Starter Camera For Kids
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A camera for kids is a great way to get them interested in photography. It's also a great way to help them learn about the world around them. Browse the top-ranked list of starter cameras for kids below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Polaroid - 16MP Waterproof Digital Camera - Red
Model: IS048-RED-STK-4SKU: 6459733Top comment"Good starter camera for older kids....Otherwise, it's a solid camera for a great price....Good camera for a kid...Decent camera for a child. No need to worry if it breaks, and it takes decent photos."
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The Polaroid iS048 digital camera is the perfect adventure companion. At 16 MP, you can capture great images on-the-go and then preview them on the 2.4" preview screen. Small and lightweight, it is easy to slip into your pocket so you're ready to capture the next perfect moment, even if that is underwater! The Polaroid iS048 is completely waterproof up to 10 ft so feel free to jump into a pool or lake! Save your memories to a micro SD card (not included) for easy transfer to your computer or mobile device and then you can share them with all your family and friends.Top comment"Good starter camera for older kids....Otherwise, it's a solid camera for a great price....Good camera for a kid...Decent camera for a child. No need to worry if it breaks, and it takes decent photos."
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The Polaroid iS048 digital camera is the perfect adventure companion. At 16 MP, you can capture great images on-the-go and then preview them on the 2.4" preview screen. Small and lightweight, it is easy to slip into your pocket so you're ready to capture the next perfect moment, even if that is underwater! The Polaroid iS048 is completely waterproof up to 10 ft so feel free to jump into a pool or lake! Save your memories to a micro SD card (not included) for easy transfer to your computer or mobile device and then you can share them with all your family and friends.See all Point & Shoot CamerasYour price for this item is $34.99The comparable value price is $49.99Pick up on Nov 30 at
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$5.49Vivitar - 4K Digital camcorder - Black
Model: DVRE401-BLK-STK-4SKU: 6574116Top comment"I got this for my nieces as a starter camera! They love it and it works great for them....Excellent cameras...Great camera... excellent quality it did take me a moment to figure out how to download to my computer but I'm a terrible millennial. 1000% recommend."
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Capture life's moments in stunning detail with the Vivitar DVRE401 BLK STK 4 Digital Camcorder. This innovative device is designed to elevate your photography and videography experience with its impressive features. Perfect your angles with the 3.0" display that boasts a 270-degree rotatable design. Whether you're capturing selfies, vlogging, or exploring unique angles, this feature allows you to frame your shots with precision, unleashing your creativity like never before. Experience cinematic brilliance with real 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities. Every detail, color, and nuance of your surroundings is captured in breathtaking clarity, ensuring that your videos stand out with vivid realism. Take your photography to the next level with a maximum 42-megapixel photo resolution. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear captures that preserve every detail with stunning precision. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups, this camera ensures that your images speak volumes, allowing you to express your creativity effortlessly. Explore the art of photography with built-in enhanced zoom capabilities that bring the world closer to you. Whether you're capturing distant landscapes or zooming in for intricate details, this camera empowers you to achieve stunning compositions with ease.Top comment"I got this for my nieces as a starter camera! They love it and it works great for them....Excellent cameras...Great camera... excellent quality it did take me a moment to figure out how to download to my computer but I'm a terrible millennial. 1000% recommend."
