My kids love to take photos and videos. Hmmmm, wonder where they got that from? 😉
A few times in the past I’ve handed over a small {cheap} digital camera, yet even those give me heart palpitations when in the hands of kids. Why? Because, kids. They drop tech items no matter how careful they are, even if it’s a bang into another item. Time has proven that kids just need kid-proof items.
One recent item which really interested my kids is my husbands GoPro camera. How could it not, right? While in Mexico this Spring, and with supervision, the kids took photos and videos one day at the pool, using my husbands action cam. They had blast despite not leaving his arms reach. The experience was so guided that they couldn’t really have too much fun with it, and thus they started asking for their own. Yeah, right.
VTech has new tech gear out, that solves that very problem. The Kidizoom Action Cam is a durable kid-sized camera that is very much like a GoPro – but entirely geared for kids use. It comes in two colours, purple and the yellow/black and is intended for kids aged 4+.
The VTech Kidizoom Action Cam is easy to use, my 6 years olds navigated the simple buttons on the very first try. It captures photos and video and also has special effects, filters and frames. Beyond the basic point and shoot, it also has stop motion, time-lapse and multi-shoot capabilities. You can also view and delete captures right on the device, by viewing the 1.4 inch LCD screen.
Proving this has staying power with kids attentions, my girls started with the basic photos and videos and then they expanded their captures with all the additional features.
My girls first attached it to their bikes, using the included mounts. Since I have two girls, they were taking turns attaching it to their bikes – which was a simple job for me to do each time. The VTech Kidizoom Action Cam also can mount to skateboards, helmets or with double sided tape – to pretty much anything they want.
Of course the VTech Kidizoom Action Cam can also be hand-held as well, it comes with a strap to use on their wrists yet note that if it’s dropped, it’s so durable there’s no need to worry. The VTech Kidizoom Action Cam also comes with an additional case for the cam, so that it can be taken underwater {up to 6 feet} as well. I really like how all the mounts and cases are included with the one purchase. The only thing you might want to purchase is a microSD card to have more memory, yet so far I haven’t found a need for it.
When it comes to download the captures, simply use the included USB and files transfer without the need to download any program first. This cannot get easier!
The quality is good for a kid-sized cam, of course if the lighting is ideal, they are better. While I wouldn’t depend on it for my own photos and videos, kids sure are impressed and that’s the point here. It’s capturing their daily lives how they see it, and making fun videos when with friends.
The VTech Kidizoom Action Cam went with us on a recent camping trip and the girls captured everything from friends, bike rides, trees, flowers, the river, our trailer and more. Photos and video tours. It was fun looking through the files and seeing what they find interesting. Plus, it gave them something fun to play with and do for days, as it even comes with3 built-in action-themed games, something other action cams don’t have.
I have a feeling we’ll have a lot more memories captured this summer, including a video of myself making s’mores by the fire and some gooey kids after eating them.
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I received product to facilitate this post, Opinions are always my own
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Anne Taylor says
I’d love to win this for my grandkids. They’d love to take turns showing me their adventures!
Jenny says
my daughter would love this
ivy pluchinsky says
this would be so much fun to have, my niece would just love it
Tina L. says
I would love to be able to give this to the kids to use. We already have one broken camera and don’t want to risk another one.
Athena says
My son would like this
Susan Hanley says
My grandkids would have a blast with this.
Michelle B says
I would love to win this for my 6 year old son, I am sure that he would love to put this on his bike and ride around and take videos of his adventures.
Brandee H says
My son would absolutely love this. He loves to watch videos of himself at the skatepark. This would be great for him to record his own!!
Darwin says
I would love to win because my kids loves watching themselves and they always want to record or take pictures of each other when they are playing.
Robyn Bellefleur says
I would love to win this to video my kids on the dirt trails.
Jodi Mitrovic says
I’d love to win this for my son. We’d have so much fun playing with it together! Thank you for a great review and giveaway!
Jodi Mitrovic says
I would love to win this for my son. We’d have so much fun playing with it together. Thank you!
lori b says
my great niece would LOVE this
Heidi c. says
My little guys would enjoy using this!
Brenda Lacourciere says
I would love to win for my grandson who is obsessed with taking videos and pictures.
