
I recently picked up the Vivitar Instant Camera with Printer (2.0" TFT + 16GB Micro SD Card) for just over $35, and overall, I’m pretty happy with the value it offers at this price point. Built-in Printer: Super convenient for instant photo prints. It's perfect for parties, scrapbooking, or just having physical memories on the go Affordable: At this price, it’s a budget-friendly way to get into instant photography without investing in more expensive brands. Included SD Card: The 16GB Micro SD card was a great bonus plenty of space to store digital copies of all your shots. Compact Design: Small and easy to carry, great for travel or casual use. Print Quality: The prints aren’t super high-res, but they’re decent for quick mementos. Don’t expect pro-level output. Screen Size: The 2.0" TFT screen is quite small, so previewing photos can be a little tricky. Battery Life: Not the longest lasting, so I’d recommend charging it often if you plan on using it for extended periods.So If you're looking for a fun, easy-to-use instant camera without breaking the bank, the Vivitar delivers on the basics. It’s ideal for casual users, kids, or anyone who enjoys having tangible photos instantly. Rating: 4 out 5
Posted by DayanaG
Five star not because the prints are great, but for what you get for the money! You will need to have or buy a micro-SD card for it. The printer is thermal, like what they use to print receipts, so "lo-def" black and white prints. Still, for using cheap paper, it works okay for people, and the paper is cheap. Kids would like it. By hitting the printer button in picture mode you can toggle between printing and not printing the picture. When reviewing pictures, you can print from there by hitting print button. The wide color pictures are fine and can be stored on computer if you have a card reader. Initially, the prints were rather light, but changing a couple things in the menu made a stronger contrast. Menu is easy to use and intuitive. One of these days, I may pay much more for a camera that does good color prints, but for now, I'm having fun with my "toy" camera! Great for the price, and no issues so far.
Posted by OldKent
First of all, if you're looking for a 'good' instant camera, this is not it. For about $35 what you get is a very cheap camera with limited functions that prints in B/W on thermal paper. It's not good. It's really, really terrible, actually. BUT I think it's terrible in a fun way. I'm sure I'll find a way to use these awful thermal prints to make some kind of Art. So, I guess what I'm saying is that if you're looking for something extremely cheap to play around with, and not looking for capital G Good, then this is the camera for you.
Posted by Spock
Customers admire the convenience of this instant camera and printer. However, a common criticism focuses on the image quality of the prints produced, with some describing the resolution as low and the overall quality as poor. The use of thermal paper is also noted as a factor affecting print quality. Several customers expressed disappointment with the print quality relative to the price.
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