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Buying a Digital Camera

Digital Cameras for Kids

SUMMARY: Introduce your kids to the world of digital photography with these digital cameras designed for younger artists.

Interested in teaching your kids how to take digital photos, but afraid they might accidentally ruin your 12 megapixel digital SLR, such as by dropping it? The following companies offer digital cameras aimed at the younger set.

Fisher Price offers a "Kid-Tough(tm)" digital camera that may work for preschoolers and younger kids. It has larger buttons, a LCD preview window, and a USB connection to a Macintosh or Windows machine. The camera is waterproof and according to the marketing materials, "built to survive drop, after drop, after drop".

Polaroid's Pixie comes in pink and yellow or blue and orange, and supports three megapixels. The camera has a larger grip, LCD screen, and eight built-in games.

vTech's Kidizoom camera is built with an easy grip for kids. The camera can be connected to a TV or computer. A few photo editing options are available, and the camera even comes with a few games.

* Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera

* Polaroid Pixie

* vtech Kidizoom Camera

This tip was written on April 23, 2009. Information and camera availability are subject to change. Cameras are listed for informational purposes only.


(image from Fisher Price).

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