The flip does fit the bill. Exactly the features I was decribing.
Little/ no zoom, simple features, LCD playback, uses AA batteries. It
doesn't have much memory, but then 30 minutes for the intro model is
probably fine for a kid.
I'm suprised it's so expensive though.
But then I haven't used one
> anyhoo, it turns out that my bf's son (6 yrs old) is a filmmaker in the
> making. i don't think he knew it either before this weekend but boy did we
> have the imovie adventure! i really want to get him a video camera for
> xmas.
> any suggestions for a simple kid-friendly camera that is comp
I miss my Fisher Price PXL2000
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PXL-2000
Actually, I never had one. They were slightly before my time. I miss
the idea of them... the stories of them, and all the videos I've seen
shot on them by various art school types. I've never actually used one
in fact.
I will h
You can also find used point and shoot digital cameras that do
video often priced at around $50 - $150... which are all good
cameras for a kid. Craigslist, ebay etc. I just saw a few Casio
Exilim with 2gb sd card, 7megapixel w/video etc... $100 obo. Might be
better than getting an actual "to
so good to see many of you at the winnies last weekend. props to irina and
crew!
anyhoo, it turns out that my bf's son (6 yrs old) is a filmmaker in the
making. i don't think he knew it either before this weekend but boy did we
have the imovie adventure! i really want to get him a video camera for