Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Waterproof Camera

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• "Kid-tough" styling and now waterproof!
• Features an easy-to-use format, simple buttons, and a 1.5" color LCD screen
• Features auto-flash, 64 MB of flash memory for storing up to 500 pictures, USB cable for computer connection, dual hand grips, and two-eye view finder
• Requires 4-AAA batteries (Not included)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 8.5 x 3.2 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001FB5L8Y
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,685 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera The award-winning and best-selling Kid Tough Digital Camera is tougher and better than ever with the addition of enhanced "kid tough" styling and the new dimension of waterproof! The camera features an easy-to-use format and simple buttons along side a 1.5" color LCD preview screen. This screen allows kids to instantly see the picture they've taken and view or delete previous shots. Image resolution of 1.3 or .3 megapixels provides for quality 4"x 6" prints. This camera features auto-flash, 64MB of flash memory for storing up to 500 pictures, USB cable for computer connection, dual handle grips, and a two-eye view finder that makes it easy for kids to take great pictures.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Appalling battery life - Camera will not stay on, March 28, 2009

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R. Mastrangelo - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Waterproof Camera (Toy)

I purchased this camera in July 2008 and found that after taking just a few photos, the camera either would not turn on or, by pressing the power button multiple times, it might or might not turn on and then it might or might not quickly turn itself off. Taking out the batteries and putting them in a battery tester would show that the batteries still had a like-new charge. Putting the batteries back in or putting in another brand-new set of 4 AAA alkaline batteries might or might not temporarily help.

I tried using different brands of fresh and new alkaline batteries (Eveready, Duracell, Kodak, Panasonic, and Rayovac) and had precisely the same results. Given that the owner's manual only recommends alkaline batteries and specifically states "do not use rechargeable batteries", I did not bother to experiment with anything except alkalines.

Assuming that my camera was defective, I exchanged it on October 30, 2008 and I had precisely the same performance with the second sample.

I see that a number of the reviews here are noting my same problem. I cannot understand how ANY the reviewers here could give this camera more than 1 star unless their sample of the camera did not exhibit this problem. If that's the case, Fisher-Price has a major quality control problem and you should only purchase it only if you are willing to deal with the consequences of it not working properly.

Another issue is that Fisher-Price appears to sell two different cameras with exactly the same name - "Fisher-Price Kid-Tough digital camera". Mine is the one that typically sells for $60, is available in pink or powder blue, and has three molded-in stripes on the side hand-holds. The other version has a textured pebble finish on the side hand-holds. Maybe that other model performs better and the reviews are getting interchanged between the two models?? I don't know why, but Fisher-Price makes it hard to find a model number for my version. There's no number on the packaging. However, on the bottom of the camera, in very small type, it says M8071/M8072. On the back of the owner's manual, it says M8071a-0920. Neither of these is labeled as a model number.

It's a shame that this camera has the problem I describe. Otherwise, I think it's fantastic. Sure, the image quality is terrible, but, hey , it's just a toy and my kids (ages 3 and 6) absolutely love it when it works. For them, it's easy and fun to use. Plus, if you believe what it says on the packaging, it is "water proof!" and "BUILT TO SURVIVE DROP, AFTER DROP, AFTER DROP!" However, what's the point if you can't turn it on?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars FRUSTRATED, September 27, 2009

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B. Mason (Boston) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Waterproof Camera (Toy)

I purchased this camera as a gift for my grandson. It has not worked from the beginning. It may work for a few minutes but then will not stay on...it is not the battery! This would be an educational and fun activity but getting a gift that doesn't work is worse than no gift at all. I do not have original wrapping, so also I have wasted substantial money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product! My son loves it, February 7, 2010

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michael - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Waterproof Camera (Toy)

My son is 9 and loves this camera! He takes it everywhere with him and takes pictures and then uploads them to the computer