camera for 7 yr old..

[lauren grier]

ce really digs cameras... a lot. i was thinking of maybe getting him a digi camera for his bday/christmas (he has a cheapy kid film camera that I never buy film for ^_^ ).. anyway, I don't want one of those kid digital cameras that they throw down the stairs- i want to get him a real one- but a cheap one of course..
any suggestions? I just have a cannon powershot ..but I know there are some cheaper options.. like the kodak easyshare ones etc. I don't think ce actually cares how wonderful his photos are .. esp since most of them will be like, up the cats nose or butt pictures- but I want it to be reliable too & not annoy him.. I def want to stay under 100 - even lower is better- as he is .. a child and children break things.

anyway.. hit me.

[Angie4b1g]

keep your eye on Woot. They often have semi-decent ones for under $100. I'm thinking of getting one for my 8 year old this year, too.

[Darcy Baldwin]

I'd also check ebay for used cameras that you can probably get really cheaply.

[lauren grier]

i'll have to watch woot.. lol ebay and i do not get along

[newfiemountiewife]

We got Amelia a Sanyo something or other last year for her birthday. I think it was around $100? It takes great pictures, and even has some manual features, which is nice when I take it instead of my Rebel.

[MamaBee]

last year around Christmas time Office Depot had open box cameras for sale... some nice ones that are usually over $100 for really cheap, like one I saw was a canon for $40.

[Julie Billingsley]

I'd go to a pawn shop.

[MandaT]

www.keh.com

New/Used stuff. great prices. reputable source.

[kristijoy]

I would make sure it has a way to turn off the 'red eye reduction' so when you turn on the camera it's off. I found that with the 'red-eye' stuff on, it just takes too long to flash, which is challenging for a kid!