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A Fragile Toy Camera Better For An Enthusiast Than A Child.
UPDATE: Broke after three days of occasional use by me for testing. The dial that you turn to select OFF /AUTO /FLASH-ON /NO FLASH /PLAYBACK failed after no more than 70 shots. The unit cannot be turned off until it times out and there is no logical "offset" to the dial, as in everything is one notch over, etc. This is pathetic and even worse for a child. Save all your packaging once you have built the camera, especially if you paid $100 for it.This may be fixed by taking the mode dial off, but this is an undocumented fix. There are some calibration numbers that have partially restored the functions. This is not a good sign of a dependable product and may be better suited for the "toy camera" enthusiast than a child.###### I am the author of the book, "How To Use The Digital Camera You Just Bought" (on Amazon BTW). While I own some top-notch gear, I also enjoy simple cameras, cameras from the early days of digital and even pinhole adapters.I found this camera on an Amazon company's one day sale for $59.95. Please shop around for prices.It took me about 45 minutes to build, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!The result is a camera that will not only be fun for kids (providing they are not too rough with it) but also those who enjoy the "toy" camera craze and the minimalist cameras that pop up here and there.If you have a young person who is getting serious about photography, they will need something a bit better in order to use a variety of ISO settings exposure compensation, white balance and special effects.In fact, ALL these basics that I carefully explain in my book are not found on this camera, with the exception of turning the tiny flash off! The good news is that for the hundred dollars being asked, you can also get a nice little Sony, Panasonic, Canon or whatever that will fill the bill nicely. And you will get a better lens and more resolution.However, for something that shoots normal, somewhat wide-angle and anaglyph 3D, this is the only kid on the block. The optional crank-up power makes it absolutely unique. This is greatly appealing to hipsters and toy camera fans who are challenged to create fascinating photos from cameras that are sometimes technologically hurt puppies.Unlike Nerf toys or something from Playschool, these cameras are not rugged, dustproof or waterproof. I would strongly suggest leaving it set on the wide angle position when not in use to help cover the lens built into the circuit board.There is no memory card. You plug the camera in and it shows up as a little hard drive just like some USB thumb drive. While you can open the files from any editor, the camera's software (which you must download) automatically cleans up the photos, crops the ones designated as panoramic and converts the 3D pairs (done with a tiny prism) in to anaglyph red/blue images. A paper 3D pair of glasses is included.You get a screwdriver, which is all that is needed to assemble the camera. There are a few extra springs and screws, just in case something flies off somewhere.Four stars instead of five for lack of protection against dust and water, not even a cheap plastic slip case,and software, while free, that must be downloaded.All in all it is a charming product, fun to assemble and it takes fairly good shots. But it is not on a par with factory made cameras and I don't know if I would have spent $100 on it. There is a small possibility that these may become classic and collectible cameras, especially if unassembled. All it takes is one talented photographer to get published in a photo magazine or end up with photos in a gallery. Maybe it will be you or your kid!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
This may be fixed by taking the mode dial off, but this is an undocumented fix. There are some calibration numbers that have partially restored the functions. This is not a good sign of a dependable product and may be better suited for the "toy camera" enthusiast than a child.
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I am the author of the book, "How To Use The Digital Camera You Just Bought" (on Amazon BTW). While I own some top-notch gear, I also enjoy simple cameras, cameras from the early days of digital and even pinhole adapters.
I found this camera on an Amazon company's one day sale for $59.95. Please shop around for prices.
It took me about 45 minutes to build, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
The result is a camera that will not only be fun for kids (providing they are not too rough with it) but also those who enjoy the "toy" camera craze and the minimalist cameras that pop up here and there.
If you have a young person who is getting serious about photography, they will need something a bit better in order to use a variety of ISO settings exposure compensation, white balance and special effects.
In fact, ALL these basics that I carefully explain in my book are not found on this camera, with the exception of turning the tiny flash off! The good news is that for the hundred dollars being asked, you can also get a nice little Sony, Panasonic, Canon or whatever that will fill the bill nicely. And you will get a better lens and more resolution.
However, for something that shoots normal, somewhat wide-angle and anaglyph 3D, this is the only kid on the block. The optional crank-up power makes it absolutely unique. This is greatly appealing to hipsters and toy camera fans who are challenged to create fascinating photos from cameras that are sometimes technologically hurt puppies.
