U-Turn digicam twists to take self portraits

Leonard Goh | Jun 05, 2009

The U-Turn digital camera. (Credit: Digital Blue)

The problem with most point-and-shoot these days is that most models don't come with an articulated LCD. While the Digital Blue U-Turn digital camera doesn't have a flexible display, it makes up for the lack by implementing a swiveling lens design.

This compact shooter's optics swivel 180 degrees so you can snap pictures of yourself (or with friends). There are also 12 onboard special filters which you can view in real time on the 2.4-inch LCD. The lens has no zoom function and the focus range is fixed.

Even though this snapper is targeted at youngsters, we find the VGA image resolution disappointing. The U-Turn digital camera has built-in memory for approximately 80 pictures, and that's the space you get since there is no memory card slot.

The U-Turn digital Camera retails for US$50 on Digital Blue's Web site but it didn't indicate if the company will ship to Asia. While it may not suit us, we think it'll make a good gift for a budding child photographer.

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