Jamie hall says
Would love this for my daughter
wendy hutton says
I would love to win this for my niece, she sees the adults using cameras all the time and would love to have one of her own
Lynda Cook says
This would be so fun to win and gift to my granddaughter, we would put it on her helmet and it would be interesting to watch after to see what she sees when out having fun!!!
Cady Bisschop says
My son would have a blast with this as he gets older. He already grabs my iPhone to take photos!
Nicole s says
My son would love thus as he’s always taking y camera to take funny pics lol
Rae Jean Wycoff says
This would be perfect for my granddaughter Zoie! She constantly wants my phone to take pics! I’ll be checking into this!
Leah says
My daughter would love this cam!
Emily C says
My niece would have fun with this!
Laurie P says
I’d love to win for my girl’s upcoming birthday….she’s always wanted to get a hold of my camera, so this would be so perfect for her!
Heidi Daily says
I would love to win this for my daughter, she loves taking pictures and videos, and would get so much use out of this!
Viv Sluys says
My seven year old has been saving for a camera for almost a year. It would be neat to win one for her.
l p says
the VTech Kidizoom Action Camera will provide hours of fun for the kids and stimulate their creativity. can’t wait to see what they come up with. thanks for the chance to win one.
Elaine G says
I want to win so I can give it to my nephew. He would love this.
Florence C says
I would love to win it for one of my nieces.
Andrea says
My daughter would love to attach this to her bike! Would make this summer super fun! 🙂
LILLIAN BROWN says
Would like to win this for Carter and Marissa, they could have so much fun with this
Jennifer P. says
I would love to win because my daughter would have so much fun with this camera! She has been asking for a camera lately, and she would love one she could bike with, swim with etc!
Susan Patterson says
I would love to win this for my granddaughter – thank you!
Cheryl says
My kids would love to make these videos
jan says
my grandson would have a lot of fun with this in the play park
valerie says
I would just LOVE to givr this to my granddaughter
Nicky says
this would be awesome for my nephew who loves to explore, this would help him create photo/video memories to cherish!
409cope says
I would love to win as my grandson would love this.
Lori P says
I’d like to win this for my imaginative and energetic nephews, who’d both enjoy this, and make sure it’d be well-used!
Kimberley Buckton says
I would love to win this for my son. He is so adventurous. I would love to see the world through his eyes
Gillian Morgan says
I’d love to win because I think Sophie would love to use this when she’s paying outside.
FREDERIC BROWN says
Would love to win this for Taya, it would keep her busy
kathy downey says
I’d love to win this for my grandson.
Maria McLachlan says
My 7 yr old would just love this, so I’d love to win for him
Sandra F. says
This would capture those priceless instant moments for sure and it’s a cheaper version of the Go Pro.
Carole Dube says
My granddaughter would have so much fun with that!
Andrea Amy says
I would love to win this for my son 🙂
Karen Hayes says
Wow, this is a fab camera & exactly what I’m looking for. We have the same issue of the kids wanting to use the GoPro and we aren’t really comfortable with that. This would be a big hit in our household! Thanks for sharing!
Suzi says
I would love to win as my nieces 7th birthday is coming up and she would love this!
SweetPanda says
I want to win because I think my kids would love this
Treen Goodwin says
I would love to win for my Grandson , he would love this he loves taking pics with my camera , it would be awesome for him to have this for a Christmas gift ! Thanks for the chance !
Victoria Ess says
I’d love to win this for my niece
Darlene Schuller says
I would like to win because this is something my 9 year old has already asked me for!
Josie says
My daughter loves taking pictures with our camera. Would be great for her to have her own
Doris H says
This would be amazing to win so the kids can see their explorations from their view
Catherine R. says
I would love to win this for my granddaughter, she would love this!
Betty S says
I would love to win, because my niece just learned to ride her bike and this would be great fun for her to have
Carol Denny says
I would love to win it for my grandson!
Theresa C. says
I’d love to win this to send to my grandson who lives far away! 😉
Dianne says
I can see my 4 year old granddaughter having a lot of fun with this. She is always taking her mom’s iPhone and leaving videos of herself on it. She could have a lot of fun recording things on this Kidizoom so that is why I would love to win it for her.
Lee-Ann S says
I’d love to win because Miss R is at the age where she’d love taking pictures when we’re hiking or canoeing.