Unlike Nerf toys or something from Playschool, these cameras are not rugged, dustproof or waterproof. I would strongly suggest leaving it set on the wide angle position when not in use to help cover the lens built into the circuit board.
There is no memory card. You plug the camera in and it shows up as a little hard drive just like some USB thumb drive. While you can open the files from any editor, the camera's software (which you must download) automatically cleans up the photos, crops the ones designated as panoramic and converts the 3D pairs (done with a tiny prism) in to anaglyph red/blue images. A paper 3D pair of glasses is included.
You get a screwdriver, which is all that is needed to assemble the camera. There are a few extra springs and screws, just in case something flies off somewhere.
Four stars instead of five for lack of protection against dust and water, not even a cheap plastic slip case,and software, while free, that must be downloaded.
All in all it is a charming product, fun to assemble and it takes fairly good shots. But it is not on a par with factory made cameras and I don't know if I would have spent $100 on it. There is a small possibility that these may become classic and collectible cameras, especially if unassembled. All it takes is one talented photographer to get published in a photo magazine or end up with photos in a gallery. Maybe it will be you or your kid!
A Fragile Toy Camera Better For An Enthusiast Than A Child.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
UPDATE: Broke after three days of occasional use by me for testing. The dial that you turn to select OFF /AUTO /FLASH-ON /NO FLASH /PLAYBACK failed after no more than 70 shots. The unit cannot be turned off until it times out and there is no logical "offset" to the dial, as in everything is one notch over, etc. This is pathetic and even worse for a child. Save all your packaging once you have built the camera, especially if you paid $100 for it.Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
This may be fixed by taking the mode dial off, but this is an undocumented fix. There are some calibration numbers that have partially restored the functions. This is not a good sign of a dependable product and may be better suited for the "toy camera" enthusiast than a child.
######
I am the author of the book, "How To Use The Digital Camera You Just Bought" (on Amazon BTW). While I own some top-notch gear, I also enjoy simple cameras, cameras from the early days of digital and even pinhole adapters.
I found this camera on an Amazon company's one day sale for $59.95. Please shop around for prices.
It took me about 45 minutes to build, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
The result is a camera that will not only be fun for kids (providing they are not too rough with it) but also those who enjoy the "toy" camera craze and the minimalist cameras that pop up here and there.
If you have a young person who is getting serious about photography, they will need something a bit better in order to use a variety of ISO settings exposure compensation, white balance and special effects.
In fact, ALL these basics that I carefully explain in my book are not found on this camera, with the exception of turning the tiny flash off! The good news is that for the hundred dollars being asked, you can also get a nice little Sony, Panasonic, Canon or whatever that will fill the bill nicely. And you will get a better lens and more resolution.
However, for something that shoots normal, somewhat wide-angle and anaglyph 3D, this is the only kid on the block. The optional crank-up power makes it absolutely unique. This is greatly appealing to hipsters and toy camera fans who are challenged to create fascinating photos from cameras that are sometimes technologically hurt puppies.
Unlike Nerf toys or something from Playschool, these cameras are not rugged, dustproof or waterproof. I would strongly suggest leaving it set on the wide angle position when not in use to help cover the lens built into the circuit board.
There is no memory card. You plug the camera in and it shows up as a little hard drive just like some USB thumb drive. While you can open the files from any editor, the camera's software (which you must download) automatically cleans up the photos, crops the ones designated as panoramic and converts the 3D pairs (done with a tiny prism) in to anaglyph red/blue images. A paper 3D pair of glasses is included.
You get a screwdriver, which is all that is needed to assemble the camera. There are a few extra springs and screws, just in case something flies off somewhere.
Four stars instead of five for lack of protection against dust and water, not even a cheap plastic slip case,and software, while free, that must be downloaded.
All in all it is a charming product, fun to assemble and it takes fairly good shots. But it is not on a par with factory made cameras and I don't know if I would have spent $100 on it. There is a small possibility that these may become classic and collectible cameras, especially if unassembled. All it takes is one talented photographer to get published in a photo magazine or end up with photos in a gallery. Maybe it will be you or your kid!
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