Camera for kids that isn't a "Kid's camera"

[pennyg]

We are looking at getting each of our girls (6 & 8) real cameras for our trip. DH says under $50 each but I think we could go to $75 if need be but I hope one of your suggestions might have a good Black Friday deal.

They do know how to take care of a camera, they have had one of the little rugged ones for years, it just takes very poor quality pictures and they are always disappointed when they see them. All they have to do is push the button.

Does anyone have experience with any inexpensive cameras that would be easy for them to use? They do not need a lot of bells and whistles (I'll probably check the camera to make sure they keep it on auto for shooting anyway). I will only have a week to teach them how to use them (focus, etc) before our trip.

Thank you for your help.

 

[Frantasmic]

check www.woot.com each day. They have some decent lower end cameras that would work for what you want.

 

[MAJPLO]

look at dpreview.com for some ideas and reviews. And maybe consider posting this on the photography board. They will be able to give some suggestions too!

 

[pennyg]

Thank you for both. I didn't even realize there was a photography board. I've been looking at Amazon's BF deals but I will look at woot. Thanks.