| To many, digital cameras may seem to be finicky and | | | | an electronic toy. They are waterproof, shockproof, |
| sensitive electronic gadgets, that have no business in | | | | dust-proof, and freeze-proof. All within reasonable limits |
| the hands of a child. While there may have been some | | | | of course, but perfect for kids. You can drop them |
| truth to that years ago, it's not so much the case any | | | | from up to six feet or so on a hard surface, and they |
| longer. Digital cameras are great learning devices in the | | | | still work fine. So unless your kids are giants, then this |
| hands of a child, and are sure to exercise their | | | | should work great for you. You can drop them in the |
| creative juices to no limit. | | | | pool, or the lake up to 10 feet, they totally prevent any |
| Now, saying that a digital camera in the hands of a | | | | moisture from getting in. |
| young child is a great idea does have some limitations. | | | | Now the dust-proof feature is of questionable value, |
| For instance, I wouldn't trust my 5 year old with a | | | | unless your kid is PigPen from the Linus comic strips. |
| $1000 SLR, equipped with a $800 zoom lens attached. | | | | Freeze-proof is kinda cool though, as your kids can |
| It would be silly, and there are better cameras for the | | | | take all kinds of pictures inside their snow fort without |
| job. | | | | stressing out mom and dad. |
| A few years ago, Olympus came out with a lineup of | | | | Kids love taking pictures, and seem innately intuitive |
| Stylus cameras that would be perfect as a kids | | | | when it comes to gadgets. Who knows, you may be |
| camera. In reality, they'd be perfect for many adults as | | | | inspiring the next Ansel Adams by giving them one of |
| well. These cameras truly set the bar for durability in | | | | these cool little cameras. |