Lillian Vernon Product Reviews and Ratings - Gifts Under $10

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Brand: Lillian Vernon

Located in: Personalized Gifts, Gifts Under $10

My First Camera really works! Features built-in flash, dual-eye viewfinder that lets kids keep both eyes open, two side handles for holding the camera steady, easy-to-push buttons, plus built-in lens cover. Uses 35mm film and 2 AA batteries (film and batteries not included). 7" x 2" x 3" high. Ages 5 and up. Protective nylon case has handle with name up to 12 letters.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

2.3 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

30% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(4), Durable(6), Portable(4)

Cons:

Difficult to use(3), Low quality(6)

Best Uses:

Young children(3)

Describe Yourself:

Parent of two or more children(4), Working parent(5)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very Disappointed

By Joni Boler

from McKinney, TX on 12/8/2008

Gift:

Yes

Cons:

Low Quality

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

I just got this in the mail today and I opened it and was very disappointed in the quality of the camera. It looked like it had been used, and it has scratches on it. The film door wont stay closed very well. It doesn't even have a dual viewfinder like it says.

A decent first camera.

By Stay-at-Home Mom from Woodland Hills, CA on 2/15/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable

Best Uses:

Entertainment

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

OK camera, more a toy really, but good for kids.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Camera does not work well

By Will and Meg's mom from Greenville, SC on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Portable

Cons:

Difficult to Use, Low Quality

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

I bought this camera as a "first" camera for my two oldest children. I loved the carry case but the camera was a cheap plastic and we've had problems getting it to work from the beginning. The final straw was that it would not rewind the film. I give up. I'm planning to return the product.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

VERY DISAPPOINTING!

By Mom and Grandmom

from Murfreesboro, TN on 1/6/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Cute case, Portable

Cons:

Defective, Difficult to Use, Flimsy, Low Quality

Best Uses:

nothing

Describe Yourself:

Mother and Grandmother

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

This was to be a gift for my 6 year old grandson for Christmas. How disappointing! The film was difficult to advance, the shutter did not work and then we could not get the flash to work with two different sets of brand new Energizer batteries. Ruined two packs of 35 mm film trying to get it to work. Sad little boy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

waste of money

By disappointing Christmas gift from Humboldt, SD on 12/27/2007

Cons:

Low Quality

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

The rewind mechanism does not work. This product is all plastic and is of inferior workmanship.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

He loves it, hard to operate

By Mommy

from East Lansdowne, PA on 12/1/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Engaging, Portable

Cons:

Difficult to advance, Difficult to Use, Low Quality

Best Uses:

Older Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

My son took it on vacation but had a hard time winding/advancing the film. I think we may have broken it trying to get the film to advance. The mechanism needs work, very hard for little hands (5 years old) and adult hands as well. Haven't had the photos developed yet, can't get film out of camera. Will have to send whole camera out.............

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Okay

By Fitztwins

from Michigan on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Durable, Portable

Cons:

Low Quality

Describe Yourself:

Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

Bought this for my son. The film is/was hard to wind. It takes a parent. Not good for a child's toy. Haven't seen the pictures yet.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My First Camera

By Mindie

from LaGrange, GA on 8/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Use

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

I bought the camera for my niece and I know she is going to love it.

Incorrect Monogramming

By cigi

from livermore, CA on 8/18/2007

Pros:

Durable, Engaging

Describe Yourself:

Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

The contrasting personalization (as shown in the photo) was different: instead, I received the monogrammed name in blue...on the blue tab!

Lillian Vernon Response: At Lillian Vernon, we value your feedback. While we stand behind our products 100%, we understand that every customer will not be completely satisfied. In these cases, we are happy to refund or exchange the item, even if it is personalized, for up to 12 months after purchase.

He loves it..hard for lil fingers

By mommie

from Cincinnati on 7/10/2007

Pros:

Durable, Fun, Great Value, Realistic

Cons:

Difficult to advance

Best Uses:

Creative Development

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Encourage creativity, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon My First Camera:

i really like the idea of a durable camera for my 6yr old.. he loves to take pictures.. my only issue with this product is the difficulty my son has advancing the film. His fingers are so small and there is not much strength in his thumb to roll the advancer. He has broken his nail trying to advance the film so i do it for him....to date, We have yet to finish a roll of film ... other than that we love the camera.

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