I tested the Camp Snap 2, and the follow-up to the viral screen-free compact camera is slimmer, quicker and more creative, and still deliciously cheap

Date:
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0000

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With faster shooting and new filters, the Camp Snap 2 is basically the first camera again, but better. It'll sell like gangbusters.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Camp Snap 2: two-minute review From a simple idea, Camp Snap is building an
empire. The concept of an ultra-cheap point-and-shoot digital camera with no screen meaning you cant see the photos you take until you download them
after the fact proved to be a massive hit, and the original Camp Snap camera has since been joined by the video-focused Camp Snap CS-8 , and the upgraded CS-Pro , which doubles the resolution from 8MP to 16MP. And now, we have the Camp Snap 2.

The makers are clearly keen not to mess with success, because the Camp Snap 2 keeps the feel and concept of the original camera very much intact. This new model keeps an 8MP sensor, and it once again has no screen, just a small
panel with a running shot counter, a fixed-focus lens, and an LED flash. So, you might ask, what actually is new? A few things, but the most significant
is the new Filters button, which allows you to select from a series of vintage-style looks for your images. This was an idea already explored on the CS-Pro, but the Camp Snap 2 ups the ante with six filters rather than the
Pros somewhat paltry four. While you have to invest some time into learning which filter is which and what they look like (since you cant check your images mid-shoot), this makes the Camp Snap 2 a more varied and versatile camera to use than the original, adding greater scope for creativity. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

This is an important addition, given that there's little room for creativity elsewhere the lens is fixed-focus and theres no settings control. Furthermore, the Camp Snap 2 adds a tripod mount, a 33.5mm filter thread on the lens and lugs to attach a strap (though one isnt supplied). These additions combine to make the Snap 2 feel a bit more like a proper camera
than the original ever did. Its image quality is still no great shakes, but the Camp Snap 2 offers more scope and variety without sacrificing its
identity as a camera that basically anyone can use like the original, its very kid-friendly. (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Camp Snap 2 at Camp Snap for
53 Ive taken the Camp Snap 2 everywhere with me for a couple of weeks, and I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. The newly slimmed-down body makes it easy to slip into a pocket and pull out for quick grab shots here and there, and with no screen, you cant spend time fussing over them after the fact.

Normally, when a successor camera is this iterative and minor an upgrade, we reviewers tend to say things like 'If you already own the original, save your money. But this is a bit of a different situation. Because the Camp Snap 2 is so cheap, Id say that if you already own, like and use the original Camp Snap
hell yeah, you might as well upgrade. The filter button adds depth and variety, and one of the most irritating features of the previous model the shutter lag has mostly been dealt with.

Id also go so far as to say that for many users, this is probably a better
buy than the more expensive CS-Pro. You get a more pocketable camera for a lower price, and for the types of people who are shooting with Camp Snaps, I dont think an extra 8MP of resolution is all that useful, particularly when the sensor is not especially larger. The main reason you might prefer the Pro is that its filters are more dramatic and distinctive, though there are fewer of them. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

So, if you like the original Camp Snap, and like the sound of the Camp Snap 2
yes, I feel comfortable recommending you buy it too. At this price, why not? (Image credit: Jon Stapley) 53 at Camp Snap Check Amazon Camp Snap 2: price and availability Camp Snap hasn't got carried away with its success, and the Camp Snap 2 is still very attractively priced indeed, launching at $69.95 /
53 (around AU$130). This is at about the same level as the original Camp
Snap, and comes in way less the CS-Pro, which goes for $99 / 90 (around AU$180).

Snap 2 is currently available from the Camp Snap website , and I expect
before long itll also make its way to major retailers, the way the original Camp Snap has.

