Advertised as being able to fit the standard size iPhones even with a case. I have an iPhone 5c in an Otterbox Commuter and it will not fit unless the phone is removed from the case.
Once the phone is actually in this camera box, it works as advertised. We like it. It’s still a bit large for my toddler’s hands but she’ll grow into it. She likes having a camera that kinda looks like our Canon EOS 60D.
She doesn’t play with it as much as she wanted to because it’s a not a quick, convenient thing to remove the phone from the otterbox and put it in this case.
Amazon’s rating/review process wants me to rate the picture quality. The picture quality is dependent on your smartphone. This is NOT a camera. It is just a large phone case that LOOKS LIKE a camera.
The product is fantastic. My kid loves it and it works really well with my Iphone 6.
In the beginning I had issues and I thought it was due to the product being broken. I went on their website and emailed them with my question hoping for a solution. In a day they responded with some solutions that would help me. They continued to keep the conversation alive to make sure their product was working for me. One of their suggestions did work! I can tell they take great confidence and pride in their products.
I also want to say a little about their app. The app that comes with this product is easy and fun for my child!
This is such a great product! My little one was always grabbing for my phone to take pictures with and after dropping it several times (eeek) I had to find a solution. This is perfect because it doesn't feel like I'm just giving her my phone - I'm giving her a camera with buttons and a "focus" and she loves it. It encourages her to finally get outside with us too because she feels like she can control the play activity and not just go for a walk. (so important for a 3-year old). It's very sturdy, and the pictures she takes are too funny. It also allows us to talk about what she saw, or was interested in because she wants to review the pictures again, which are the high-quality iphone pics. We will have this product for a long time.
BUY THIS NOW! We got this for our 6 year old who likes to take photos with our phones. We did a factory reset on my old Samsung Galaxy S4, and setting it up in the camera body was easy and simple (just plug the cord into the headphone jack, put the phone in the holder and shut the window). You may have to go into the camera settings on your phone so that the volume button can be used for the camera (this allows you to use the blue button on the camera body to take photos), but that takes only a few seconds.
My rating and review is on the product itself, not the app. We chose not to download it because we didn't want this to turn into another screen for her to get sucked into, as I read about the app having games and stuff. We wanted her to have a camera, not a phone to play on, and that's exactly how she uses it.
The camera body feels well-built and sturdy and the packaging was cute (at $6, I figured this would basically just be in a bag or generic box -- blah! But it was packaged up nicely -- my daughter was very excited when she saw it.
Of all the gifts she received this Christmas (and believe me, there were too many), this was her favorite and at only $6, it's a no-brainer. I'm so glad I stumbled across this toy -- it's so simple and a great way for kids to express their creativity through photography, not to mention a creative new use for old smart phones! I highly recommend it to any parent of a budding photographer!
EDITED TO ADD: If I could make a suggestion for improvement, it would be 1) adjust the window in the camera body so that kids can use the flash on the phone and 2) allow for phone charging while inside the camera body. Still a great product though and I plan to buy another for our younger child.
This is such a fantastic idea! My 3 year old was always asking for my phone to look at the pictures and take photos but after dropping it several times I was *extremely* hesitant. Saw this in a store and after upgrading my old smartphone thought this was perfect because its made to fit a smartphone. As a parent I can control when my child gets the phone and how she interacts with it, which is now actually a retro "camera". Case is sturdy and equipment is well protected, and the case is nicely sized for little hands. Plus my child now likes to actively take pictures of what she is interested in, and some of them are pretty awesome, I tell her she is a great photographer. :)
Feature Product
- 🔥LIMITED TIME DEAL 🔥🎁This award-winning product turns your smartphone into a fun kids camera!
- [DURABLE DESIGN] This protects smartphones from drops and tumbles and makes for a great digital camera for kids. The ergonomic grip with rubberized handles and wrist strap make it EASY TO HOLD.
- [FUN PLAY] this childrens camera is also loved by adults and can be used with any photography app and works as a kids video camera with the working shutter button & turning knobs.