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Capture life's moments in stunning detail with the Vivitar DVRE401 BLK STK 4 Digital Camcorder. This innovative device is designed to elevate your photography and videography experience with its impressive features. Perfect your angles with the 3.0" display that boasts a 270-degree rotatable design. Whether you're capturing selfies, vlogging, or exploring unique angles, this feature allows you to frame your shots with precision, unleashing your creativity like never before. Experience cinematic brilliance with real 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities. Every detail, color, and nuance of your surroundings is captured in breathtaking clarity, ensuring that your videos stand out with vivid realism. Take your photography to the next level with a maximum 42-megapixel photo resolution. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear captures that preserve every detail with stunning precision. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups, this camera ensures that your images speak volumes, allowing you to express your creativity effortlessly. Explore the art of photography with built-in enhanced zoom capabilities that bring the world closer to you. Whether you're capturing distant landscapes or zooming in for intricate details, this camera empowers you to achieve stunning compositions with ease.See all 4K CamcordersYour price for this item is $79.99The comparable value price is $99.99Pick up on Nov 30 at
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FREEFujifilm - instax WIDE Evo Hybrid Instant Film Camera - Black
Model: 16840957SKU: 6615160Top comment"Great big little camera...It’s a fun camera and the ability to print what you want is a plus and the look of the camera is a conversation starter. ...Great Camera as advertised...Its a digital instant photo camera. Although the quality is good compared to other instant cameras, the digital pictures are not super high end. "
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Never compromise on creativity again. Instead, enjoy an unparalleled analog + digital hybrid experience with the instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera - our most premium, ‘creativity first’ photo-taker to date. With 10 lens effects and 10 film effects, plus the option to change the degree of your chosen settings, there’s no end to your creative potential. Simply twist the Lens to play with your desired lens effects, creating subtle or dramatic images (and everything in between). Want some inspiration? Download the free instax WIDE Evo Smartphone App to your Smartphone device and explore the in-app Discover feed tab for a daily boost of creativity. The instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera also features a Wide-Angle Lens, expertly expanding your view to capture all of the action, as it happens. And by using a single compact lens, images are captured at a stunning, print-ready 318 DPI (dots per inch), whether Wide-Angle Mode is switched on or off. You can also connect this hybrid instant camera using the instax WIDE Evo Smartphone App with your Smartphone device via Bluetooth to save your favorite instax framed shots to your Smartphone camera roll, and then easily post your creativity to your social channels. And for those who want to be a part of their photography story, simply use the instax WIDE Evo Smartphone App to control your instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera remotely (ideal for all-inclusive photos). Finished in a modern, sophisticated design, and sporting a premium black body with gray color accents, the instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera looks as good as it shoots. Plus, with the Print Crank, Shutter Lever and numerous other satisfying manual dials, it’s no wonder we refer to this hybrid instant camera as ‘the photographer’s camera’. So, grab an instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera, power up your imagination and take control of every photo. We’d also recommend using your instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera with a Micro SD card (sold separately) because once you get going, you’re going to be racking up the masterpieces, whether abstract, impressionist, figurative, minimalist, surreal…Top comment"Great big little camera...It’s a fun camera and the ability to print what you want is a plus and the look of the camera is a conversation starter. ...Great Camera as advertised...Its a digital instant photo camera. Although the quality is good compared to other instant cameras, the digital pictures are not super high end. "
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Never compromise on creativity again. Instead, enjoy an unparalleled analog + digital hybrid experience with the instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera - our most premium, ‘creativity first’ photo-taker to date. With 10 lens effects and 10 film effects, plus the option to change the degree of your chosen settings, there’s no end to your creative potential. Simply twist the Lens to play with your desired lens effects, creating subtle or dramatic images (and everything in between). Want some inspiration? Download the free instax WIDE Evo Smartphone App to your Smartphone device and explore the in-app Discover feed tab for a daily boost of creativity. The instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera also features a Wide-Angle Lens, expertly expanding your view to capture all of the action, as it happens. And by using a single compact lens, images are captured at a stunning, print-ready 318 DPI (dots per inch), whether Wide-Angle Mode is switched on or off. You can also connect this hybrid instant camera using the instax WIDE Evo Smartphone App with your Smartphone device via Bluetooth to save your favorite instax framed shots to your Smartphone camera roll, and then easily post your creativity to your social channels. And for those who want to be a part of their photography story, simply use the instax WIDE Evo Smartphone App to control your instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera remotely (ideal for all-inclusive photos). Finished in a modern, sophisticated design, and sporting a premium black body with gray color accents, the instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera looks as good as it shoots. Plus, with the Print Crank, Shutter Lever and numerous other satisfying manual dials, it’s no wonder we refer to this hybrid instant camera as ‘the photographer’s camera’. So, grab an instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera, power up your imagination and take control of every photo. We’d also recommend using your instax WIDE Evo hybrid instant camera with a Micro SD card (sold separately) because once you get going, you’re going to be racking up the masterpieces, whether abstract, impressionist, figurative, minimalist, surreal…See all Instant Print CamerasYour price for this item is $409.99Pick up on Nov 30 at
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FREENikon - Z 6 II 4k Video Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 Lens - Black
Model: 1663SKU: 6437929Top comment"Such an underrated camera. After a few firmware updates this camera is up there with the best of them. ...I love this camera. Been in business 17 years started out in film and I have to say this is a game changer when It comes to kids a s sports."
