EyeClops BioniCam

We received this as a gift. We then all sat around as a family and spent a few hours finding stuff to look at. We inspected the dog, the cat, the baby, pimples, scabs, leaves, bugs, hair, whiskers, jeans, dirt, and lots of other cool things. It does take a steady hand, but we were all able to use it quite easily. We hooked it into the TV - also simple with the included cable - and were able to review our photos, and use it as a large screen for viewing before taking the photo. It was a really cool evening and a nice way to get to spend time with the teenagers. One even suggested that it be used to make a good background for an avatar. That would be unique and cool! We liked this item, and we will use it more than just a regular microscope because it is so interactive and fun for all!

I bought the EyeClops for my grandson - it's a huge hit with the whole family! Daddy, especially! With the option of viewing on TV and the ability to take actual pictures and share over the computer, I have to say this toy is more than I bargained for!

I was not happy at all with the BioniCam and returned it the day after Christmas. The light was not bright enough to see images through unless you were directly on them. Heartbreaking as this is what my 9 year old asked "Santa" for and I had to try and explain to her how you return gifts to Santa.

I bought 2 for my kids and 2 for niece/nephew and everyone thought they were "cool". Had to disassemble one of the four, the display kept shorting out but a well placed piece of electrical tape fixed the problem right away.

It takes a little adjusting and patience to see things - definitely recommend plugging into the television as it gives a much better view of things.

Photos taken are decent quality, no issue with transferring the photos to a computer via the USB stick.

All in all a fun toy but I think they got lost in the video games and other electronics at Christmas. Definitely worth the Amazon pricing (saw this at Toys R Us for list price - $89 - right before Christmas, no wonder the shelf was full of them!)

I bought this for my nieces for Christmas, who are homeschooled, and it was a delight for the entire family. They were amazed, as was everyone, at how things looked magnified up close. And they loved that they could take pictures and show them to others later on. It was a real winner at Christmastime!