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{{For|the video camera introduced in [[The Sims 3: Generations]]|Video camera}}
  
{{For|the video camera introduced in [[The Sims 3: Generations]]|Video camera}}
 
{{See also|Game camera}}
  
{{See also|Game camera}}
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'''Cameras''' are objects included in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', ''[[The Sims 3 World Adventures]]'', ''[[The Sims 4]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]''. [[Sim]]s can use them to take photos, similar to snapshots the player can take, and they are typically associated with a [[Photography]] skill.
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'''Cameras''' are objects included in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', ''[[The Sims 3 World Adventures]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]],''[[The Sims 4]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]''. [[Sim]]s can use them to take photos, similar to snapshots the player can take, and they are typically associated with a [[Photography]] skill.
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==The Sims 2: University==
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{{Main|Luminous Pro Antique Camera}}
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The '''Luminous Pro Antique Camera''' is unlocked as a career reward for the [[Artist]] career. Unlike later games, it is associated with the [[Creativity (skill)|Creativity]] skill instead of a unique Photography skill.
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==The Sims 3==
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Sims cannot practice Photography without a camera, like taking classes, because there isn't a rabbit hole to provide the skill. The skill is later re-introduced in ''[[The Sims 3: University Life|University Life]]'' with the smartphones. Using a camera presents the player with a first-person view, the second instance of which in any ''The Sims'' game.<ref>The first instance was in [[The Sims (console)|''The Sims'' for console]], in which using the "FISH EYE" cheat will display the game in first-person view.</ref>
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===The Sims 3: World Adventures===
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Regular cameras can be bought at the general store in the [[market]]s of [[Al Simhara]], [[Champs Les Sims]], and [[Shang Simla]]. Different adventure destination has different available camera types. They may also be sold at the [[consignment store]] in ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]''. Cameras are accessible in [[Buy mode]] under [[buydebug]] category, using [[testing cheats]]. Premade foreign Sims of ''World Adventures'' have cameras in their [[inventory]] as well.
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====SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam====
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{{Infobox object
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|name= SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam
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|image= [[File:SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam.png]]
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|game= The Sims 3 World Adventures
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|price= §250
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|type=Skill
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|buy = Community lot
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|size= 1x1}}
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<blockquote>"This super-affordable camera is super-basic. Even though it is barely more functional than your cellphone you'll actually learn photography with this object."</blockquote>
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The '''SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam''' looks like a cheap disposable camera. It takes the worst quality photos of the three available cameras. Sims can use the SnapTastic to take small portrait sized photographs but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the Photography skill, then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has two recolorable channels and appears to feature a llama on the front, possibly a llama wearing boxing gloves. The SnapTastic could also be modeled on a [[toy]] camera to some degree, and intended for [[Child]] Sims.
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Sims can purchase this camera in [[Shang Simla]], [[Champs Les Sims]], and [[Al Simhara]].
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{{clr}}
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====ChannonTec Outlaw SE====
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{{Infobox object
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|name= ChannonTec Outlaw SE
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|image= [[File:ChannonTec Outlaw SE.png]]
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|game= The Sims 3 World Adventures
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|price= §850
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|type=Skill
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|buy = Community lot
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|size= 1x1}}
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<blockquote>"The Outlaw has been the workhorse of the photography world for years. Its great image quality, diehard durability, and reasonable price has kept it in the hands of photographers despite recent improvements to higher priced models."</blockquote>
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The '''ChannonTec Outlaw SE''' looks like a mid-range compact digital camera (or point and shoot), similar to a Canon Powershot SX130 IS or G12. It takes good photos, but not perfect ones. Sims can use the Outlaw SE to take small portrait and medium landscape sized photographs but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the Photography skill, then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has three recolorable channels. For the most part this camera works out most economical to operate, so Sims studying photography should probably start out with this and not the SnapTastic. 'Channon' is a play on the "Canon" camera company, with 'Outlaw' being a reference to their "Rebel" line of cameras.
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Sims can only purchase this camera in [[Al Simhara]]. This is also the camera that players will find in foreign Sims' inventories.
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If both ''World Adventures'' and ''University Life'' are installed, a ChannonTec Outlaw SE will be placed in every Sim's inventory.
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{{clr}}
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====Hikon QX40di Gladiator====
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{{Infobox object
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|name= Hikon QX40di Gladiator
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|image= [[File:Hikon QX40di Gladiator.png]]
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|game= The Sims 3 World Adventures
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|price= §3,250
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|type=Skill
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|buy = Community lot
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|size= 1x1}}
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<blockquote>"More than you ever thought you needed in a camera, the QX40di will open up whole new panoramas of photographic excellence. You don't know you need it, but it knows you do. Trust in the amazing AI built into every Gladiator model."</blockquote>
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The '''Hikon QX40di Gladiator''' is a digital single-lens reflex camera, similar to a Nikon D5000 or Nikon D7000. It is the most fully-featured camera in the game. Sims can use the Gladiator to take all available sizes of photographs that their skill level permits. This camera has three recolorable channels for the body, the flash, and the lens. This camera is expensive to run, so best for Sims seeking to really excel in Photography, otherwise it may not be profitable. 'Hikon' is a play on the "Nikon" camera company.
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Sims can only purchase this camera in [[Al Simhara]].{{Clr}}
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===The Sims 3: Island Paradise===
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====Underwater Camera====
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{{Infobox object
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|name= Underwater Camera
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|image=
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|game= The Sims 3 Island Paradise
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|price= §950
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|type=
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|buy = Buy mode
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|size= 1x1}}
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<blockquote>"Unlike most electronics, this camera works better underwater. Use this to take photos of the deep sea life in your underwater adventures!"</blockquote>
