Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This may sound a bit bizarre - but in addition to getting something super simple and inexpensive, I would Super Glue the various controls so that it will always be on program autoexposure, autofill flash, etc. etc., limiting his options to next to nothing. In other words, create a digital Brownie for him. Set things up in such a way that he simply can't go wrong - and let him concentrate on SEEING things. Let him learn about filling the frame. Let him realize that a cow 100 yards away from the speeding car does not make an interesting photo. Let him realize you can take only so many pictures of your friends sticking their fingers up their noses before it ceases to be amusing. And then, if he's still intriqued with photography, move him up slightly and let him start learning how to make technical mistakes. B. D. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of eric korenman Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 5:49 PM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] 5 year old's first camera?? My son is about to turn 5. When asked what he wants for his birthday he said, "A camera like daddy's -- that really works!". I had to choke back a tear.. I always thought his first camera would be a film camera but I think an ultra simple digital is the way to go. I have asked this question in the past, but never found the right camera nor was my son showing much interest in photography. Up until now his only camera has been a toy from which a clown's face popped when the shutter was pressed! (does leica make a summi-clown lens?) Eric _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information