Frankly, this pricing is perfect. For a fun, knockabout digital camera that doesnt offer much in the way of image quality and is all about the ultra-simple point-and-shoot vibes, nobody should be paying more than this. Its a camera that pretty much anyone can instantly pick up and use, at a
price that lots of people can afford. Camp Snap 2: design Even slimmer and lighter than the original, just 3.8z / 108g All-plastic build with LED flash and fixed-focus lens Point-and-shoot operation, but adds button to switch filters The original Camp Snap was already slim, but the Camp Snap 2 is even slimmer around 15% slimmer according to the manufacturers. It is genuinely pocketable in a way that not all cameras that make pocketable claims actually are, and at 3.8oz / 108g its a true featherweight. The body is all-plastic,
of course, but the front has a nice textured surface for a bit of extra grip, and theres an indentation on the rear panel for your right thumb to rest. On the sides there are lugs for attaching a strap, though no strap is supplied with the camera.

On the top you have just a single button: the shutter. This is of course a point-and-shoot, so you wont be fiddling with settings dials. On the front
you have the LED flash and the fixed wide-angle lens and, a new addition, a 30.5mm filter thread on the lens. Though this was on the CS-Pro, it wasnt on the original Camp Snap, and it allows you to attach screw-on filters to imbue your images with specific effects as one reader suggested, a good fit for
the Camp Snap would be a mist filter to enhance the lo-fi, retro feel of images. Camp Snap has also not-so-subtly hinted that Camp Snap-branded
filters will be coming in the future.

At the rear you have the simple screen, which displays a shot-counter and
lets you know which filter you currently have selected. As well as the aforementioned thumb groove, you also have the power switch, which doubles as a flash toggle, and the tinny speaker that plays the stock shutter release sound effect. The viewfinder is a perfectly serviceable optical type if
youve ever used an old-school disposable, itll be familiar. Its nothing special but it does the job. Image 1 of 9 (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) To the right of the screen, theres the new filter select button. Pressing this button allows you to cycle through the filter selection. It can also be held down
for ten seconds to activate Camp Lock which locks the button to make the camera more useable for children (negating a scenario in which they accidentally take all their pictures in black and white). Hold down for ten more seconds to unlock. Also, while testing this, I inadvertently discovered that tapping the filter button twice in quick succession will cause the
camera to take two photos. Not sure why, but there you go.

At first it seems like the Camp Snap 2 doesnt have a battery indicator like the four LEDs on the CS-Pro. In fact, it does, but you could be forgiven for not noticing it. When you boot up the camera, the screen will briefly display a number between 0 and 100, before reverting to your current shot counter. This is, I believe, a percentage-based battery indicator. Its not exactly advertised, and easy to miss given that your shot counter will likely be a quite similar number, but it is there. (Image credit: Jon Stapley)
Color-wise, the Camp Snap 2 is available in a selection of standard shades green, black, white, yellow and brown. However, it can also be bought in a selection of rather stylish translucent jelly colorways, evoking the early-millennium trend for translucent tech. Ill admit that I think these versions are pretty cool, and my partner (who isnt into cameras)
independently showed me them on Instagram because she liked the look of them. I suspect theyll be very popular. Camp Snap 2: performance Image quality is a bit scuzzy, but it's part of the lo-fi charm Operation is very easy, and the shutter lag from the original has been dealt with New filters add creative options, but aren't as striking or distinctive as those on the CS-Pro As mentioned, the Camp Snap 2 uses the same sensor as the original, so raw image quality is identical. You still get 8MP images with limited dynamic range. Blown-out highlights are a fairly common sight, as are muddy and indistinct shadows. In the latter situation, the LED flash can be helpful, though its nowhere near as powerful as a proper Xenon flash (which the CS-Pro has).

The new filter dial really does add some welcome creative depth. You have six options first theres the Standard (S) look, which produces naturalistic but warm colors. Then you have Vintage 1 to 3 (V1, V2, V3). V1 ups the saturation and has a slight purple tint; V2 is almost identical to Standard, but
slightly cooler; V3 has a distinctly sunny yellow cast.