Silvia D says
would be fun for the kids to use while we are camping or on outings!
Jonnie says
I would like to win because I know my son would love to use this when he’s at the skate park
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
This would be a marvellous present for one of my grandchildren, not too sure which one but one of the 7 year olds I think.
Amy C says
I would love to win because my kids would have so much fun making videos.
Lisa H says
I would like to win this for my son because he likes using my phone to take pictures and he would find this really cool! Plus, I would get my phone back! lol!
ruth moreira-lozon says
I would love to win this because we are always out and about with the kids and it would be nice to capture what they deem to be interesting or fun. Our pictures are usually of what we think of be “photo-worthy”, it would be cool to get their point of view.
Judy Cowan says
This looks like something my one nephew would love, he is always trying to borrow phones/cameras etc to take his own pictures. He would love that you could put it on your bike!
Michelle says
you think my kids would stop playing with my camera?
Sarah Jackson says
I would love to win this for my son – he would have a blast using it on his battery powered atv
Sunshine G says
My nephew would adore this! I love the wireless download feature.
JaimeeM says
I would like to win this because my son is obsessed with making videos of himself doing everything and anything.
Debbie W says
Honestly, I think this would keep my hubby amused for a while and keep him out of my hair.
Julie Bolduc says
My youngest daughter would love this
Juliee Fitze says
My nephew would love this on his bike.
Kim D says
I’d love this because it looks like it would take much nicer videos than my old digital camera (I don’t have a smart phone). It’s also small which would make it easy to bring to the park, visiting family, etc.
Sarah Jackson says
I would love to win so my daughter can stop begging me for one !!
Kelley Moore says
my niece would just love it
Barb W says
Looks like an awesome camera, my son would love it!
J says
I’d love to win because the VTech Kidizoom Action cam is a great way to get the LOs active and nurture their creativity.
Agnes says
I’d like to win because my son would love this.
Bernice says
i would love to win for my youngest daughter , she loves taking pictures and her bday is coming up would make a perfect gift
Lisa McLain says
My son would love this !!!!!
louise gilbert says
love to win this for my grand daughters. They love to take photos with my phone
MOHAMMAD ANJUM says
MY SON WOULD LOVE IT
Melanie B says
I would love to win this for my daughter.. she would love to hook this up to her bike or use it when going camping!
Lori Jackson says
We let our Son use an old camera that doesnt work anymore so he would really love this!
Melinda says
My niece and nephew would love this camera!
angela m says
I would love to win because I have two little girls who love to take videos and would have so much fun with this.
Dayna Wilson says
I LOVE photography myself…I have two DSLRs and I’m rarely seen without one of them. My son is starting to develop a real interest himself, but I’d rather he not touch my fancy expensive cameras… this sounds like just the thing for him!
Rochel S says
My son would LOVE using it as he rides around the neighborhood on his bike!
Nicki says
I would love to get this for my girls and they could bring it out to camp!
Doreen Lamoureux says
Gosh, I know a little one who would really love this.
Rebecca Graham says
My grandkids would have so much fun with this.
Kristy Short says
I would love to see my sons adventures! This is so cool!
Brenda Penton says
I’d love to win this for my son so he could wear it on his helmet when he rides
Stephanie LaPlante says
I’d love to win this for my little cousins. They do a lot of biking so this would be super cool.
Alison K says
I’d love to win ‘cos there are opportunities to see animals in the trails & it’s unfortunate when you’re fumbling for your phone. This would be perfect! Thanks for the opportunity
Julia says
I love to use this in the pool!
loucheryl says
My son just got his very first 2 wheeler bike with training wheels and would love to have this to videotape all of his adventures!
Sarah Stickney says
i’d like to win this for my son.
Cheryl says
This looks so neat!! Something my daughter would love!
Marla P says
I would love to win for my kids
Caroline says
Because this is such a cool device!
caryn s says
My kids would love to video their adventures!
Joanne Saunders says
I would love to win this for an x-mas gift for my eight-year-old nephew. He’s the only one I have not figured out what I want to get for yet.
Karin Dollery says
I would love this for my granddaughter, she loves using my cell to take pics and would love something of her own.
Angela Mitchell says
I’d love to win this for my daughter for her to put on her bike. She’d love it!
David says
my daughter would love this
Elly says
My son loves all things camera!