$65 Camera: CampSnap Review!

[@mplogan]

I have had one for several months and I absolutely love it. I give it to people at weddings, or little kids when I am taking pictures of them, or other family members, and everyone does seem to enjoy playng with it. I keep one in my camera bag, and one in my car for "just in case" and for what it is, it works very well.

[@stayuntilforever]

Same story here but I didn’t like it at all. The camera looks cool but the image quality is so horrible even the small prints looks bad. My 3mp Kodak easyshare from 2003 has much better image quality. I wanted to love it but when I can't keep any of the images it feels pointless

[@laurenwoods5496]

How do you access the SD card? I unscrewed the part it says to in the instructions but nothing opens. Can’t even take the original piece off after unscrewing

[@davidtaylar8870]

"My beautiful Easter cake..." ...Tony. You usually don't lie during your reviews.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Ouch

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Tony needs to go get some aloe vera gel for that burn, ha-ha. I liked the cake, Tony. Pay no mind to him!!!

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Reminds me of my old Epson PhotoPC camera (1995), I left it somewhere, and was able to find it again. People thought it was a toy, it was so much fun.

[@Ces1um]

If u read their website the camera was designed to give to your child to take photos of when they went to camp. They say most camps don’t allow expensive tech so the kids can’t take phones. Parents used to give them disposable film cameras but the quality and expense of developing was why they made this camera. It was never supposed to be for the photographic community on KZbin. It was supposed to be super cheap so kids could take photos while away to camp. They didn’t put a 1” sensor or a gyroscope or a better viewfinder because they wanted it to be super cheap so when u gave it to your kid u didn’t care if it got broken or didn’t make it back home.

[@maruthkamath9304]

I read your comment after I posted mine. Still think this piece of equipment shouldn't exist.

[@SalamanderFangskin]

Thank you. Now it makes sense! 💯

[@tomsandoval3089]

Makes sense from their website, but how their advertising it (I saw it on ig) is a totally different market. As a photographer who doesn't really like taking their dslr on vacation trips, but wants something small and portable and carefree, this looked up my alley. Saw this video and def changed my mind

[@Drklownprince]

the beeps and the shutter delay are deal breakers for me.

[@Ces1um]

@@Drklownprince I heard online that they are working on a software fix to remove the beep. The shutter delay is a thing though for sure

[@cmartin_ok]

Looks great for the grandkids to use especially if it's drop-proof

[@TheQuixotic1]

I intend to buy this for my mom as a Mother's Day gift. Her and my dad are retired and traveling regularly and she relies on the camera on her phone to take pictures with, but she always talks about missing the older style of camera with a sense of nostalgia; about using the viewfinder instead of the screen and waiting to see the pictures. While it's not ideal from a tech spec, I imagine the spontaneity and carefree-ness the CampSnap makes it a rewarding experience overall. I hope these sell very well and they can eventually offer an "upgraded" model that addresses the issues you bring up and modestly increases quality for a small increase in price; I don't think a 25% increase in price to work all the bugs out and increase the overall quality would make it unreasonable at all, and it might help it broaden its demographic.

[@RachidBennis]

Got one as a gift It's fun

[@JetLagRecords]

Tony & Chelsea Northrup, Subscribed because your videos always make me smile!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thank you!

[@cyrilhamel8289]

Quite useful to see what those cameras make as "photographs", and what they are like to use, as on paper they look like they could be interesting in some specific scenarios

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Price seems "good" and I get the concept. It takes vibey pics you can't get with good cameras and you only have to worry about composition. But, for that money you can get a petite Nikon D60 in good condition on eBay or B&H or Adorama. It still takes amazing pictures in 2024 that don't look any different than a Z9's on your Instagram feed or smartphone's gallery. EDIT: Man, the potato quality of that camera really is a vibe. My argument is totally silly and irrelevant, ha-ha! Seeing its pictures has that "good times" feeling of old photos. Wow, I'm now wanting one for reals. The photo quality really is irrelevant. The pictures have a lot of feeling! I love getting convinced and being proven wrong, ha-ha!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah agreed I love it

[@bwc1976]

I just ordered mine tonight! Agreed that the shutter response could be faster. As far as image quality, it was designed to replace disposable film cameras, so try comparing its photos to scans from disposables and you'll appreciate it more.

