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Product Information
Technical Details
| Item Weight | 240 g |
| Product Dimensions | 28 x 20 x 8 cm |
| Manufacturer recommended age: | 3 years and up |
| Item model number | 56987085 (et |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B000SQI5T4 |
| Best Sellers Rank |
44,522 in Toys & Games (See top 100)
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| Shipping Weight | 240 g |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 10 Oct 2007 |
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Take pictures, make videos and play games on this sleek, easy to use and ultra tough digital camera! Capture images using the viewfinder and flash, preview on the 1.8" colour LCD screen then use the creative workshop to edit photos! Link up to the TV or computer to view and edit photos or watch videos. In-built games can be played on-the-move or via a TV. Interchangeable faceplates included for personalisation. 16 MB memory can be expanded with SD card (sold separately). Includes carry strap, CD-Rom and cables to link to PC and TV.
Suitable for ages 3+
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
209 of 211 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I read the reviews on this camera before buying it and decided that durability and ease of use were more important than picture quality - not least because it was to be a present for my 4yr old, but his 2yr old little brother was bound to use it, so it had to be tough enough to cope with a toddler. We opened and experimented with it before giving it to our son, so we knew how to get decent images (Hold it still, make sure there's plenty of light - natural if possible - and don't get too close), and could coach him.
My son is utterly delighted with it. Both boys have taken decent pictures with it, and my 4yr old was familiar with the main functions within minutes. he can snap away with it and has produced a lovely record of his typical day, and what interests him. He's never had a computer console, so he's just as pleased with the (very basic) games as with the camera.
It is only really camera phone quality, and you get the best results with natural light, but I remember my first camera being much more fiddly to use and giving poorer results. My son is more interested in taking photos and knowing he has them than actually reviewing them so he has yet to notice that I delete the less successful ones!
My only gripe is the batteries. We are using duracell and getting a decent battery life from them, but rechargeable ones would be so much easier (and cheaper) to use. The memory cards are pretty cheap, so it's worth getting one to avoid losing photos when the batteries go.
I wouldn't get one of these for an older child who could be trusted to look after a proper camera, but for a pre-schooler (especially one with younger siblings), it is just the job.
My son is utterly delighted with it. Both boys have taken decent pictures with it, and my 4yr old was familiar with the main functions within minutes. he can snap away with it and has produced a lovely record of his typical day, and what interests him. He's never had a computer console, so he's just as pleased with the (very basic) games as with the camera.
It is only really camera phone quality, and you get the best results with natural light, but I remember my first camera being much more fiddly to use and giving poorer results. My son is more interested in taking photos and knowing he has them than actually reviewing them so he has yet to notice that I delete the less successful ones!
My only gripe is the batteries. We are using duracell and getting a decent battery life from them, but rechargeable ones would be so much easier (and cheaper) to use. The memory cards are pretty cheap, so it's worth getting one to avoid losing photos when the batteries go.
I wouldn't get one of these for an older child who could be trusted to look after a proper camera, but for a pre-schooler (especially one with younger siblings), it is just the job.
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Karen B
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my daughter's 3rd birthday and I have to say it is fantastic, so much so that my 6 year old is now desperately jealous and has written to father christmas to ask for one. If I had read some of the reviews on here before buying I would probably not have bought it, luckily I didn't bother to. Yes sure, the quality is not perfect but it is tough, easy to use and produces reasonable results in the hands of a 3yr and 6yr old. They love the extra frames and added stamps which mean you can put granny in a pirates hat or transport your barbie to a snowy scene. They haven't explored the games yet but I did when they went to bed and particularly liked the one which makes a puzzle using their own photos. I think that if you have an unusually steady handed and very careful child then sure, buy them a real camera but if you have real kids, then buy this. I speak as someone whose 6yr old (who is a quite normal, fairly careful girl) has now had 3 grown up cameras ranging in price from £20 to £40 each and has broken everyone of them by one drop onto a hard surface. We shall be instructing father christmas to get us another one please!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By G. Aldis
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My twins were desperate for their own digital cameras for their 5th birthday, so I started to research what was available. We nearly didn't get them at all, as the reviews were, in some cases, quite damning, but I'm so glad that we did! The picture quality might not be as good as some would like, but it's fine for what they want. In no time, they'd mastered taking photos, adding googly eyes/pirate eye patches, deleting any really bad pictures and playing the games. We were really worried about the battery consumption, but it's been two weeks now, and we've not had to change them yet, despite quite heavy usage!
Having seen the enjoyment that my kids have got out of them, I would certainly recommend these for children of around 4-6. A cheap "grown up" camera may take better pictures, but it would also be more difficult to handle, easier to block the lens, be less durable and wouldn't have the fun features. These cameras are designed with kids in mind and, as such, do the job perfectly.
Having seen the enjoyment that my kids have got out of them, I would certainly recommend these for children of around 4-6. A cheap "grown up" camera may take better pictures, but it would also be more difficult to handle, easier to block the lens, be less durable and wouldn't have the fun features. These cameras are designed with kids in mind and, as such, do the job perfectly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
VTech Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera (Blue)
Nice toy, my son loves it. Batteries go really quick, so would recommend getting rechargeable ones. Pictures are not bad for a toy and it's got other features like games. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2010 by Ingrid
5.0 out of 5 stars
I own 2 of these!
I think this camera is great. I have a 4 year old and a 3 year old and they both have one. It is easy to use and they love snapping away. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2010 by Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not up to the job...
We bought this camera a while ago for our 4year old who developed a healthy interest in taking photo's on our own digital camera. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2010 by Mr. Mr. Martyn
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun
Bought this as a gift for my nephew who enjoys taking photos, easy to use
Published on 9 April 2010 by Mammysprincess
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kids Camera
Very bad quality photos, BUT my daughter loves it and that's all that matters!!! The batteries seem to run out quite quickly and you have to remember this is a toy rather than a... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by Mrs. Sj Williams
2.0 out of 5 stars
What use is a camera when you can't see what you are taking?
When designing a 'junior' version of an adult product, it is crucial to understand what the needs are that need to be met in preparing it for a child. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by M. Harrison
3.0 out of 5 stars
One very happy nephew!
This Christmas present became an extra appendage to my nephew; he yelled whenever it wasn't in reach and ran around like a crazy person popping some of the most dreadful photos... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Muggy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible resolution and it looses all your pictores when the battery...
The camera is fun and sturdy and the kids like to play with it, but:
The resolution is 640x480, which is as low as you can possibly get. Read more
The resolution is 640x480, which is as low as you can possibly get. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Mum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great toy!!!
Excellent toy for kids and a great tool to teach them the art of photography
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Periandros
5.0 out of 5 stars
kids camera
this was a present for an advanced 6year old she is always got it with her she loves her new vtech camera great buy
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Ms. F. Aarcher-wrigh
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