Zink Kodak Step Touch Instant Camera with 3.5” LCD Touchscreen Display,13MP 1080p HD Video (Black) Starter Bundle

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Initial Hardware Issues The 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 Quality The 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 Behavior I 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 Problems Connectivity 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 Support Battery 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 Recommendation This 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 Children Perhaps 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 Comparison Also, 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.

Perfect good product

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.

Better than any other instant camera I’ve purchased! Some didn’t even work, or had issues! I love this one, easy to use and haven’t had any issues.

I like it but can’t figure out how to charge it

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 purchased the Kodak Step Touch and initially, I was thrilled with its performance. The camera is compact, easy to use, and takes decent photos for casual use. The touchscreen interface is intuitive, and the instant printing feature was a fun addition for capturing memories on the go. For the price, it felt like a solid deal, and I enjoyed using it at family gatherings and outings. However, my experience took a turn for the worse when the battery completely drained to zero. After that, the camera refused to charge or turn on, essentially becoming a paperweight. I tried different cables, outlets, and even let it sit for a while, but nothing worked. It’s incredibly frustrating to have a device die so suddenly, especially since I hadn’t mishandled it or exposed it to any damage. I’m disappointed because I really liked the camera while it worked, but this battery issue is a dealbreaker. If you’re considering this camera, I’d recommend keeping the battery topped up and never letting it fully drain. Unfortunately, I can’t rely on a device that fails like this, so I’m hesitant to recommend it unless Kodak addresses this issue. I’m hoping customer service can offer a solution, but for now, I’m left with a non-functional camera.

Very good one with expected performance and with all nice options.

“I previously had a Polaroid camera, and as it aged, I decided to upgrade to this Kodak model for its touch screen and Bluetooth features. While these additions are convenient, the camera itself feels quite plastic and flimsy, making me worried about accidentally dropping and breaking it. The photo quality is decent, and the prints are okay, but nothing exceptional. Overall, it’s a fun gadget, best suited as a gift for young adults rather than serious photography.”

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It looks great and for the first month works well, but we're on the second replacement camera and even that has broken. Super disappointing buy and our daughter is upset that it has broken again. Kodak warranty is useless as well. Just avoid it.

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