[@carlosandri2197]

I just bought the Camp Snap, and it should arrive in 2 weeks. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy it a lot, and if I like it, I might consider getting three in different colors and pairing each color with a filter. For example, the all-black one with the black-and-white filter, the red one (which I just bought) with normal colors, and the yellow one with the vintage filter. I've looked at hundreds of photos taken with the Camp Snap on Flickr, and I find it quite fascinating. I don't know what to say, but with such outdated technology, they found a way to make a business out of it. Brilliant!

[@rick_lynn]

At 5:50 does he remove the speaker? It's that easy?

[@jasmachugh4222]

Yes, just open the back and unhook the speaker

[@errole]

You guys are asking a lot for $65 dollar camera. It’s not gonna be amazing. This is a fun camera, not a dang leica or Fuji for $5000 dollars.

[@Mysticalcorgi]

Can you do a side by side with the Camp Snap, papershoot, and flashback one 35 ( if you can find one) l. I love the digital Holga experience with the camp snap. I tried my friends papershoot and they had the same shutter delay

[@badkeiser]

I used to use disposable 35mm cameras a lot on holidays. Good fun.

[@GarrySanchez]

Can’t wait to try my camp snap out today. Cheers

[@1in6win]

It would’ve been helpful if you could’ve given us some similar alternatives for us who were considering this product. Thanks for the review! 👍🏻

[@michaeldixon6545]

$65 seems really expensive for what it is.

[@OttosTheName]

And it's going up by a tenner this week. 98 for Europeans if customs give you a break. (6 usd shipping included)

[@GregKingston]

Looks like it was only $45 not that long ago. Doesn't look like it has any additional features.

[@stayuntilforever]

I sold mine for 55usd used. Worst camera I've ever used.

[@Emkaiii]

It probably cost that much because they for ads to reach out to people

[@meowiscus]

65 x 35 for turkish lira 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@RichardHaall]

I used my back stage at show, I left it out for a week and got 200+ Candid Shots, I process them in LR with a present I made that make them look B&K and crushed details but also look great. People loved it.

[@thomassantomartino7337]

Remember this camera was made for kids to replace disposable film cameras and save parents money. They still make those single use cameras. In all honesty disposable film cameras have crappy viewfinders and do badly in low light. I have seen pictures taken by a child whose pictures actually look better than ones adults have done. It is what it is. I wanted that no preview experience and spontaneity. I consider it to be a toy camera--a novelty--otherwise I'd just use or my cell phone.

[@Kim_Miller]

Tony: "It would be good to have on each table at a wedding." Also Tony: "It has a closest focus distance of six feet." I've never seen a table at a wedding that is six feet across. Obviously Tony goes to bigger weddings.

[@kriskerry4449]

I've been looking at one of these for a while. Was so close at snapping (pardon the pun) one up but as you have just mentioned, the eye relief with glasses is terrible - which really puts me off! I'll hold off for now until they release a new version for £20 more with viewfinder adjustment. Thanks for the video!

[@WafflezIsCoolUK]

Thank you for the review Tony! I like the idea of this thing, but I feel that the price, while inexpensive relative to a modern mirrorless setup, it's a bit much for what you get in return, especially with the limitations in mind. Overall agree with the conclusion! For me it would be interesting to see a version of this camera with an actual lens (maybe someone could jerryrig an MFT lens to it, or even a collapsible lens from one of those crappy point and shoots) and see how that affects the results😄

[@tylerdoestech]

At $65 unit retail price, I do not think adding a Real Time Clock and a gyroscopic sensor to detect 90° rotation would be that difficult to add to the hardware and program for in the SoC. Have firmware loading simply pull the host device's time and date to write to its RTC chip, and append a read of that chip to every image's metadata, et voilà!

[@Sillylilli]

This was really helpful. Do you have any recommendations of similar products?

[@MaxiPixel]

So fun to use this....just love "crapiness" and simplicity!

[@ksavage681]

I recently bought the Diana mini 35mm set. Then I wanted something like that, but digital. This fit the bill perfectly. The Papershoot camera is 139.00. Got my Campsnap lightly used from Ebay for 50 with the speaker already removed.

[@80-80.]

I had similar black dots on the pictures of my first digital camera I bought around 1998.

[@ozzielara2337]

Cool concept but I’ll hold out for now. The annoyances you mentioned are valid and would bother me. Not too mention I think $65 is a tad much for what this is and trying to be. Fix the issues, specifically the date/time stamps and speed up the shutter and focus and they could have a little gem on their hands.

