Camcorders for Tweens
Review of the Most Popular and Easy to Use Brands for Kids
If you have a budding film director in your house, check out these reviews on camcorders that are recommended for tweens.
If you have a future filmmaker in your house, consider getting your tween a new camcorder for any occasion. You can be sure that a gift such as this will inspire creativity and fun in your tween.
When you go to purchase a new camcorder, there are several considerations to make. First, you will want to make sure your child can operate the camera easily, and make sure that you can purchase an optional warranty. Here is a look at some popular camcorders that may be just right for your tween.
JVC GR-D750
This is a great first time camcorder for your tween for several reasons. First of all it works well and comes with a variety of options, and secondly it is inexpensive, so that you do not have to worry about damaging a very expensive piece of equipment. This is considered a miniDV camcorder and it features options for a webcam and a webchat, which are both sure to be hits for your tween. It comes with a 34x optical zoom lens and over two hours of recording time. The LCD monitor is an ample 2.7 inches the overall design is compact. The stick controller makes it naturally easy to operate. This camcorder costs under $250.
Pure Digital Flip Video
This is a neat little camcorder that is Internet friendly. If your tween is looking to make some short videos of friends and enjoys uploading them to the web, then this $150 camcorder may be the perfect option. It is very small, easy to use and features sixty minutes of video recording time. It has an internal memory base so there are no extra expenses for tapes or memory cards. This is a perfect option for tweens when they are just looking for the very basics.
Cannon ZR800
This is a basic miniDV camcorder that will satisfy your tween. This is an affordable option (prices start at around $199) that will allow your child to record almost anything from friends to school projects. It features a large widescreen for recording and an image stabilization option so you don’t get a shaky look. It also has a 35x optical zoom and a 1000x digital zoom. This camera is small, compact, and lightweight, making it easy for your child to operate and take on the go. This camcorder is widely available at electronic stores and online.
Aptex A-HD
This is a great sized camcorder for kids because it is a palm recorder. This high definition camcorder comes with it all, including Quicktime that puts recorded images right on an SD memory card. Your tween can also upload straight to YouTube, which is a hit for all kids of this age. It features a 5 mega-pixel image sensor and a 2x digital zoom. Best of all, you can get this camcorder for under $150.
