Camp Snap Camera
Announced June 1, 2023
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Camp Snap Camera is a simple, screen-free digital device that mimics the nostalgic experience of a disposable film camera. It offers an affordable, durable, and distraction-free way to capture photos, though it lacks the image quality and performance of modern smartphones.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Simple, screen-free, and distraction-free operation
- Durable, lightweight, and portable design
- Nostalgic film-like aesthetic and charm
- Convenient USB-C charging and file transfer
- Affordable price point
Cons
- Significant shutter lag and motion blur
- Mediocre image quality with poor low-light performance
- Lack of physical controls and accessories
- Inaccurate or tiny viewfinder
- Fixed focus limitations
- Launch price $65 (USD)
- Sensor 8MP Smaller than 1-inch CMOS
- Video No video
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 6.5/10
They have all the charm of a disposable film camera and all the simple utility of one as well.
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If your child is headed to summer camp and you need to navigate a screen ban – whether it’s a camp policy or your own rule – the Camp Snap is worth considering.
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[...] For those that want something simple, fun, and affordable, this can be a great camera to use.
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The camera does what it says it does: It shoots images.
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I loved the retro quirks, only finding the shutter lag and slightly inaccurate viewfinder to be minor annoyances that wouldn’t keep me from buying the camera, especially given its low price point.
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The Camp Snap is the one-button disposable camera that I didn't know I needed [...]
- CNET 6/10
This is a very inexpensive camera that feels and performs like a very inexpensive camera, trying to mimic something it isn’t.
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The camera won our hearts, not with its stunning image quality (it’s so-so) or high-tech features (it doesn’t have any), but just by being a joy to carry around and take photos with.
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But if you crave nostalgia, simplicity, and a little unpredictability, it’s a delightful digital throwback.
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For $69.95, it’s a fun camera that does exactly what it says it does.
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If what you seek is a better way to connect with your travels while you’re on them, and a better way to convey the feelings of them when you return home, I think it’s hard to find a cleverer solution than the Camp Snap.
- We Tried It 9/10
The Camp Snap is everything a kid camera should be: fun, functional, durable, and affordable.
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If you’re looking for a lightweight, easy to use camera that delivers images with "an aesthetic" and isn’t an iPhone, I would recommend the Camp Snap Camera.
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After using my Camp Snap camera for a few months I am pleased to give it a positive review.
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I won’t try to dress up the fact that the Camp Snap is a low-fi camera that doesn’t take the best quality pictures. You’re not going to use it for that purpose.