[@MagicMuff749]

i think they already do have an update to remove the audio, also i have a similar but different digi disposable camera, it’s still a kickstarter but it’s really fun! it even has a winder like a disposable camera lol

[@Mysticalcorgi]

What do you think about it I wasn’t able to get my hands on one

[@mgscheue]

Hmmm. Interesting idea but I think my Holgas and Lomos would be more fun. Though there's the cost of film to consider, too.

[@jordanbloomfield]

Some gen Z and millennials are looking for that mid-200’s nostalgia and actually “like” the look of that high iso noise and over sharpening. It is a style, but I think most people would agree it’s not particularly aesthetically pleasing unless you’re looking for the nostalgia

[@thosearepinklemons]

Good timing to come across this as I'm planning a canoe trip and wanted something like this. Unfortunately, I think you talked me out of it, but I appreciate the info. Hopefully they release a 2.0 in the future. Are there any similar products that you recommend?

[@MedEighty]

I was really worried when you described this as disposable, as it suggested that these things are going to be yet another source of plastic waste and e-waste. I looked up the specifications of the camera and it turns out that it is actually rechargeable. So, I am a little less worried now.

[@myoung48281]

It's a wabi sabi cam very fun to use, love mine.

[@jonathanpack7390]

"The worst viewfinder I have ever seen in my life" What a quote! I'm still getting one though, thanks for the heads up!

[@chrischan5168]

Been looking for a digital lomo for ages

[@takeaim420]

Excellent review. Thanks!

[@video-carl]

Interesting video. Rear screens can be a bit of a crutch for camera designers. When they can't choose between options they add them all to the menus and leave it for users to choose.

[@shawnvine4918]

What, no tripod socket! Seriously, though, it does look fun. That might be a possible topic for your Thursday night review show. Have people take photos with inexpensive cameras, say under $75.00? And then, to be that person, do we really need more electronic stuff that will likely never be recycled? Thanks for the review, though.

[@Mysticalcorgi]

I had some alibaba cameras rated at 16 mp for $40 bucks 😂 obviously wasn’t 16 mp and shortly died on me the next week. I did love it though

[@ChristianCastro-zk3pg]

If you have a new iphone with the USB-C it will transfer. You should be able to transfer over with an lighting to USB-C adapter.

[@f1remandg]

OK Tony Two Qs first I want to know the best telephoto zoom lens for APSC Fuji cameras best value, Second I bought your book years ago and when watching one of your other videos, I saw that you could upgrade free to get the updated aspects. I sent the required receipt and..... nothing still going after all these years!

[@gideonleventhall-airley1501]

Just good fun. That’s what it should be always…..

[@Cjtormey]

Im gonna go ahead and say if you're not planning to have good lighting while using this camera, then it's not for you. For me it would just be something I could throw in my bag or pocket for times where I don't feel like looking into the matrix

[@jasmachugh4222]

I opened the back and removed the speaker in mine...no more noises

[@TimLucasdesign]

It should be made clear that if you have an iPhone with lightning, it's Apple's fault you can't transfer photos, not CampSnaps.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Well okay but it doesn't work and doesn't really matter whose fault it is... You're not getting your pics to your phone.

[@TimLucasdesign]

@@TonyAndChelsea understandable. I spent some time with this camera as my colleague bought some for his son's scout troup. I think for this purpose they did great. The kids got tons of fun images I'm sure they will value throughout their lives. I think the biggest drawback was the fact that low light performance is so bad so campfire shots are not great.

[@laurenwoods5496]

How do you access the SD card? I unscrewed the part it says to in the instructions but nothing opens

[@tawnygunther]

What size screwdriver do I need to get to have access to the SD card? I cannnnnot for the life of me open it. That’s the only way I can get my pictures

[@DoubleTheDom]

Why not a 1" sensor camera or film camera?

[@OttosTheName]

Honestly you should. Or even a 1/2.3" sensor camera like any used canon ixus you can get for 10 bucks will be so much better in every way. But this is drop-proof, hard to destroy, no screen so no distractions, actual viewfinder, it'll probably handle a light rain, great battery life so good for summer camp... there are still reasons to get this, but if these do not matter to you for the love of god get literally anything else.

[@kkehoe5]

Photo quality is bad because I’m pretty sure this is a 2MP camera that is upscaled with software. Also just checked the website and they are going to be $75 starting 4/21/24

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah the price increase is bonkers, but they also keep selling out, so supply and demand

[@bwc1976]

@@TonyAndChelsea Glad I saw that and ordered mine tonight!

