Tips For Choosing Your Kids Digital Camera

Choosing a kid's first digital camera can be taunting. There are many things that you must consider on the camera itself and added to the pressure of coming up with a good gift for your child, it can be more than enough to drive you nuts. Fortunately, there are several tips that can help you get by rather easily on your quest on finding the perfect digital camera for a kid.

A lot of kids are fascinated with cameras. It is once said that children always go through a photographer phase. If your kid is one of those that do, then it's high time that you find a kids digital camera for him or her. There's nothing like capturing a family member or photographing a friend for kids, and with a camera, you will not only let your child enjoy a new plaything but also let him or her see the world in many different ways.

There are many things about a camera that most kids like. For toddlers and those in their elementary days, the most fascinating qualities in a camera includes turning it on and off on their own, seeing something or someone differently in the LCD, seeing themselves on the picture, and the cause and effect of pushing the shutter button and seeing something that they made.

Cameras for the younger kids are often used to take a lot of pictures of the same object or of a person that they know. Their typical subjects involve the floor, partial shots of friends and family members and even the ceiling. For this age group, a camera that is sturdy and durable and fits small hands is best. Controls that be user-friendly, easy to use with a lot of automated features such as auto-focus and flash. The picture resolution must be of high quality and a huge storage space would be also good.

For kids that range from the early elementary through middle school, cameras are now used for minor documentation. They are fascinated with the camera and its ability to capture their favorite people, places and things. They can also be used to capture memories of field trips, holidays and birthday parties. For girls and the artistic types, the camera is also a good source of pictures that they can use in scrapbooks, cards and journals.

For kids at this age, a sturdy and inexpensive camera is best. Buy one that is enclosed in a hard case that can protect the camera in case it is dropped.

An inexpensive camera is also recommended since kids might lose the item or have it stolen from them on their many trips. For technical specifications, go for the cam that has a good resolution, has special effects and is easy to use.

The type of camera can vary from one child to another but those are the basics that will help guide you in choosing a camera. Know how interested your child is in photography and if he or she is more serious in it, you can even start investing on a camera that your kid can operate in manual mode.

