Camera For Kids Buying Guide

The age when a child may be ready for their own camera is largely dependent on the child’s interests. Some preschoolers and kindergarten-age children may be ready for their own cameras if they have a budding interest in photography, while others may not want one till they are in their teens.

When purchasing a digital camera for your child, it is important to consider the physical size of the camera and the controls. If your child has larger hands, he may have trouble using a small camera with tiny buttons. Similarly, if your child is still working on his fine motor skills, he may have problems navigating complex cameras with many buttons.

In terms of technical features, go with a camera that has several functions. An adequate zoom range lets kids play around with their camera frame and figure out what exactly they want to include in the shot. Video capability is ideal for older kids who want to begin filming short scenes. A simple user interface is ideal for all ages because it makes the camera easy to use without parental

Fun Facts About Cameras For Kids

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What will you do with the hundreds of photos your kids take? Soon enough, they will fill up their memory card and will be asking for more space to store their works of art. Make it a point to go through the photos once a month and delete anything that is blurry, out of focus or repetitive. If kids are old enough, you can give them the task  to sort out what to keep and what to remove. Be sure to print some and hang them around your home to encourage your kids’ artistic side.

Tip and Advice

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When your child first gets the camera, take some time to orient them on the basic functionality. Depending on their age, you can go through the instruction manual together, or read it yourself to answer some basic questions. Show your child how to turn the camera on and off, how to snap a photo, how to zoom in and out and how to delete a photo.

Depending on the age of the child, you can also show them when to use the flash and when not to. You can also discuss how to upload camera photos onto a computer, as well as how to charge the camera.

Once you have shown your child the basics of how the camera works and how they can use it, let them explore the rest. Kids are naturally curious. Giving them the freedom to figure out how they want to take photos and what they want to document will enable them to grow their creative side and discover their artistic skills. If they have questions about photography technique, When teaching children about photography, you can guide them or point them towards other resources, but it’s best to let them have some fun before getting into the technical aspects of photography.

 If your child is old enough to use social media, have a discussion on what kinds of photos are appropriate to share and what kinds of photos should not be shared online. If anyone is within the photo, make sure to get their consent before posting publicly.