35mm Camera for Children

[cobbu2]

I think you are misguided in thinking that children today will appreciate a film camera.

Not necessarily, it depends on the individual; I found a $2 Canon Sureshot Owl, pretty much identical to the OP's post for my then 5 year old, now 7. I then found a batch of expired Kodak Bright Sun 100 and he just loves using it. Being in a household where both film and digital cameras are used, he knows the difference and always looks forward to getting his pictures back from the store; the "instant gratification" concept isn't applicable in this case.

 

[chromacomaphoto]

Not necessarily, it depends on the individual; I found a $2 Canon Sureshot Owl, pretty much identical to the OP's post for my then 5 year old, now 7. I then found a batch of expired Kodak Bright Sun 100 and he just loves using it. Being in a household where both film and digital cameras are used, he knows the difference and always looks forward to getting his pictures back from the store; the "instant gratification" concept isn't applicable in this case.

I work with young teens, they think my film cameras are cool as hell and they would all love one. It's a funny thing getting older and trying to guess what youngsters will or won't think is cool. I get it wrong often, but film cameras in 2016 can be perceived as pretty damn cool to young 'uns.

Metal, black and chrome sort of cameras seem very cool to them but I think throw away film disposables (Ilford and a few others still make 'em) might work out well also.

 

[ronnies]

My six year old was shooting with my F4s the other week. Only because the film in his F65 had run out.

Ronnie

 

[chromacomaphoto]

My six year old was shooting with my F4s the other week. Only because the film in his F65 had run out.

Ronnie

Strong six year old!

 

[ronnies]

Strong six year old!

It was only fitted with a 35mm f/2D so not too heavy.

I think I was lucky to get it back though.

Ronnie

 

[bsenst]

Good to hear that film cameras may be appreciated by children as well!

 

[chromacomaphoto]

It was only fitted with a 35mm f/2D so not too heavy.

I think I was lucky to get it back though.

Ronnie

Glad to hear it, nice lens choice BTW. Used to have the AF version of that lens and always thought it very good.

 

[John_Nikon_F]

^The D version is AF as well.

Anyway, I started out at the age of 9 with a Pentax H3v that my aunt gave me. That, and a 55/1.8 Super-Tak did the job.

-J