subject: How to Choose Digital Cameras For Kids [print this page] How to Choose Digital Cameras For Kids How to Choose Digital Cameras For Kids
What things should you consider when buying a child a digital camera? Some factors to keep in mind are your budget, obviously, as well as the age of the child, his or her knowledge of cameras, and interest in the subject. It can be daunting to choose a digital camera for a child because there are so many options available. The following guidelines will help you in your search for the right digital camera for your child.
If you are shopping for a young child, check out the selection of digital cameras made for kids offered by stores such as Disney and Fisher Price. While these look like toys with their bright colors, large buttons, and easy to use features, they are real cameras. These cameras are also sturdy and made for the rough treatment kids normally give to toys. These companies have experience in making toys that kids enjoy, so if your child is young, you may want to consider getting them one of these toy models.
The resolution, measured in mega pixels, is another important factor to consider. Photos will be blurry and not as high quality if the number of mega pixels is too low.
The price of cameras made for kids is kept low by limiting the number of mega pixels. If your child is old enough to notice the quality issues with the low resolution cameras, you may want to consider getting something a little better. You can get a basic but good quality digital camera at a reasonable price that will result in noticeably superior to the ones produced by children's cameras.
It is also important to consider USB cables when you are shopping for cameras. If you want to be able to share the pictures you take, print, store or put them online you'll need this USB cord. This is something any real digital camera will have, but a toy or kid's camera may not. No matter how old the child is, however, it's good to be able to easily upload photos to another device. In these times most digital cameras will have one but just to be sure double check before purchasing. In a few cases you may have to purchase one seperately.
You will need to consider many factors and options when looking for a digital camera for a child. You can start children out with a simple, toy of a camera, but you will find that they will soon want a "real" grown up model. Kids in today's world become interested in technology at younger and younger ages. Finding the right digital camera for your child will be easier if you keep the above suggestions in mind.
