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5 year old photographer

Started Nov 2, 2019 | Questions thread
Stan in NH
Stan in NH Senior Member • Posts: 1,898
Re: 5 year old photographer
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girlperson1 wrote:

Stan in NH wrote:

Why would you buy a full sized DSLR for a 5 year old? A simple cell phone or small point and shoot would be as much as a five year old could handle.

To me, this just seems totally inappropriate and a waste of money. How long before it's dropped and broken?

Not all 5 year olds fit into the mold you describe.

I have yet to meet any five year old who could understand the concepts required to truly master a DSLR without getting frustrated.  In fact, many adults I've taught photography to can't get it.  On the other hand, I have worked with kids as young as 9 or 10 who actually can do fairly well with advanced cameras.  Aside from the ability to grasp those concepts, it is really questionable as to whether a five year old can physically handle the bulk of the camera and its lenses.

Maybe your 5 year old will turn out to be a photography genius, but the question you asked in your initial post about your choice of a camera for a five year old probably should have been asked before buying a complete Canon DSLR kit for him.

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