Kodak Step Touch | 13MP Digital Camera & Instant Printer with 3.5 LCD Touchscreen Display, 1080p HD Video - Editing Suite, Bluetooth & Zink Zero Ink Technology | White

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Fun, easy to use camera. Nice to get instant pics.

Initial Hardware IssuesThe first unit I received was defective and wouldn’t turn on despite multiple attempts and troubleshooting. The replacement unit did eventually power on, but only after some effort (charging it and pressing the power button ~30 times). Unfortunately, even when functional, the camera is riddled with issues.Software, Camera, and Print QualityThe software is slow and buggy, the camera quality is poor, and the print quality is even worse. I encountered frequent errors, including compatibility issues with standard 2x3 Zink “Zero Ink” paper (which is what Kodak says this model uses). For example, when I accidentally ordered 2x3 Zink paper that happened to be “Canon Ivy” branded, the Kodak camera refused to print, even though the Zink 2x3 paper itself was identical to the sample pack that came with the Kodak camera. Replacing the “Canon Ivy” calibration sheet with the Kodak-branded one from the sample pack fixed the issue—same exact 2x3 Zink paper, different calibration sheet.Phone Connectivity and Print BehaviorI appreciate that the camera can connect to a phone and print phone photos, but the results are extremely low quality. It also randomly shrinks images when printing, leaving large white margins, despite the image appearing correct in the print preview. I tried adjusting the source image’s aspect ratio to 2x3, but it didn’t help.Connectivity ProblemsConnectivity is another headache. The camera frequently disconnects from the phone, and printing often fails with “upload failed” messages, or hangs indefinitely with no output, even when everything appears to be in order.Battery Life and Troubleshooting SupportBattery life is short, the experience is frustrating, and the included troubleshooting video is for an entirely different model with different buttons and features: completely unhelpful.Overall RecommendationThis product has potential with its built-in printer and phone connectivity, but the execution is deeply flawed. I would recommend maybe skipping this camera and getting a standalone Zink printer instead. I haven’t tried it myself, but it might offer better results without the frustration of clunky software and unreliable performance.Suitability for ChildrenPerhaps it’s best suited for young children. But even they may lose patience with how often it fails to work properly. Disappointing overall.Comparison to Instax Mini 7+My other instant camera is an Instax Mini 7+ and although it has no computer chip, screen, or software, the image quality is far better and the turnaround time is much faster. Obviously the downfall is you can’t view and approve photos before they print.Paper ComparisonAlso, I like the thinness and adhesion of the Kodak Step Touch’s Zink paper. To compare, the Instax uses a thicker, older style of paper with the white frame. Good vintage look, but it lays thicker in scrapbooks/journal pages. And it’s not adhesive.

Great camera gift for children who love to take pictures and print them out. The picture quality is decent. It is not the best picture quality but you get what you pay for. Pictures can be slightly blurring when you print them but we expected that considering the MP. This does its job and is fun for children (and adults). You can also choose which photos to print so every picture taken doesn’t automatically print out which was a great feature. The screen is a great size. Overall we are very happy with this purchase.

I was doing lots of research on different cameras that could print photos on the spot and I came across this product. I've had this for 3 days and already I am happy I chose this! Not only does it print pictures of your choosing, you can edit your pictures on camera or through an app you can download. This being digital touch screen is a plus for me and so easy to use, I am very happy with my purchase 😀 😊

The camera is easy to use and has a great feel to it. You can add frames and stickers onto a picture prior to taking it. You can also add these on photos in your app and then print from your phone. There isn't much stickers and frames to choose from and I hope they add more, or allow you to upload some. Print outs vary, depending on the quality of the picture. Some come out really good, others not so much. You also don't need to print every picture you take and can pick and choose as you feel fit. I'm very happy with the camera and would recommend it. It makes for a good time.

I bought this camera for a gift, when opened it didn't even turned on. Asked for a replacement and it was quick and worked fine for a while.At first sight, the camera looks good but not that good for the money paid (kind of cheap), a plus is the touch screen, the Bluetooth conectivity and just the portable printing feature.Id you're lucky and get a working camera, you will get poor image quality, lines all along the picture, washed colors and all the disappointment it all brings.As said before, the one I'm evaluating was already a replacement, which failed just a few days after the replacement window had closed. I had the same charging issue I had had with the first one. The first came broken, the second held up for two charges and just a few bad prints, after that, did not charge at all and stopped working.I wish I had paid attention to all the bad reviews this camera has.

My daughter (age 6) was really interested in her sister's Polaroid. So, we did some research. This was perfect because it allows you to take photos, stores them, and the you can hand-select which photos you want to print (and reprint duplicates). There is a small delay that makes taking photos of moving objects difficult, but the prints are nice, and the device is easy to use (my 6 year old has it figured out). The print time is about 1-2 minutes, but could be great for a wedding/party guest book, and other events.

Photos lose some quality when printed which is kinda disappointing considering the videos showed examples of theses perfectly printed photos from the camera and the Bluetooth feature as well. But other than that it’s a very cute and lovely device it does print and connect beautifully. It’s a fun camera I’m still figuring out the ins and outs of it for now .