Trying to buy a digital camera for kids is just as daunting as buying one for yourself. The choices available are many, and sorting through the features and styles can make your head spin. This article may help you choose the one that is right for your child.
Narrow Down Your Search
So how do you decide which camera is best for your child? You might want to start narrowing down your search for the perfect digital camera by the categories below.
- Age of the child
- Features the camera offers
- Price
- Uses the camera will have
Children love photographs. They enjoy looking at them, and they find it fascinating to take pictures themselves. Even little tykes will hold a toy camera up to their face and pretend to take your picture.
Fisher-Price Kid-Tough
Believe it or not, there are actually cameras made for children as young as 2 years old. The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera is built to stand up to a preschoolers use. This means that it will not fall apart the on the 1st or even the 15th time that it gets dropped. One of its best features is that it has 2-eye viewing, so the child does not have to try and see through only one tiny little viewing window. The camera will connect to your computer for printing the pictures, and the price is not outrageous either. Read a full review of what others are saying about this product.
Disney Pix Click
For kids just a little older, perhaps of grade school age, the Disney Pix Click Digital Camera is a great choice. They come in quite a variety of colors and styles (Barbie, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hello Kitty, and Stars, just to name a few.) Kids can hook them onto their purse or backpack and take up to 40 photos wherever they are. The cost is reasonable, and this camera comes with software that your child can use to edit his or her pictures with fun Disney characters.
Kodak Optical Zoom
One of the most popular digital cameras in the teenage market seems to be the Kodak M753 7MP 3X Optical Zoom Digital Camera. The features that this camera include are the zoom lens, which kids really seem to favor for catching a friend in a photo, without that friend catching them. It also has a slightly larger viewing screen so that all those friends can have a better look. This camera even has video recording capabilities. The price of this camera is a little higher, but Kodak products really stand up to their name. Here the verdict that this camera was given at PC Advisor.
Things to Consider Before Purchasing
When you start your search for the digital camera that your child just has to have, there are a few things you should consider before you buy. You want to find the best camera at a price you can afford. Also consider if the batteries and accessories will end up costing you more in the long run.
Try to find a digital camera that states clearly what “extras” are included with your purchase, or which ones you will have to purchase separately.
Digital camera accessories may include:
- Rechargeable batteries
- Battery charger
- Memory card and storage
- Storage case
- Flash options
- Software
Owning a digital camera is a big responsibility for a little person. Making a wise choice is very important. Do your homework and stay in your budget when making your decision.
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