| | |  | Electronics | Home » » Polaroid Pixie 3.0MP Kids Digital Camera with Games - CKA-00301S (Blue) | | | | | | | Product Details: | | | Product Width:
| 6.1 inches | | Product Weight:
| 6.3 Ounces | | Package Length:
| 7.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Not bad for a child...Nov 04, 2007
By PhotosTexas
I purchased this for my 3-year-old granddaughter. She really likes it, though she has to have a little guidance with it. My 7-year-old granddaughter also likes it, and she likes the games, too. The 3-year-old is not quite ready for the games.
Actually, you do NOT have to hold the shutter down for 10 seconds for a shot, as another person said. Maybe a second, but not 10 seconds. It is a little pricey, but so far both of my granddaughters have had a lot of fun with it. The flash is not great unless you are about 5 or 6 feet away; otherwise, it is too bright, and it takes a good while, about 7 or 8 seconds, to recyle. This camera is better for outdoor shots than indoor shots, like most point and shoot digicams.
There is another camera made by Fisher Price that used to be the same price, but has dropped 20 or 30 dollars. It is not nearly as good as this one, and I'd not recommned it for any child over age 3. This Polaroid would be a good cam for a 3-4 to a 6-7 year-old.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 OK, maybe the best of the bad choicesNov 16, 2007
By Rick Rayl
We bought this for our four year old for Christmas. We wanted to try it first before wrapping it up. It took one picture and then started cycling between the opening screen and the picture screen (in other words, after one picture, it was "dead"). Like others, I assumed the batteries were fine because the game mode seemed to work fine.
Before returning it, I emailed Polaroid support, and they responded that you need batteries with at least 900 mah if you're using rechargeables. I was using 750 mah.
Sure enough, we replaced the batteries and the camera now seems to be working fine. The pictures are not great, and the flash dramatically over exposes things when you are up close (as we assume our daughter will be much of the time). Still, we are hoping that over time, it will take better pictures than some of the other choices out there (the VTech Kidizoom and Fisher Price Kid Tough are both only 1/3 MP if I recall correctly).
All in all, someone should be able to package a decent 3MP camera into a simple plastic case -- but it doesn't seem like anyone has yet. So, like the title says, this one may be the best of a very disappointing batch of "kid friendly" cameras out there right now.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Doesn't workDec 04, 2007
By Gina P.
"wugrad"
I was excited when I saw this product. We bought my then 3 y/o daughter the Fisher Price digital camera last Christmas. Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera - Pink (New Version)She loves it; its the only toy from last Christmas still in constant play. However, the resolution is low. So, when I saw a 3 MP kids' camera, I was thrilled. Unfortunately, in less than 24 hours, the camera flickers off continually. She's been sick on the couch playing with it, so I know it hasn't been abused. I'm very disappointed and will be returning the camera for a refund.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Buyer BewareFeb 09, 2008
By Em's Folks
We bought this for our daughter as she was always wanting to use our digital camera. We set it up and off she went taking photos. When she shot all 11 photos that the built in memory could hold, we went to go download them. Standing next to the computer, the slick plastic camera dropped from her hand(at knee height) and landed on the floor. That drop, of just over a foot, destroyed the camera. The shutter button would no longer work. We were able to download the terrible photos.
I opened the camera to see if it could be salvaged. The part that broke was so poorly designed. The large plastic shutter button pushed down on to a tiny piece which was attached to the circuit board by 2 pin-thick legs of plastic. Those legs are what broke. the $80 camera was now trash.
Since then we have let her use our old digital camera. Its rubberized grip is easy for her to hold. The camera actually takes good pictures and more than 11 of them.
I would strongly consider spending a bit more for a real camera as opposed to this very poorly designed toy.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Absolute JUNK!Aug 07, 2008
By G. McClellan
"Texas Transplant"
We bought this from Target on sale, so it' no problem to return. Do not buy this camera! Even at the sale price of $49.99 it's not worth it. The pictures are very orange. It's nearly impossible to get a clear picture because the camera takes FOREVER to actually open the shutter after the button has been pressed. It also only fits 11 pictures. We went back to Target and I got the Fisher Price Kid Tough camera and took identical shots with both cameras. The Fisher Price had better picture quality overall. The Polaroid may have larger files, so you can print up to 8x10, but it's such horrible quality why would you want to? The Fisher Price serves its purpose - a sturdy camera for a 5 year old. With technology so good and affordable these days I still don't understand why these kid's cameras take crummy pictures and are so overpriced!
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