This cute retro toy camera is better than a Charmera, and currently on sale at an irresistible price

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Joshua Waller

Chuzhao digital-TLR in red. Image: Chuzhao/Amazon

Chuzhao digital-TLR in red. Image: Chuzhao/Amazon

Amazon Prime Day “Spring Deals” have started, and this is a camera I’ve had an eye on ever since I first saw it. It’s for the CHUZHAO Digital TLR that we reviewed earlier this year, and now it’s on offer for the lowest price I’ve seen on Amazon (and even cheaper in black). It’s the closest thing we’ve got to a digital TLR camera, and a fun compact camera. Unfortunately this deal looks to be available in the US only, but check out offers below to see what is available near you.

At a glance

  • Cute retro styling
  • 1/4in CMOS sensor
  • 12MP effective resolution
  • Full HD video recording
  • 16GB micro-SD card supplied for image storage
  • JPG and MP4 file formats

In our review we said “The Chuzhao is never going to be considered as a serious digital camera while, if it’s a toy, it’s unlikely that a child would appreciate its retro styling. In the end, it’s a bit of a novelty that looks good, performs well and, most of all, is a lot of fun.” Similar toy cameras have been released since, including the Kodak Charmera, and following Kodak’s Charmera, a number of Charmera copy cats have even popped up.

Prices correct at time of publication but may change at any time, please check the retailer’s website. Amazon is a market place, so check retailer selling before purchasing. Find more great deals.

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Joshua Waller

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Joshua Waller has been reviewing cameras since 2004, originally setting up an online review site DigiCamReview. Following this he joined ePHOTOzine in 2011 as Technical Editor where he was in charge of reviews, and setting up a detailed test system. Josh joined Amateur Photographer in 2021, and as Online Editor, is responsible for bringing great content to the site, as well as reviewing cameras, lenses, smartphones and more.




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