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This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode onlyTop comment"Such an underrated camera. After a few firmware updates this camera is up there with the best of them. ...I love this camera. Been in business 17 years started out in film and I have to say this is a game changer when It comes to kids a s sports."
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This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode onlySee all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $2,249.95The comparable value price is $2,349.95Pick up on Nov 30 at
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FREEPolaroid - Flip Instant Camera - Black
Model: 9152SKU: 6625944Top comment"I didn’t know if I would like it or get much use out of it, because in todays world everyone has a great camera in their pocket or a digital camera which can take photos with amazing quality. ...As a semiprofessional photographer I have a wide range of camera options in my collection, from old film cameras, polaroid cameras, to modern DSLR mirrorless options as I tend to like options! "
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With modern innovation hidden inside an iconic point-and-shoot design, the Polaroid Flip is the ultimate instant camera for an analog life. Sonar autofocusing, a hyperfocal 4-lens system, our most powerful flash and scene analysis (warning you when your shots are over or underexposed) ensure you get high quality shots every time. All you have to focus on is living a life worth capturing – and click the big red shutter button.Top comment"I didn’t know if I would like it or get much use out of it, because in todays world everyone has a great camera in their pocket or a digital camera which can take photos with amazing quality. ...As a semiprofessional photographer I have a wide range of camera options in my collection, from old film cameras, polaroid cameras, to modern DSLR mirrorless options as I tend to like options! "
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With modern innovation hidden inside an iconic point-and-shoot design, the Polaroid Flip is the ultimate instant camera for an analog life. Sonar autofocusing, a hyperfocal 4-lens system, our most powerful flash and scene analysis (warning you when your shots are over or underexposed) ensure you get high quality shots every time. All you have to focus on is living a life worth capturing – and click the big red shutter button.See all Instant Print CamerasYour price for this item is $199.99The comparable value price is $219.99Pick up tomorrow at
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FREECanon - EOS R50 V 4K Video Mirrorless Camera with RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens - Black
Model: 6895C012SKU: 6624075Top comment"Great little hybrid travel camera...Great little starter video camera from Canon. Packs a punch way above its weight for the price and gets you into the Canon ecosystem, which is the best out there. ...The camera is great for beginners and is based off the R50 with the same great sensor from that camera. "
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Step up to interchangeable lens video creation with the versatile EOS R50 V. This APS-C Mirrorless EOS V Series camera lets you take control of your next video production by blending some of the best features of the Cinema EOS and EOS camera lines together. This EOS R50 V lens kit comes with our RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens – A lightweight, travel friendly, ultra-wide angle to standard zoom lens created with power zooming capability to create beautiful videos.Top comment"Great little hybrid travel camera...Great little starter video camera from Canon. Packs a punch way above its weight for the price and gets you into the Canon ecosystem, which is the best out there. ...The camera is great for beginners and is based off the R50 with the same great sensor from that camera. "
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Step up to interchangeable lens video creation with the versatile EOS R50 V. This APS-C Mirrorless EOS V Series camera lets you take control of your next video production by blending some of the best features of the Cinema EOS and EOS camera lines together. This EOS R50 V lens kit comes with our RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens – A lightweight, travel friendly, ultra-wide angle to standard zoom lens created with power zooming capability to create beautiful videos.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $849.99The comparable value price is $949.99Pick up tomorrow at
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FREENextbase - Piqo 2K Dash Camera - Black
Model: NBPICO2SKU: 6595362Top comment"Next base camera...Overall great camera. Would recommend this camera!...Unfortunately, my other camera, the 320XR, will not display the rear camera. "