	Product	Price
	Samsung DualView TL220 12.2 MP LCD Digital Camera - Blue Blue / 1.5" front LCD / 4.6x optical zoom / 3-inch full touch screen main display / Child mode / 27mm Wide Angle lens / 720p HD movie	$214.95 - $299.99 Compare Prices
	Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera - Pink Available in: Pink - 3 - 6 Years	$79.99 - $149.99 Compare Prices
	Just Digital 3 Piece Youth Digital Camera, Camcorder & MP3 It's a technology-driven world, so it's never too early to teach your child how to use it. A complete multimedia experience for your youngster, this three-piece set includes a digital camera, video camcorder, and 1GB MP3 player. Each piece is complete...	$79.50 Go to store
	Kid Tough Digital Camera by Fisher Price - blue, one size Built in Auto Flash Stores up to 60 pictures (depending on resolution) add SD memory card to store more Compatible with Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista & Macintosh, Manufacturer: Fisher Price	$65.63 Go to store
	Vtech Kidizoom Plus Pre-School 2.0MP Digital Camera - Blue With the KidiZoom Plus from Vtech, your child can become the family photographer with 4 times the fun: photos, photo editing, movies, and music/games all in one! KidiZoom Plus is a sleek and durable digital camera for kids to take photos, edit and view...	$59.99 Go to store
	Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera Pink [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] Fisher-Price and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. This Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging materials such as hard...	$59.99 Go to store
	Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera Blue [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] Brand new in factory sealed box	$59.99 Go to store
	Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 1.3 MP Pix Junior Digital Camera - Red/ Yellow Digital Camera Compatible with Secure Digital Memory Card, 1.3MP for E-Mail/Sharing Online, 1.5" LCD Screen, Flash Modes: Autoflash, Also Includes 4 AA Batteries, Software, USB Cable, Wrist Strap	$59.99 Compare Prices
	V-Tech Kidizoom Digital Camera - Pink Kidizoom includes a connector cable to plug in and watch a picture slideshow or view the 5-minute movies they've created on any TV or PC	$54.85 - $89.99 Compare Prices
	Fisher Price Kid Tough Waterproof Digital Camera - Pink Waterproof- Age: 3 to 12 Years	$50.00 - $99.00 Compare Prices
	Discovery Kids Digital Kids Camera The sturdy little camera that's big on fun! Children will enjoy hours of creativity with Discovery Kids Digital Photo/ Video Camera! Ideal for ages 3 and up, this tough camera makes picture-taking simple. With its 16MB of internal memory storage,...	$49.99 Go to store
	Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera - Pink A real digital camera thats tough enough, and easy enough, for kids to use all by themselves! Two-eye viewing makes it easy for kids to look through the viewfinder. Sturdy dual hand grips help them steady their shot. Big buttons are easy for their...	$49.99 - $62.00 Compare Prices
	Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera - Blue Award Winning Kid Tough Camera Easy-to-use format and simple buttons Children can see pictures they just took on the 1.5 inch color LCD preview screen Features image resolution of 1.3 or .3 Megapixels which is selected by the user to create great 4x5...	$49.99 - $66.99 Compare Prices
	Digital Blue Ds11033 Disney Pix Click 2.0 - Hannah Montana Camera Your lifestyle your pictures This ideal digital camera satisfies kids of all ages. Immediately check out your pics on a 1.4 LCD Screen. Easily download photos to your PC then get creative with Disn...	$49.99 Go to store
	Leap Frog Click n' Create Digital Camera Watch as your child captures their memories with the Leap Frog Click n' Create Digital Camera. The versatile camera allows children to explore digital photography, creative writing, self-expression and art and design. Equipped with editing software,...	$49.95 Go to store
	Fisher-price Kid Tough Orange Digital Camera manufacturer's Suggested Age: 3 Years And Up. travel Size: Yes. interacts With: Computer.	$48.89 Go to store
	Fisher Price Kid Tough Waterproof Digital Camera - Blue Available in: Blue - 5 - 7 Years, 8 - 12 Years, 3 - 6 Years	$45.99 - $197.00 Compare Prices
	Discovery Kids Digital Photo Video Camera Children will enjoy hours of creativity with the Discovery Kids Digital Photo/Video Camera! Ideal for ages 3 and up, this kid strong camera makes picture taking simple. With its 16MB of internal memory storage, the camera is able to capture up to 120...	$39.99 Go to store
	Disney 747 Pirates of the Carribean III 3.0MP Pix Max Digital Camera Disney Pix Max - 3.0MP Digital Camera Pirates III (Giftbox). 3 MP for your high performance pictures! The perfect digital camera for kids of all ages. Photos are easily downloaded into your computer. Get creative with Disney Pix photo editing software!...	$39.99 Go to store
	Discovery Kids Digital Photo/video Camera Blue	$32.99 Go to store
	Digital Concepts 27290 VGA Digital Camera with Preview Screen for Kids The 27290 Digital Camera from Digital Concepts is a Digital camera with VGA resolution, three different face plates to choose from, a preview screen, and SnapShots Photo Activity Software. This product comes with a one year warranty.	$28.45 Go to store
	Dora the Explorer Talking Digital Camera Now your little explorer can capture her adventures on camera with this Dora the Explorer Talking Digital Camera! One of three different phrases plays with every click of the button. The camera comes with the software needed to connect to your computer...	$24.99 Go to store
	Go Photo Inc - Hot Pix VGA Kids Digital Camera and Photo Center PC Educational Software featuring a Kids Digital Camera (VGA - 640 x 480 Pixel Resolution). Includes Unique PC Software to Color, Paint, Crop, Make Greeting Cards, Create a Talking Story Book, or a Picture Puzzle from your Pictures. Includes "Pick-A-Scene" templates for frames and 28...	$24.95 Go to store
	Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera Case Now you can customize your camera! This easy-to-attach face place lets you give your camera a whole new look that makes it your own. Just strap it on, and it stays in place! Then, store your Kid-Tough® Digital Camera in its lightweight case. So easy...	$19.99 Go to store
	Disney Pix Micro 2.0 Digital Camera - Jonas Brothers The best pocket-size digital camera designed just for kids!Choose from your favorite Disney characters; it's the ideal starter camera for kids ages 6+. The Disney Pix Micro camera holds up to 40 photos at a time, and comes with a USB cable for easy...	$19.99 Go to store
	Digital Concepts Kids Sticker Wizard Digital Camera Kit CIF Resolution - PC Web Video Camera Function - Built in Memory Holds 72 Photos	$19.95 Compare Prices
	Vkidz Vga Digital Camera - Blue (88374) megapixels: 0. Megapixels. features: Pc Cam, Mode Status Lcd Screen. display Size: 0. . zoom: 0. X Digital , 0. X Optical. memory: 64mb Built In. image Resolution: Up To 640 X 480.	$14.99 Go to store
	Digital Blue Pix Micro 2.0 - Disney Princess "This fun and versatile Disney Pix Micro Digital Camera is easy to use and holds up to 40 photos. Featuring an exclusive Disney Princess design, the camera offers kids a great way to learn how to take pictures. _Disney Princess Pix Micro 2.0"	$14.88 - $19.99 Compare Prices
	Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera Case Blue - Lightweight & Easy To Carry	$13.59 - $24.00 Compare Prices
	FISHER-PRICE KID-TOUGH DIGITAL CAMERA CASE BLUE NEW Preschoolers can learn the art of photography with this digital camera designed especially for them.	$9.99 Go to store

	Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera - Blue (4.0 / 5.0) Fisher Price Kid-Tough digital camera Big buttons Stores up to 500 pictures Two-eye viewing easy for kids to look through Built-in auto flash Sturdy dual hand grips for a steady shot 1.5 Inch color LCD preview screen Built to survive drop after drop Blue FPR7315		$69.05
	Polaroid Pixie 3.0MP Kids Digital Camera with Games - CKA-00302S (Pink) (1.5 / 5.0) Digital Camera Compatible with Secure Digital Memory Card, 3.0MP for Minor Cropping and Printing up to 8x10, 2x Digital Zoom for Minor Cropping, 16MB Memory Storage Capacity, Flash Modes: Auto On/Off		$29.99
	Digital Blue LEGO 3MP Digital Camera (5.0 / 5.0) Perfect for your budding Annie Leibovitz, Lego's three–megapixel digital camera with a color LCD–screen and built–in flash is no toy story. Now show us your pearly whites.		$104.99
	Digital Blue Disney Pix Click Digital Camera - Princess - Colors and Styles May Vary (2.5 / 5.0) Your lifestyle, your pictures! It's?the ideal digicam. Immediately check out your pics with?the?built-in 1.1" preview screen. Get creative with Disney Pix photo editing software. Easily download photos to your PC, then customize with exclusive Disney characters, stamps, frames and more. Holds over 300 photos. Requires two "AA" batteries, not included.		$24.00
	Digital Concepts 27290 VGA Digital Camera with Preview Screen for Kids (1.5 / 5.0) The 27290 Digital Camera from Digital Concepts is a Digital camera with VGA resolution, three different face plates to choose from, a preview screen, and SnapShots Photo Activity Software. This product comes with a one year warranty.		$14.99
	Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera - Pink (4.0 / 5.0) Fisher Price Kid-Tough digital camera Big buttons Stores up to 500 pictures Two-eye viewing easy for kids to look through Built-in auto flash Sturdy dual hand grips for a steady shot 1.5 Inch color LCD preview screen Built to survive drop after drop PinkFPR7316		$62.93
	Go Photo Inc - Hot Pix VGA Kids Digital Camera and Photo Center PC Educational Software featuring a "Talking Story Book" (2.0 / 5.0) Kids Digital Camera (VGA - 640 x 480 Pixel Resolution). Includes Unique PC Software to Color, Paint, Crop, Make Greeting Cards, Create a Talking Story Book, or a Picture Puzzle from your Pictures. Includes "Pick-A-Scene" templates for frames and 28 border designs. Includes Instructions. Powered by 2 "AAA" Alkaline Batteries (not included).		$24.95
	VTech Preschool Kidizoom Plus Digital Camera - Pink (4.5 / 5.0) Little girls will have a blast taking candid pics with their Kidizoom Camera. Kidizoom includes a connector cable to plug in and watch a picture slideshow or view the 5-minute movies they've created on any TV or PC. Fun photo-editing features allow kids to distort pictures or add silly frames. The camera also comes with three preschool games to keep the fun going. Plus, changeable faceplates let girls customize its look. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 11"L x 3"W x 8"H.		$80.00
	Vtech - Kidizoom Plus Digital Camera - Blue [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] (4.0 / 5.0)		$69.99
	HELLO KITTY 87009 5.1 Megapixel Digital Camera (1.0 / 5.0) HELLO KITTY 87009 5.1 Megapixel Digital Camera		$41.90