summer vacation with me, she liked taking pictures of the flowers, trees, buildings and anything else with my canon 50D and whatever lens I had on it at the moment.

she thought it was intresting how I took photos of the fireworks using long shutter times on a tripod. and when I would take long exposures of her painting with light at night time.

Yesterday she asked me if I could get her a digital camera. I told her maybee someday, but not right now. ( if I did do it today I would want it to be a suprise to her in the mail)

So, I know that by her asking, it is not just a fad she will grow out of. I beleive she really has an intrest in photography,

I'm thinking of getting her something like a canon SD1180IS and possibly a book on photography

What camera/book/accessories do you think I should get her?

thanks
p.s. my daughter lives about 800 miles away from me, sharing my camera with her is out of the question for this topic.
thanks for the replies so far.

I mistakenly put 1180. I meant the SD780IS

Answer
I think its great your daughter wants to get into photography and you can spend more time with her teaching her how to use her camera.
Maybe take her to a store that has cameras on display and see which ones she likes. Let her play around, you don't have to tell her that you getting her a camera and still keep it a surprise.
You can buy used or I suggest the cameras that are waterproof. Like the Olympus Stylus Tough.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ci=8612&N=4294538180+4294956508

For accessories there isn't much for point and shoot cameras except maybe a small tripod and a camera bag.

For books on photography I definitely recommend Scott Kelby's digital photography book. They are super easy read and offer great advice.

Waterproof camera cases for canon digital slr?

Nicole

What cases should you use for filming in/around water?

Answer
Quality housings from Ikelite will costs $1,500 and up for the camera housing and another $500 or so for the lens housing.

If you add in some equipment for a flash, and some other accessories your underwater housing can easily run well over $3,000.


I have used one of the waterproof bags from Ewa-marine to shoot while white water rafting, but I don't think I would trust it if I was SCUBA diving. For snorkeling it would be fine. It is a lot cheaper than a hard plastic housing, and is only $350.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/79667-REG/Ewa_Marine_EM_U_AXP_U_AXP_Underwater_Housing.html

Another option would be to just buy a waterproof camera like an Olympus Tough.

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