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Small but mighty, the Nextbase Piqo 2K delivers premium performance in an ultra-compact design. This dash cam captures every critical detail in stunning 1440p HD, whether you're driving in bright sunlight or on dark roads. With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, the Piqo 2K offers seamless connectivity and real-time tracking, letting you easily access, edit, and share footage through the Nextbase App. The Piqo 2K goes beyond capturing footage—it's designed to be your complete driving companion. Smart Parking ensures your vehicle is monitored while you're away, automatically recording any knocks or bumps and notifying you via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Guardian Mode Lite allows you to set limits for anyone borrowing your car, so you're always in control. In emergencies, the Piqo 2K’s Emergency SOS system contacts services and sends your GPS location, while Witness Mode Lite alerts a loved one if something goes wrong. Piqo 2K doesn’t just provide protection—it offers peace of mind every time you’re on the road. With its powerful features, the Piqo 2K is more than just a dash cam—it’s a smarter, simpler way to safeguard what matters most.Top comment"Next base camera...Overall great camera. Would recommend this camera!...Unfortunately, my other camera, the 320XR, will not display the rear camera. "
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Small but mighty, the Nextbase Piqo 2K delivers premium performance in an ultra-compact design. This dash cam captures every critical detail in stunning 1440p HD, whether you're driving in bright sunlight or on dark roads. With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, the Piqo 2K offers seamless connectivity and real-time tracking, letting you easily access, edit, and share footage through the Nextbase App. The Piqo 2K goes beyond capturing footage—it's designed to be your complete driving companion. Smart Parking ensures your vehicle is monitored while you're away, automatically recording any knocks or bumps and notifying you via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Guardian Mode Lite allows you to set limits for anyone borrowing your car, so you're always in control. In emergencies, the Piqo 2K’s Emergency SOS system contacts services and sends your GPS location, while Witness Mode Lite alerts a loved one if something goes wrong. Piqo 2K doesn’t just provide protection—it offers peace of mind every time you’re on the road. With its powerful features, the Piqo 2K is more than just a dash cam—it’s a smarter, simpler way to safeguard what matters most.See all Dash CamerasYour price for this item is $99.99The comparable value price is $149.99Pick up tomorrow at
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GoPro - MAX 360 Action Camera - Black
Model: CHDHZ-203-THSKU: 6620086Top comment"Great Camera!...Love my GoPro Hero 12, added the Max 360 to the lineup. Cameras are easy to use and the GoPro Quick app makes storage and video editing a breeze!...Camera great. App, greater....This makes it easy to edit and share my videos, so they just don't stay in my camera for months before anyone sees them. As a dad of 4 young kids, who loves to do activities, this is the perfect camera to keep my memories and share them at TV time with the family. "
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Max captures everything around you in a stunning 5.6K spherical video while completely erasing your extension pole from the shot. Just point Max anywhere and pick the best angles later. You’ll be able to create immersive point-of-view footage, selfie shots, follow-cam footage and more from the same video. The GoPro Quik app makes it easy to reframe and automatically track objects while powerful editing tools help you create videos that you can share right from your phone. Intuitive camera controls let you tap and swipe to take ultra steady 360-time warp shots and 360 photos or standard video in single lens mode with unbreakable max hyper smooth video stabilization and horizon lock. Rugged, durable, waterproof and mountable, Max is ready to capture your adventures from every angle and perspective.Top comment"Great Camera!...Love my GoPro Hero 12, added the Max 360 to the lineup. Cameras are easy to use and the GoPro Quick app makes storage and video editing a breeze!...Camera great. App, greater....This makes it easy to edit and share my videos, so they just don't stay in my camera for months before anyone sees them. As a dad of 4 young kids, who loves to do activities, this is the perfect camera to keep my memories and share them at TV time with the family. "
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Max captures everything around you in a stunning 5.6K spherical video while completely erasing your extension pole from the shot. Just point Max anywhere and pick the best angles later. You’ll be able to create immersive point-of-view footage, selfie shots, follow-cam footage and more from the same video. The GoPro Quik app makes it easy to reframe and automatically track objects while powerful editing tools help you create videos that you can share right from your phone. Intuitive camera controls let you tap and swipe to take ultra steady 360-time warp shots and 360 photos or standard video in single lens mode with unbreakable max hyper smooth video stabilization and horizon lock. Rugged, durable, waterproof and mountable, Max is ready to capture your adventures from every angle and perspective.See all Action CamerasYour price for this item is $299.99The comparable value price is $369.99Pick up tomorrow at
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FREEPolaroid - Go Generation 2 - White
Model: 9097SKU: 6562510Top comment"It's a good and decent film camera...Kids camera...Got it from Santa for Xmas wish it had a starter film though."
