Zink KODAK Smile Classic Digital Instant Camera for 3.5 x 4.25 Zink Photo Paper - Bluetooth, 16MP Pictures (Blue)

I originally bought this because I accidentally got the wrong sized paper for my mini retro 2 printer (great device and I've had it since 2023). I didn't want to waste paper so I thought trying out a new gadget would be fun. When it came we could not get it to charge. Finally we left it for 2 hours and it was charged, I guess it was so dead it couldn't charge when it came. The camera is easy to use with patience. It's a slower device but it does WORK. The pictures are great on the camera (for what it is)! And the whole picture prints 2 for 2 that I've tried (I don't want to waste film because it is quite pricey) You have to use the flash in every picture which makes my example pictures look not as great because it's indoors at night, but I think it is very early 2000's and I love the vibe. I personally have not used the app because I already have my mini retro 2 so this camera is purely for instant photos. The first picture you take will just be blue paper. Everything after that will be cute pictures and they have a sticky peel back making it great for retro scrapbooks or sticking them wherever you like!! Overall I love this product and would recommend purchasing.

I bought this camera because I already owned a Fuji Instax Wide camera, which I love and use. The issue I was having is that people always wanted the pics. I need to be able to have multiple prints. Came across this camera right after the holidays. Full disclosure, the first camera that I received was not able to take pics. It would only print from the app on the phone. I exchanged it and the second one works perfectly! To be perfectly honest, you will most likely end up taking pics with your phone and printing them out using the app. The camera on the device takes pics and makes them look vintage. the phone pics come out a little crisper. The app has not been a problem for me. Before purchasing I read some reviews that mentioned the app being a problem but not for me. Only thing negative I can find is that I wish the pics would be a little more clear and crisp like the ones from my Instax! The vintage look is cool n all but just having the oic look like what was shot would be great. If that look is desired, the app itself has filters that can be applied to the image.

The media could not be loaded. Charged for > 24 hours and until charging indicator was solid (indicating fully-charged). Using the power switch they did not power on. I thought maybe I got a random unit with a bad/flat battery the first time - replaced/re-ordered and second unit does the same behavior. Returned both. I didn't bother to give Kodak/this product a THIRD try to get it right.

This is a great concept for an instant print camera. This reminds me of the old Polaroid spectra cameras. Did have an issue with the update on Android, but I was able to update it via iOS.

I was going to toss this thing in the garbage because I was having trouble with this thing feeding, actually I initially had something going wrong with the contrast of the pictures. Figuring this thing out, not too bad. Not as instant as a polaroid with the picture taking but the photos are way better. Add into the fact that you can save the pictures you take is a huge benefit even after you run out of the zink paper. Add into the fact that you can print pictures you've taken from your phone or previous ones from this camera and now you're talking a whopping success. Bottom line up front (BLUF), I am keeping this contraption. It saves the pictures, prints are way better than a polaroid and it doesn't look as goofy as the fuji version of this thing.

It's a neat little camera. The only problem is, it isn't a Kodak product. Skymall licensed the name and had it made so not sure about the overall quality or longevity but I do enjoy using it. The pictures are typical instant quality and on par with other zink cameras. I do have to say I use polaroid pop zink paper in mine. I just use the kodak blue calibration card instead of the polaroid one. I got the camera just to play with it. So maybe have both polaroid and kodak paper and use them according to how important the pictures are to you. The funny part...polaroid invented zink and then spun it off into its own company when polaroid started having financial issues...if you use the polaroid calibration card the pictures will come out black and white...

Love this camera! It has been a real blast. When used as a camera, you need a lot of good light.. daytime photos.. for good results. The real strength of it is using it as a printer for your phone photos! They really come out quite good, better than Zink prints I have tried in the past. The photos are a great snapshot size and being able to use them as stickers is pretty fun too. Kodak got it right with this product and the design looks cool too!

I wonder if there is a way to calibrate this thing or what? The picture color is just awful. It actually looks like old sepia photos. I got this for my mom to take pics of her new grand baby and we are both so disappointed. Wanted something easy to use, which for the most part it is. My only complaint about ease of use is that the flash takes a while to actually work and if your subjects (in this case, a baby) moves during that then the pic is blurry. Hard to get a good pic of a human. Really wish the pics were better. Will be looking for another camera for her. This one is not it.