Next, theres the black & white mode (BW), which delivers decent contrast for striking monochrome. And lastly theres the interestingly named Analog (A). I was expecting this to be covered in artificial film grain, something that
Camp Snap experimented with on the CS8. But in fact, its the warmest look of the bunch, with muted colors and a slight magenta cast, and it proved to be
my favorite. Image 1 of 6 Standard (S) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Vintage 1 (V1) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Vintage 2 (V2) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Vintage 3 (V3) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Black & white (BW) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Analog (A) (Image credit: Jon Stapley) I was surprised by how subtle the filters were, especially coming off the back of the CS-Pro, in which they are very striking. Someone looking for a dramatic image effect might come away a little disappointed; V2 in particular is so similar to Standard that I questioned the point of having it. I think in practicality, most users will probably just figure out which is their favorite and stick with it, occasionally switching to BW when the moment calls. I can't exactly picture myself agonizing over whether this pub garden sunset deserves V2 or V3. Image 1 of 16 Filter: S (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: S (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: S (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: S (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: S (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: S (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: V1 (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: V2 (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: V3 (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: BW (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: A (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: A (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: S, with flash. It's not flattering, but it
works. (Image credit: Jeremy Lowen) Filter: I don't know, I'd had a few
beers. (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: A (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Filter: A (Image credit: Jon Stapley) One oft-criticized aspect of the original Camp Snap was its shutter lag the appreciable delay between the
user pressing the shutter button and the photo actually being taken. This was significantly improved in the CS-Pro, with a more powerful processor, and in the Camp Snap 2 it seems to have been somewhat improved.

However, I would note that the lag seems to be mostly confined to the cosmetics the shot counter and the shutter release sound effect. On a few occasions, I pressed the shutter and then heard the MIDI clunk half a second after moving the camera away, and chastised myself for missing a shot through impatience. But later, when I reviewed the image, I seemed to have gotten
away with it. And I can live with the sound effect being slow if I still have the shot in the bag.

Its also worth noting that the Camp Snap 2 has a new feature called
QuickDraw. After a period of inactivity, the camera sleeps to save power, but you can press the shutter button while its in this state, and it will wake
and quickly take a picture. Note that I said quickly, not instantly it does take a moment to bestir itself. Ive seen a few comments online complaining about shutter lag, and I actually think this is probably what theyre
referring to. When the camera was awake, I experienced no real shutter lag issues. Should I buy the Camp Snap 2? (Image credit: Jon Stapley) Buy it
if... You want a camera to take everywhere Slimmer than ever, the new Camp Snap 2 is genuinely a pocketable camera, so light its easy to always have on you. You want a screen-free experience Camp Snaps key selling point, the lack of a rear screen, makes it great for those who want a more immersive, analog-style shooting experience. You want a bit more creative versatility While its still a point-and-shoot, the new filter selection, tripod mount and filter thread all make the Camp Snap 2 a more versatile camera than its predecessor. Don't buy it if... You want an image quality upgrade The Camp Snap 2 uses the same small 8MP sensor as the original. You want a fast, responsive camera for action While the shutter lag has been improved, you still wouldnt exactly call the Camp Snap 2 a speedster theres no burst mode. How I tested the Camp Snap 2 (Image credit: Jon Stapley) I received a loan unit of the Camp Snap 2 for testing I have taken it out on a number of photo excursions, as well as to a sporting event and to a concert Ive shot in variable light conditions throughout June, though with mostly very bright and sunny weather I received a review sample of the Camp Snap 2 from the manufacturers, and had it in my pocket and about my person for a couple of weeks. I took it on excursions around London, as well as on trips south to Bradford-on-Avon, Frome and Bath, during which time I used it to capture more than 100 photos using all of the filters, in a range of weather and lighting conditions. First reviewed June 2026 Camp Snap 2: Price Comparison 53 View No price information Check Amazon We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by



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