Cameras For Every Moment, Great And Small

Photography is important for families, and in an era where we all, as parents, have high-def cameras sitting right in our pockets, there is a lesson to be learned from it. They say the best camera is the one you remember to bring with you.

That might be true for you, but what about your kids? They don’t — and shouldn’t — have phones to rely on when it comes to snappin’ pics of the family dog.

Get them a camera they don’t just remember to bring with them, but a camera they love to us and express themselves.

How to Choose the Perfect Camera for Your Child’s Age & Stage

Not all young photographers explore the world the same way. When picking a camera, matching the technology to your child’s age-based abilities will help you avoid a lot of headaches:

• The Journalist (Ages 4-9): Look for cameras that let kids take a lot of pictures. Expandable storage is a plus — this way they can learn while doing, and then pinpoint the best after the fact. Like, our Camera 10. Or, go for our Insta 20, which utilizes inkless thermal printing tech. Kids get immediate physical gratification from a tangible black-and-white printout that they can color, paste into scrapbooks, or share with friends — all at a fraction of the cost of traditional instant film.
  
  
• The Elevated Explorer (Ages 6-12): Older kids need a more refined experience. Maybe they’re taking their photography (look at that lighting on the family dog!) a little more seriously than they once were and it’s no longer about volume and shots on goal. High-resolution digital models like the our Camera 50 shift the focus to image quality and composition. With a crisp 20MP sensor, macro capabilities, and built-in filters, older kids can practice framing, lighting, and capturing authentic detail without digital distractions. And there’s an instant print option for them too, our new Insta Lux, which prints high-quality, full color images they can keep for years and years.
  
  
• The Active Adventurer: For kids who refuse to sit still, dedicated waterproof housings and shock-absorbent builds allow them to take their creativity into the pool, onto the bike trail, or straight into the sandbox. Check out our Camera 2 and it’s ruggedness for these kids.