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The KidiZoom Duo FX was originally released in 2023 in Australia, then the next year in the US.
Introduction
KidiZoom® Duo FX is a fun and easy-to-use digital camera with two lenses: a front camera and a selfie camera. Take photos or group pictures with funny photo effects. You can also take videos with live face filters.
The camera also features a built-in flash and a voice-recording feature with five different voice-changing effects. There are also five fun games and creativity features which allow you to enhance your photos or videos with a variety of effects.
Features
Camera Switch Button
When in Camera mode, press this button to toggle between the Front Camera and Rear Selfie Camera.
Shutter Button
Press this button to take a photo, or to start and stop video recording.
D-Pad
Press these buttons to move the cursor and to make selections.
Flash Shortcut : When in Camera mode, press up on the D-pad
to switch between different flash modes.
Timer Shortcut : When in Camera mode, press down on the
D-pad to toggle Self-timer mode or Face-timer mode On and Off.
Home Button
Press this button to go to the Main Menu or go back to the previous submenu.
OK Button
Press this button to confirm a choice or action.
Tip: The OK button can also be used to take a photo in Camera mode.
Star Button
Press this button to add effects to photos and videos or to display the effects menu in other modes.
Rotary Ring
Turn the Rotary Ring to add or change the colour filter effect in Camera or Video modes.
Volume Button
Press the Volume Button and then left or right on the D-pad to adjust the volume.
Delete Button
Press this button to delete a photo, video or voice file.
Playback Button
Press this button to review photos or videos.
Zoom Wheel
Push this button upwards to zoom in and downwards to zoom out.
ACTIVITIES
Home Menu
• Press the Home button to go to the Main Menu and select an activity.
• Use the D-pad to select a mode and press
OK to confirm selection.
• You can change the wallpaper to a preset
picture, or you can select a photo you’ve taken. Please see the Settings section for more information
Instructions
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery covers on the handles of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws and then open the battery covers.
3. If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 4 new AA batteries (2 on each side) following the diagram inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended).
Replace the battery covers and tighten the screws to secure.
IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION
• KidiZoom® Duo FX is compatible with microSD/microSDHC memory cards up to 32GB (memory cards sold separately).
• Make sure the camera is turned Off.
• Locate the microSD Card Slot at the bottom of the camera.
• Pull up the rubber cover.
• Insert the memory card as illustrated.
• Once the memory card is detected, it will be used as the default memory source of the camera.
• To remove the memory cardfrom the slot, push the card once and it will eject.
NOTE: If a memory card is being used, data stored in the internal memory cannot be accessed by the camera unless the memory card is removed. To prevent accidental data loss, make sure to back up all important data from your memory card before using it in the camera.
TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM® DUO FX
• Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on.
• If it is the first time that you are turning the camera on, the Try-Me demo video will start playing. Press the Shutter button to exit the Try-Me demo mode. The Try-Me demo will be disabled and will not play again.
• After the camera exits demo mode, first select your language and then set the date and time. Press up or down on the D-pad to select the correct day, month, year, hour and minute. Press left or right on the D-pad to jump to the previous or the next item. Finally, press the OK button to confirm the setting. If you wish to change the date and time later, you may do so in Settings.
• After the Try-Me demo mode has been disabled and you turn the camera on, the Camera mode preview screen will be activated and you can start taking photos.
• Press the Home button to go to the Main Menu to access other activities.
• Press the On/Off button again to turn the camera off.
Trivia
Technical Specs
NOTE: Estimations are based on normal lighting conditions. Actual capacity varies depending on shooting environment.
The video length limit is five minutes per file when using the internal memory and 10 minutes per file when using a memory card.
| Display | 2.4" TFT colour LCD |
|
Photo Resolution |
Front Camera
3264 X 2448 (8MP) / 2560 X 1920 (5MP) for regular photos 1600 x 1200 (2MP) / 640 x 480 (0.3MP) for photos with a camera effect Rear Selfie Camera 1600 x 1200 (2MP) / 640 x 480 (0.3MP) Note: Resolution adjustment is found in Settings. 8MP is interpolated from 5MP sensor resolution. |
| Video Resolution | 320 x 240
640 x 480 when taking video without effects using a microSD card |
| Video Length limit per file | 10 minutes when using a microSD card (5 minutes when using internal memory) |
| Digital Zoom | 4X |
| Focus Range | 1.5 feet (0.5m) - ∞ |
| Flash Range | 3 - 9 feet (1 - 3m) |
| Internal Memory | 256MB built-in memory (shared with program data; actual memory available for user storage will be less) |
| File Format | Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG
Videos: AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Memory Card Format and Capacity | microSD / microSDHC card (not included) with capacity from 1 GB to 32 GB and FAT or FAT32 format |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 cable included for data transfer to and from computer |
| Batteries | 4 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries |
| Optimal Operating Temperature | 32-104°F (0-40°C) |
Storage Capacity
| Media | Quality | Internal Memory | 16 GB
Card |
32 GB
Card |
|
|
0.3 MP | 1400 | 151,700 | 303,500 |
| 2.0 MP | 280 | 30,300 | 60,700 | |
| 8.0 MP | 130 | 13,800 | 27,700 | |
| Video (min) | 320 x 240 | 7 | 770 | 1,500 |
| 640 x 480 | N/A | 320 | 650 | |
| MP3
(min) |
128 kbps | 150 | 16,600 | 33,200 |