I bought my son for his 13th birthday recently an olympus e500 and he went out with grandad today and used it for the first time.

He got a lot to learn and unfortunately the weather was appalling but he was very proud to come home and show me his pictures.

I think its really important for children to have a hobby and he is really interested in digital photography so I'm encouraging him as much as I can. He's seen this thread and loves the pics.

This is in Raphael Park in Havering.. (for anyone interested, Raphael Park is a haven for many different species of birds and there is a lake for water birds)
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