- [MOM RECOMMENDED & KID APPROVED] A great kids camera for boys and girls! Protects the smartphone for ages 3-5 (kid-proof, toddler-proof & sticky finger proof!). This is the best kids' camera for 6-9 year olds since they already want to play with your phone! A great way to recycle that old smartphone and get kids ACTIVE AND CREATIVE!
- [ADJUSTABLE CLAMP] Fits most standard size smartphones including the iPhone 4/5/6/7/8/ X and many Android phones as large as the Galaxy S8! **NOT the Plus or XL size phones **DROP PROTECTION, SCREEN PROTECTION, DIRT PROTECTION** NO CELL NETWORK NEEDED ** iPhone 7/8/X require Lightening to 3.5mm headphone Jack adapter **
Description
It's easy!
Simply place your Apple or Android device into Pixlplay to take photos and create fun effects with the included activities and app.
How does it work?
Open the door, plug in the headphone jack and insert your phone! The headphone jack powers the camera shutter or access the camera shutter through the protective screen.
What devices does it work with?
- Designed for iPhone 4, 5, SE, 6, 7/8/X* and iPod Touch
- Works with many Android phones including Samsung S8, S7, S6, S5
and others with maximum dimensions of 5.59 x 2.95 x 0.374 inches (142 x 75 x 9.5 mm)*Note: iPhone 7/8/X requires the Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter (optional)
Check our compatible devices & installation videos here: http://bit.ly/2yX5y4j
Ideal for:
- Kids Ages 3-5. The working knobs improve dexterity and teach fine motor skills and cause-effect
- Kids Ages 6+. The included activities app teach colors, numbers, and shapes.Learn cognitive skills & encourage self-expression
- Even adults! The classic 35mm camera design appeals to everyone
Key Features: Child resistant latches, Screen protection, Drop protection, Dirt protection, No cell network required, Optional connectivity (turn off wifi), No bluetooth.
Includes:
1 x Sticker Sheet, 2 x Activity Sheets (scavenger hunt and photo booth cut-outs), Instruction Manual + Quick Start Guide
Includes FREE iOS App
The app contains your child’s experience (and photos!) and the large buttons and simple interface makes photography easy. REQUIRES iOS 8 and up. Pixlplay also works with many photography app in the Google Play and Apple App stores. Learn more and download the Pixlplay app here: http://pixltoys.com/pixlplayapps
I purchased this a few months ago but I just started messing with it today to set it up as a gift for a two year old. This this is AWESOME! I’m debating using the iPhone 5c or my old iPod Touch but both fit and work great in this product. I love that there’s some nobs they can move around and they’ll make a clicking noise. This is perfect for any toddler. Especially if you’re going on a trip this would be a great way to help keep them busy while also being included. Maybe you’ll even find they took some funny or great photos. This product is genius and totally underrated.
I had this item on one of my wishlists for eons. I recently upgraded my cell phone and finally decided to buy this in order to use my old phone as a camera. What a great idea! I'm using an old iphone 5 in it and it fits perfectly. I got rid of all of the apps on the phone, signed out of my apple ID, and just left the camera app and the pixlplay app. The only thing is that it can be a bit cumbersome to control the touch screen through the thick plastic that lays over the phone when it is inside the camera, but other than that, it works great. I can't wait to see what photos are taken when we take this camera on an adventure, like the zoo or an amusement park. Great value for a nifty product.
SO easy. I just inserted iPhone 5 and away my two year old grandson went, taking pictures of everything. You do need to remove phone to charge it. That is easy, just two little latches. The large touch screen interacts with touch screen on your phone.
It is like a safety case for your phone, but has shape of real camera. The camera button is just like his moms real camera.
Our 3-yr old was always asking to borrow our phones to take pictures, so I bought him this to use with one of my old phones. Works perfectly, and he has such a fun time taking pictures and then editing them. And it's so much easier for him to be able to push a shutter button. So happy with this product!
Fits my son's iPhone touch perfectly. The button works as it should when taking a picture. He dropped it from about 2 feet and it didn't seem to do any damage.
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