Are Disposable Digital Cameras Worth It? Here Are The Pros & Cons Of Using A Disposable Digital Camera

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The disposable digital camera debuted in 2003.

You may have seen single-use digital cameras in photo stores, or been intrigued by the concept the first time you heard there was such thing as a disposable digital camera. (I know I was.)

But are disposable digital cameras really worth it?

Disposable Digital Camera Pros & Cons

PROS

• There’s an LCD screen, so you can see the photos you’ve taken and how many shots remain.
• You can delete a photo that you don’t want.
• There’s an automatic flash built-in.
• It’s a relatively low-cost camera option at less than $20.
• There’s a self-timer built-in.
• You don’t have to figure out how to get the photos from the camera onto your computer; there no wires, cords, or downloading.
• The camera itself is fully recyclable.

Here’s how to turn a disposable digital camera into a reusable digital camera!

CONS

• You’re limited to taking a small number of photos per camera (25 or 12 MB of space internal memory).
• The resolution is quite limited (2 MP).
• You have to pay for the prints afterwards.
• The preview screen is fairly small (1.4 inch).
• You can only delete the most recent photo, rather than previewing all of the shots and deleting the ones you don’t like all at once.
• There’s no external data port, so you can’t download the photos to your computer; you must take it into a camera shop to get the prints.

In the end, it would probably be better to buy a cheap reusable digital camera instead of buying a single-use digital camera — much like I did for my niece and nephew.

Reviews Of Disposable Digital Cameras

Here are the early reviews and detailed specs for the new single-use, disposable digital cameras:

• The Ritz Dakota Digital Single-Use Camera
• One-Time Use Digital Camera With LCD Arrives
• CVS Launches World’s First Disposable Digital Camera With Preview Screen
• Take Vacation Photos With Plenty Of Do-Overs
• VistaQuest Disposable Digital Camera Review
• Disposable Digital Cameras Have Arrived (Sort Of)
• New Disposable Digital Cameras
• IKEA’s Cardboard Digital Disposable Camera
• Digital Cameras Go Disposable
• A Disposable Digital Camera Enters The Market At $19.99
• Waterproof Disposable Digital Camera Pros & Cons

Lynnette

I'm a Photographer who's been documenting every moment of my life in pictures… for decades! I currently have 171,285 photos saved in 6,034 albums online (backed up in 3 different locations). Pet Photography and Travel Photography are my favorites — I'm always taking pictures of our dogs at home and of us on our multi-day motorcycle trips. When I'm not snapping photos, you can find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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