2 May 2009
Which is the Best Camera for Mom?
Posted by Jaco under: Other .
I often wonder how many of my memories would have been lost forever if it wasn’t for mothers. Think of it for a moment: there’s only one person in the family that thinks its a good idea for the whole family to dress up and pose for a photograph. Mom is the only one that would ever make a booking with a professional photographer for family photos to be taken - and no logical reasoning would ever convince her otherwise - not even if there’s a big game on. Mothers are the only ones next to the sports field that would take thousands of photo’s of little Billy missing the ball again and again. Moms instinctively gather and preserve memories while everyone else is too busy or has something more important to do. These are the memories that one keeps and cherishes for the rest of your life - long after the people that made them have moved on.
But what is the best and most convenient way for Moms to record these memories and events that make up our lives? There are quite a few different options, but before we look at them, we need to take consider what is important for mothers when it comes to cameras.
Size. The camera has to be small, light weight and need to fit nicely in her hands. She’s not going to lug around a camera bag full of lenses to take snapshots of the kids.
Versatility. The same camera used to snap Sally with her birthday cake, will be used to record Billy’s first baseball game, so the focal length will range from wide to telephoto.
Easy of use. There’s no time to set the ISO and the Shutter Speed when Sally takes her first steps. When a special moment arises, it should be a question of grabbing the camera and pressing the button.
Video. Some memories just aren’t the same in stills. Although not specifically designed for video, many still cameras do a decent job of shooting video of those memorable moments.
Durability. With children around, anything can happen - and it usually does.
Face Detection. This Brilliant new feature ensures that she gets the shot at the best possible moment - when everyone smiles and their eyes are open.
Of course there are thousands of cameras that meet these requirements, but below are a few of the best options currently available.
Kodak EasyShare M1033
Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
This camera meets all the requirements above, it’s got a 10 Megapixel sensor and costs approximately $129. It’s a simple camera, its very easy to use and only weighs 5.2 ounces. With dimensions of 2.3 inches by 3.7 inches 0.8 inches, the M1033 slides easily into a hand bag or back pocket.
The camera comes in six colors–black, silver, pink, copper, red, and gray–feels sturdy, and has a simple design, so you can hand the camera to anyone and let them take the shot. Surprisingly, this low cost camera also captures video in HD!
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 12 MP Digital Camera
The Olympus Stylus Tough range is a bit more expensive, but this camera will last mom quite a while. It looks rugged, measures 3.7 x 2.4 x .85 (W x H x D, in inches), and weighs 7.4 ounces. The lens, which is a nice wide-angle 3.6x zoom rated 28-102mm. The Tough-8000 can handle a drop of 6.6 feet, go 33 feet underwater, withstand 220 pounds of pressure, and operate down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. These features may be a little over the top for a Mom, but the kids won’t destroy this one and it will last a very long time.
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Canon Rebel T1i
Canon Digital Rebel T1i 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera
The Canon Digital Rebel T1i DSLR is ideal for Moms interested in photography and not only snapshots. As it’s a DSLR it’s image quality is better than the Point and Shoots and provides more creative opportunities with it’s wide range of settings. It’sa bit bigger and heaver than the others, but can also behave like a Point and Shoot when set to Auto mode. It comes with a 15.1MP sensor, HD video and a great kit lens and retails at about $899.
I hope this helps a little if you need to decide which camera is best for Mom.
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