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Giorgio Preddio wrote:
> Frank <somebody@someplace.net> wrote in message
> news:<9a8hd055nqp4a2cv74dasd2qiurqe6gh48@4ax.com>...
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>> Does anybody have a suggestion of a dcamera for a 10-year old who is
>> pretty responsible and careful? It can't be too expensive because of
>> the possibility of loss or damage (she is responsible, but her
>> friends may not be.) Flash capability would be desirable.
>
> The Sigma SD10 is a great camera for learning photographers. I
> recommend this camera to my students all the time.
He asks for something not "too expensive", and you point him to a $1200
camera. For a 10-year-old. Way to go, corporate pimp!
Obviously this is an inappropriate camera for a 10-year-old, as is any SLR
(unless the kid is some kind of prodigy). I'd recommend the Canon A series,
which are excellent point-and-shoots, or even a used Canon Powershot G2 or
G3, which are high-end point and shoots that can probably be found in the
$200-400 range on Ebay and such. My own 7-year-old uses my old G2 and has a
blast with it; since it can be set to full auto, she doesn't have to worry
about any advanced features, but if she really takes to it, it's a camera
she can grow into over time. Olympus also makes some nice point-and-shoots.
Mike
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