According to a 4-year-old this tiny $44 camera is a smart buy
The Kodak Charmera is a compact, retro-styled digital camera that is simple enough for a four-year-old to operate. While it lacks high-end features like autofocus, its ease of use and novelty make it a popular choice for casual photography.
Why it matters
The product highlights a trend in consumer electronics toward simple, nostalgic, and highly portable devices.
Share article As my family’s unofficial official photographer, I wanted to do things differently on our recent trip away. While I love taking photos, I thought it would be fun to outsource this time. Outsource to my 4-year-old nephew. He’s cute and funny, and who wouldn’t want to smile when he shouts, “Hey, smile!” in your face?
The Kodak Charmera Keychain Mini Digital Camera
The Kodak Charmera revisits the retro charm of the 1987 Kodak Fling (the brand’s first-ever signature disposable camera) but with a teeny tiny digital twist.
No bigger than a lipstick, this pint-sized camera has only five buttons and an LCD screen for filming and previewing shots, which is why a four-year-old is more than capable of using it to take photos.
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