[@okaro6595]

There would be idea on such a camera but they should make it decent quality - at least what normal compact cameras have. Like when one is traveling it would be nice to just take the photo and move on like one did with film instead of focusing on the photo and viewing it at the moment. I think they could do that with decent quality at almost the same price.

[@Black_Jesus3005]

I’d buy it if it had a button or switch to select the different profiles.

[@dj_laundry_list]

I feel like this is a good use case for a sensor without a color filter array because of the noise characteristcs and film-like experience

[@sbcwinn]

Nice Easter cake! LOL

[@nicolojsinigaglia3420]

Can I upload the photos with a USB-C/USB-C cable from the camera to the new iPad?

[@CaliStyle7]

Yes

[@Powerland56]

The best camera for someone who finds the menu of the X100VI too complicated. 😂

[@Ces1um]

How would you set the time for the clock you want without a screen?

[@vaultdweller966]

Can't we have the same thing but for a hundred dollars more and way better specs?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah I'd like a higher-end version for sure.

[@mybuddychad]

It beeps to meet accessibility requirements so blind people can know it's off and on and to take pictures.

[@marktuyet]

Great camera to learn how to compose your shots .

[@deadpool6072]

How do we get reviews for this and not Zf?

[@donsmith2833]

On their website: As A Result Of Elevated Material Costs, A $10 Price Increase Will Be Implemented Starting 04/21/24

[@lackoliver55]

They say a camera is just a tool. So, if someone were trying to rob you, what camera would you rather use as your self-defense tool? The Leica? Or The CampSnap? They say you can't put a price tag on the feeling of safety.

[@colinbluth5461]

take out the beep, add an on off button, incrase picture response time (price goes up a bit), then im interested

[@kryztofah8519]

I think you can turn it off already with the button at the bottom. Just got it

[@colinbluth5461]

@@kryztofah8519 so they are improving? thats good. ill wait till the other points are taken before i get it, i would rather have them make it around 150$ and make it right

[@alexkidd4349]

Back to the drawing board. Thanks.

[@sbcwinn]

How do I send you photos to be critiqued?? Where do I send them??

[@TonyAndChelsea]

SDP.io/submit, but the live show is off for about a month. We'll be back mid-May.

[@xdrew707x]

Hey tony get a paper shoot camera, way way better😅

[@Mysticalcorgi]

I tried my friends. Not really better, shutter delay is about the same and nearly costs $200 bucks

[@xdrew707x]

​@@Mysticalcorgi$200? Damn, I got mine for 150 same day delivery lol😅. Yeah the first shot is slow because of the slow auto focus. But, the follow up shots are faster. You get built in filters, time lapse, and 10 sec videos. Also, I looked at the camp snap and they are raising prices end of the month so better get it soon 😅.

[@Mysticalcorgi]

Had to buy the batteries and sd card reader too 😭😭

[@M3LODY1803]

I love my paper shoot b&w

[@darkertime225]

why would I buy this over one of those cheap aliexpress cameras, short of the back not having a screen

[@aight365]

So why do you keep calling it a disposable camera??

[@TonyAndChelsea]

It's the style of camera

[@scgb5]

These should also be water PROOF. with how simple how these are, it should be able get quite wet. but whatever. seems like fun

[@HellHatch666]

How can you praise this camera for everything it exists for, and then bash it for the exact reason it exists?

[@lucannon]

For 120 Euro you can buy a Eos 50d with 20.000 Klicks on mpb.

[@samhardy2038]

Is it really disposable? If you download the photos can’t you start again with the blank card it came with?

[@bwc1976]

Disposable only refers to the style and simplicity which are meant to be equivalent to the disposable film cameras, but without the expense of film and developing or buying a new camera each time. You download the pictures through the cable like any other digital camera, clear out the card, and use it again. When you think of it that way, it pretty much pays for itself after the first few "rolls" worth of shots.

[@fpl_bailey]

Would be good enough if it had at least shutter control

[@benoloughlin1557]

Thanks for the review, Tony. I definitely appreciate won’t be buying it.

[@sultansinbad6264]

Talks about hating screens while having an Apple Watch Ultra, lol I have one too it’s okay

[@colinbluth5461]

so close, so close

[@katismad_]

is Christian Guzman your brother?

[@pavelavietor1]

I like , I will click on you link to get one , thanks . saludos

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thank you!

