Its easy to use for 5-12-year-olds and assisted video editing tools make compiling your creations easy as pie.
But there are a few flaws worth considering.
The myFirst Camera 50 might answer your prayers.
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Video editing is easy too, as the camera does it for you.
But there are a few things worth considering before you spend $129.
Could this be one of thebest camerasfor your child?
Read my full myFirst Camera 50 review to find out.
The Camera 50 comes in either pink or blue, and is suitable for 5-12-year-olds.
I thought I was holding my old iPod Classic.
Minimalistically designed, theres a 20MP main camera on the back and a 16MP selfie camera on the front.
On the bottom, youll find a USB-C port for charging and a microSD card slot next to it.
Navigating the UI is straightforward.
The 20MP sensor captures sharp images in bright conditions.
The first photo, at 1x zoom, is well-detailed and the colors have been faithfully reproduced.
The third photo, at 3x zoom, is fuzzy as a lot of noise has crept in.
The Camera 50 also has a macro mode that triggers automatically when youre very close to a subject.
The macro mode exceeded my expectations and you might see the results above.
The finer details are visible in every shot.
The second photo of a leaf clearly shows the different lines and shapes.
As I mentioned, theres a 16MP selfie camera too.
The selfies I took turned out nice but not as detailed as Id hoped.
You cant read the text on my t-shirt in the photo above and my tattoos appear slightly pixelated too.
A ring light surrounds the top half of the touchscreen and it can be set to three intensities.
The first selfie was taken with the intensity set to two and the second set to three.
Speaking of dark rooms, how does the Camera 50 fare in low-light conditions?
Its nothing to write home about.
The Camera 50 doesnt have a flash which adds to the poor low-light performance.
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you might see a couple more examples of filters above.
These are fun to use and make you feel more creative.
The video above was captured on an overcast day.
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The footage itself is smooth and the ripples on the rivers surface are mesmerizing.
Look at the sky and its reflection in the water and youll see what I mean.
The Camera 50 lets you attach short voice notes to photos youve taken, so hows the microphone?
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My words sound clear as the mic has effortlessly picked up the words.
I had to choose a template, pick the photos (or videos), and voila!
The app generated the video in just under 45 seconds.
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Parents can also control this space by downloading the myFirst Circle app, available on bothiOSandAndroid.
Its fitted with a 2,000mAh rechargeable battery which should last you just under four hours.
One of the cameras biggest selling points is its assisted video editing software.
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That said, the camera has a few flaws.
The touchscreen is laggy, and both the low-light performance and ring light are underwhelming.
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