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Capture real life on the Go. Our most portable, wearable, take anywhere-able Polaroid Go Generation 2 instant camera has been upgraded with a large aperture range, precise light sensor, and on-point-exposure settings to make your pictures even better. It’s really small (the smallest instant camera in the world) but comes with big creative potential featuring a selfie mirror, self-timer, double exposure, and can be paired with its own teeny tiny color filters. All in the classic design, and now made with 30% recycled materials. Compatible with Polaroid Go film, our smallest Polaroid instant film format.Top comment"It's a good and decent film camera...Kids camera...Got it from Santa for Xmas wish it had a starter film though."
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Capture real life on the Go. Our most portable, wearable, take anywhere-able Polaroid Go Generation 2 instant camera has been upgraded with a large aperture range, precise light sensor, and on-point-exposure settings to make your pictures even better. It’s really small (the smallest instant camera in the world) but comes with big creative potential featuring a selfie mirror, self-timer, double exposure, and can be paired with its own teeny tiny color filters. All in the classic design, and now made with 30% recycled materials. Compatible with Polaroid Go film, our smallest Polaroid instant film format.See all Instant Print CamerasYour price for this item is $79.99The comparable value price is $89.99Pick up on Nov 30 at
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FREECelestron - StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
Model: 22460SKU: 6398030Top comment"Good starter telescope without app capabilities...Total beginner here and I am not disappointed. Great for kids to explore with also. Definately recommend purchasing this as a first telescope."
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Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Dock, Launch, Explore-Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green. Smartphone Compatibility. StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones; it is compatible with Android 12 and later, as well as iOS 18 and newer, including iPhone XR and newer models. Users with older phones can still use this app, but will not be able to reinstall the app if they uninstall it. Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology-StarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database. While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.High Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control An ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a few turns of the knobs. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod. Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics. With a large 102mm (4”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleiades Open Star Cluster. Celestron’s XLT optical coatings improve light transmission, enhancing the views even more. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more. Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites. Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4” refractor and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach. The entire telescope kit weighs just 14.2 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site. Everything You Need to Observe Immediately. When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find: 102mm refractor optical tube, StarSense dock for your smartphone, Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece, 90-degree erect image diagonal, StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app, Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls, Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized.Top comment"Good starter telescope without app capabilities...Total beginner here and I am not disappointed. Great for kids to explore with also. Definately recommend purchasing this as a first telescope."
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Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Dock, Launch, Explore-Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green. Smartphone Compatibility. StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones; it is compatible with Android 12 and later, as well as iOS 18 and newer, including iPhone XR and newer models. Users with older phones can still use this app, but will not be able to reinstall the app if they uninstall it. Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology-StarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database. While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.High Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control An ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a few turns of the knobs. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod. Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics. With a large 102mm (4”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleiades Open Star Cluster. Celestron’s XLT optical coatings improve light transmission, enhancing the views even more. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more. Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites. Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4” refractor and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach. The entire telescope kit weighs just 14.2 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site. Everything You Need to Observe Immediately. When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find: 102mm refractor optical tube, StarSense dock for your smartphone, Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece, 90-degree erect image diagonal, StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app, Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls, Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized.See all TelescopesYour price for this item is $429.99The comparable value price is $636.95Pick up on Dec 10 at
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