Cheap Playskool Showcam 2-in-1 Digital Camera and Projector

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My 3.5 year old son was so excited to get his very own camera "just like Mommies!". He is a budding photographer and even though at the young end of the suggested age range, quickly picked up on how to operate and use the Showcam. He gets such a kick out of the faces and effects. I really like the idea and ease of use, but feel the picture quality is really lacking. With today's technology, this camera should be able to produce at least an 800px wide image along with perform better indoors. Even in a room with 4 windows and sun shining in at every direction, 90% of the photos come out blurry or too dark to view. I realize this is just a "toy", but at the same time its very discouraging to the child user and they lose interest quickly when they are unable to to see anything but a dark blob for a person's face. Take the camera outside on a sunny day and it performs much better.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My son is a bit of a camera snob. He's 'broken' at least one of my older point and shoot cameras, so he's on lock-down with kid cameras for a while.

We previously used the VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera, which is about comparable to the Playskool one in terms of functionality (though our Vtech has a flash and the Playskool does not), picture quality (both are pretty 'awful' even with bright daylight) and durability (though I think the Vtech edges this one out).

I think the controls on the Playskool are much easier for a preschooler to operate (my son is 3.5yo), and the shutter 'speed' is quicker with this camera.

But the best thing you get for the $10-15 extra bucks you'll pay for the Playschool camera is the projector capability. My son loves it. The image is presented on a weird grid-like backdrop, but it's clear that it's the picture he took. He likes that immediate large-scale gratification.

I'm not bothered by the lack of a USB cable since most of us have millions floating around.

Overall, cute, not disappointing, but not amazing either. I wish someone would make a kids camera that had slightly better picture quality. Kids do manage to take some interesting photos from time to time, but the resolution on these cameras leaves MUCH to be desired.

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I was somewhat skeptical about the Playskool Showcam before it arrived. My boys, 4 and 6, have had other "child-friendly" cameras that were very disappointing. I can assure you, this camera will not disappoint! It is super easy to use and the shutter speed is fast, which is really important for kids who are on the move! The animation options and sound effects are super fun and entertaining. We have enjoyed several nights together of watching the projection slide show and laughing at all the pictures. Thank you, Playskool, for making a camera that is fun for our entire family!

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Pro

-Easy to use and operate with

-able to project images directly is a great idea. My kid loves it!

Con

-image quality at night is bad

-LCD screen resolution on the camera is bad too

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My grandson had seen this advertised on TV and just 'had' to have it! As it was his birthday, I decided to give him what he wanted. He and his sister have had hours of fun, photographing the whole family, adding beards, ears etc. and having a great laugh! They figured out how to work it within seconds and it's robust nature allows it to be taken outdoors.