Taking the internet by storm is this nostalgic play on the disposable camera…
but it’s 100% digital and screen-free. The company is called Camp Snap and they are a small, family-owned business making the cameras in small batches in California.
Being a professional photographer myself, I rarely take my “nice” camera with me when I go out with my kids. It’s heavy, super valuable, and time consuming to retrieve photos off of. My kids are always interested in taking photos however, and I don’t necessarily want to be handing them my phone all the time. So I went searching for an affordable, kid-friendly option. And voila – I found Camp Snap.
What makes the Camp Snap camera so great is you get all the perks of the old-school disposable cameras from our childhood, without all the distractions of modern day childhood…mainly; SCREENS. Practically every other kids digital camera on the market has a screen, and many have filters or other distractions that end up engulfing kids in the screen rather than the process of taking a photo. They’re loud, take forever to charge, and are obnoxious designs (for those that appreciate an aesthetically pleasing kid product, this one drives me bonkers).
Camp Snap, in contrast, is completely screen-free and therefore has to be plugged into your computer to view the photos. So while they are out adventuring, your kids can stay present in the moment and engage with their surroundings while still capturing the memories to look back on later.
A few other perks I love:
- Large capacity of internal memory storage. My Camp Snap is at currently at 568 images and still going!
- Vintage quality with vibrant colors and classic film style grain.
- With just a shutter button and flash selector switch, kids AND adults can capture memorable moments. No complicated settings or menus to navigate, just point and shoot. I enjoy using this camera as much as my kids do!
- Long lasting battery, capable of at least 500 photos per charge. Charge using USB-C.
- Kid Proof: the Camp Snap camera is a durable, eco-friendly option that can withstand rugged terrain thanks to its hard plastic construction with no internal moving parts
- Brings back the aesthetically pleasing vintage camera design. Thin enough to easily carry in your pocket for on the go!
- Retailing at just $65, it’s not going to break the bank!
See the Camp Snap in action:
Last week I met up with some friends and their kiddos to see the Lupine Fields here in the Seattle area. I brought the Camp Snap for them to play with, and these are a few of the shots they got! I haven’t altered the color grading in any way, so you can see the film vibe that’s already built into the camera. Again..all these photos were taken by kids, ages 5 and under!
This camera has quickly become my new favorite go-to, whether at home or out making memories with my kids.
It’s so easy to grab and go, and I can’t wait to see the world through my kids’ eyes as they document their days this summer. And because I don’t believe in gate-keeping, I just had to share this life hack with you! So what do you think? Would you use this camera with your kids? Tell me what you think in the comments!
*This post is not affiliated or sponsored by Camp Snap. I just really love this camera!
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