What it is
VCam is a real working video camera capable of recording up to seven minutes of color footage or taking nearly 500 still images with its built in memory. It also accepts standard SD cards (not included) to allow memory expansion.

The tiny camera has a 1.5" flip-out view finder, a 4x digital zoom, 1.3 megapixel resolution recording at 10 frames per second, 280x240 screen resolution and a full range of photo resolutions. It can be watched on TV or a PC and used as a Web cam. The VCam can be plugged directly into a TV for instant, unedited playback or hooked up to a computer through a standard USB port for editing.

VCam comes with software that allows kids to create special discs for the VideoNow player (not included).

In short, this is a real working video camera that creates high quality pictures, fits in the palm of the hand and comes at an amazing price. It is one of the best of this type of video camera currently on the market.

Why it’s fun
Who doesn’t want to star in their own movies? Whether for creative play or amateur movie making, this is an exceptionally versatile camera that will please tweens and teens.

Who’s going to love it
Encouraging a child’s creative interest is great, but mom and dad might not want to hand over a $500 video camera. That’s why parents will love the VCam as much as the budding junior Spielbergs in the house. This is so easy to use that any child who can point and shoot can create satisfactory photos or movies.

What to be aware of
This is a real electronics product, so appropriate care should be taken when using it.

It is powered by 2 AA batteries, not included.