Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera
by Derek in Vtech Kidizoom Cameras
Possibly the best digital camera for kids, the Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera comes loaded with many unique options. It offers the durability and good picture quality praised in kids digital camera reviews; it also makes short videos, has built-in games and comes with entertaining photo-editing software. Recommended for children in the age 3 to 7 age range, the Vtech digital camera is available for $70 to $80, online and at major toy and department stores.
A Closer Look at Vtech Camera Features
The Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera comes with the essential features needed in a kids digital camera, plus additional capabilities. The following essential features provide durability, facilitate use by inexperienced hands and eyes, and promote picture-taking enjoyment:
- An attractive, brightly colored appearance (main color can be pink, blue, or orange).
- Unbreakable rubber shell.
- Rounded sides for easy holding.
- Easy-push buttons with simple functions such as On/Off, Shutter click, and Delete.
- Automatic flash (with an option to switch to a manual mode for more daring photographers).
- Two-eye (binocular) viewfinder.
- Easy-to-view color LCD screen.
Beyond the essential features, this model comes with several extras:
First, it has the ability to make short movies—which mimics most adult models, and is particularly enticing to children who like to stage mini dramas.
Second, it offers a game mode with puzzles and Tic-tac-toe—a useful diversion for family trips.
Third, a CD-ROM with special photo-editing software is included. This software allows the user to dress up the pictures with frames and goofy elements such as funny hats, rabbit ears or glasses. An animation feature causes images to rotate.
Finally, an included TV connection cable allows you to view the pictures on a television.
Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera Specifications
The best kids digital cameras take decent pictures and have ample memory space. Crucial information about these qualities and other practical considerations is provided by the technical specifications. Following are specs you should know about for this digital camera for kids:
- Picture resolution—Resolution determines picture sharpness. In the domain of digital cameras for kids, this camera’s 2.0 megapixels (MP) is high (adult cameras have a higher resolution, ranging from 3 to 12 mp).
- Screen properties—An LCD (liquid crystal display) provides a high quality color image, in a good size for comfortable viewing (1.8 inches).
- Memory capacity—An internal memory holds 16 MB, which amounts to 5 minutes of video or 120 pictures. This capacity is augmented by inserting a memory card (not included) into the SD slot. Not all kids digital cameras come with an SD slot. The advantages are that it is very easy to carry an extra memory card, picture collections can be portable, and storage off a computer is possible.
- USB cable—Included for uploading photos to a computer.
- Batteries—Operated by 4 AA batteries (not included).
Reviewing the Benefits
The Vtech Kidizoom camera offers features that appeal to different ages, personalities, and family situations. For the younger child, it will be an attractive, rugged toy that takes real snaps. An older child will be able to practice picture-taking and editing skills, and create short videos to show on the family TV. The artistic child will get into the editing software capabilities, and the budding historian will enjoy taking snaps of family events that will be good enough to enjoy for years to come. With all of the extra features, this brand is very reasonably priced.
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