[@TungstenOvergaard]

The idea is GREAT. But they should pack something more decent. Not Leica decent, but 300€ decent. And they will get my money.

[@gregc8567]

rather buy an old film camera.... but it has potential if they fix it some

[@bwc1976]

I love my Olympus XA and wish I could still use it regularly, but film and development these days are expensive.

[@sunlbx]

Looks funny when on my local Ebay i can get a Canon 400d + 18-55 for HALF THAT

[@Mysticalcorgi]

Send a link 😮

[@glennn.3464]

Why...? Really, why? The phone most people are already carrying is just as pocketable and takes way better images and good video. So if you already have a phone with you why spend extra on this? Maybe to give kids who are too young and don’t already have even an average phone it would be a fun item. But other than that, why?

[@bwc1976]

It's to send with your kids to summer camp where smartphones aren't allowed and you wouldn't want to risk a phone getting broken anyway. It was designed by someone who was sending disposable cameras with their kids but was getting tired of the expense of film developing.

[@lackoliver55]

*insert Brad Pitt: Seven* "What are those dots? What are those dots?!"

[@glgermain]

One has to be pretty jaded to call $65 for something as junky as that to be "cheap." Worth $10 maybe.

[@bwc1976]

It is designed and assembled by a family in America to satisfy their need for a simple digital camera that over time would be cheaper to give their kids than the disposable film cameras they were using. When you think of the cost of those disposables and developing the film, the Camp Snap pretty much pays for itself after the first few "rolls" worth of pictures.

[@AsparagusVideo]

The photos look like video screenshots from a crappy 2005 digital camera.

[@PaulSafford]

Agree the idea is good - nice articulation of why it's good in social situations but those reuseable film cameras are cheaper and support an industry that serves a great community. Maybe a 20+ year old dslr - turn off review or find one with a broken screen. I love the old canon 10D, 6mpix of simplicity - screen is too small and low res to chimp, it could have simply been a green led to tell you got the shot or not. LOL An idea for another video challenge is you shoot that Piece of garbage and Chelsea shoot a

[@mybetterfilms]

I’ll wait for the refurbished $30 version next year 😂

[@PaulSafford]

Bet they'll be on clearance somewhere for even less. Picked up some ilford reusable cameras with a free roll of film from B&H for little more than the cost of the roll of film. I wouldn't give $2 at goodwill for that trash.

[@Jones12ax7]

I would rather buy that 25 dolar camera and tape the screen😂

[@giladkingsley]

Did you try the ricoh GRIII?

[@sunlbx]

basically a 2007 webcam in another body

[@koreanpizza17]

was gna buy it but thank god for reviews on YT hehe.

[@boredgrass]

Someone give Laterna Magica a call!! >;-))

[@daconpictures]

I don't see the marketing ploy, or the need for anybody (unless as a gift to a child) to buy and use that camera. ANY recent cell phone takes much better pictures than that. Made in China???

[@khronokraze]

I get your m10d and why you might like to shoot with one. But, idk about throwing away $65 for not having the self-discipline to just not use the rear LCD screen on many digital cameras that have a viewfinder? I don't think there's too much over thinking grabbing what you already carry with you, your smart phone, to take photos. Distractions on a smart phone? Heard of putting it on Do Not Disturb mode? I'd imagine you'd be more frustrated and disappointed not getting a decent photo after you've used it and see what you actually captured.. given all the cons you pointed out.. low ISO, fixed focal, poor viewfinder, unknown minimal focus range, lack of exit data, etc... As with giving everyone one to take photos at a wedding or bday party or something.. everybody has a capable camera on them these days so not sure if that's a big selling point? I wouldn't want to be stuck with x amount of these $65 "disposable" cameras to get back at the end of an event.. or, cover the bill to give them away, conversely.

[@bwc1976]

This was designed to send with your kids to summer camp (many of which don't allow any devices with a screen) without the waste and expense of disposable film cameras.

[@Skidoo22]

"As A Result Of Elevated Material Costs, A $10 Price Increase Will Be Implemented Starting 04/21/24". 🤭

[@rapier5]

Sony. Where are you? DJI?

[@SneakyCaleb]

I had one from them early on. Unfortunately the image quality is so bad it's not worth it in any way. Like 2007 cell phone bad.

[@danielsteinmann6106]

I wont buy it…. Just got an om tg7 🤭 lots of fun and trashy digi pics