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{{expand}}
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==The Sims 4==
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Cameras used to be exclusive to ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]'', but they were added to the base game in [[The Sims 4/Patch 57|patch 57]]. Three cameras are available from build mode. Sims can also use their [[phone]]s to take pictures.
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Cameras in ''The Sims 4'' have a lot more features than in previous series. Cameras can be used to take pictures and selfies, alone or with other Sims. Taking photos has a new interactive interface in which players can give their photos various filters and tones. Players can also change the camera photo size as well as orientation between landscape and portrait. When taking a selfie, the player is able to rotate the Sims to adjust the background used in the portrait.
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Camera studios occupy a large amount of space, but provides a backdrop and good lighting to allow for higher quality photos.
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===List of cameras===
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====Barely Better Digital Camera====
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{{Infobox object
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|game = The Sims 4
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|name = Barely Better Digital Camera
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|image = [[File:Barely Better Digital Camera.png|250px]]
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|desc = Due to its cheap price, this camera is often purchased as a gift for fledgling photographers: however, with picture quality only a smidge better than what a standard smartphone is equipped with. this camera generally ends up as a paperweight. Mostly bought by out of touch family members who are too cheap to go for even middle of the line stuff.
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|buy = Build mode
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|price = §85
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|size = 1x1
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|type1 = Skill}}
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{{clr}}
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====Appreciably Average Digital Camera====
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{{Infobox object
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|game = The Sims 4
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|name = Appreciably Average Digital Camera
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|image = [[File:Appreciably Average Digital Camera.png|250px]]
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|desc = Does your baby or dog pose so adorably that you simply much capture every single moment? Is your phone so overloaded with baby and dog pics that you don't have space for apps? Pick up the Appreciably Average Digital Camera and free yourself to take as many pictures of your baby riding your dog like a cowboy as you could possibly want!
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|buy = Build mode
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|price = §670
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|type1 = Skill
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|size = 1x1}}
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{{clr}}
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====Crystal Clear Digital Camera====
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{{Infobox object
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|game = The Sims 4
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|name = Crystal Clear Digital Camera
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|image = [[File:Crystal Clear Digital Camera.png|250px]]
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|desc = Made for the true perfectionist, the Crystal Clear Digital Camera is the most accurate photo taking device on the market today. Capturing over a gajillion pixels per photo. viewers will be able to see every tiny detail of every photo taken. Just don't expect to take many photos. That kind of quality comes with a price, and the price is that this camera can only hold 10 pictures at a time.
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|buy = Build mode
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|price = §2,015
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|type = Skill
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|size = 1x1}}
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{{clr}}
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====In a Flash Photo Studio====
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{{Infobox object
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|game = The Sims 4: Get to Work
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|name = In a Flash Photo Studio
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|image = [[File:In a Flash Photo Studio.png|250px]]
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|desc = Perfect for the budding photography enthusiast! Earn Sinioleons and redefine art with the In a Flash Photo Studio. Whether you're taking pictures of friends and family in your home or opening a Photo Gallery, this all-in-one Studio setup has everything you need to get started.
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|buy = Build mode
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|price = §800
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|type = Skill
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|size = 7x5}}
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{{clr}}
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====Budget Stationary Camera====
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{{Infobox object
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|game = The Sims 4: Get Famous
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|name = Budget Stationary Camera
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|image = [[File:Budget Stationary Camera.png|250px]]
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|desc = If Daytime TV actors use this camera, then it's good enough for you.
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|buy = Build mode
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|price = §500
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|type = Skill
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|size = 1x1}}
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{{clr}}
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====Makin' Movies Stationary Camera====
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{{Infobox object
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|game = The Sims 4: Get Famous
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|name = Makin' Movies Stationary Camera
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|image = [[File:Makin' Movies Stationary Camera.png|250px]]
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|desc = This camera my not move around like the Makin' Movies Dolly Camera, but it doesn't stop the magic from happening. Whether you want to be in front of the camera or behind it this Makin' Movies Stationary Camera will help set the stage for any home made movie sets.
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|buy = Build mode
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|price = §1,800
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|type = Skill
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|size = 1x1}}
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{{clr}}
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====Makin' Movies Dolly Camera====
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{{Infobox object
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|game = The Sims 4: Get Famous
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|name = Makin' Movies Dolly Camera
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|image = [[File:Makin' Movies Dolly Camera.png|250px]]
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|desc = This camera takes the work out of working. The Makin' Movies Dolly Camera moves along a track to find the most interesting angles that the eye could never get.
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|buy = Build mode
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|price = §3,000
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|type = Skill
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|size = 3x12}}
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{{clr}}
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==Gallery==
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<gallery captionalign="center" captionsize="medium">
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Snaptastic Colors.jpg|Color variations of the SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam
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Channon Colors.jpg|Color variations of the ChannonTec Outlaw SE
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Nikon Colors.jpg|Color variations of the Hikon QX40di Gladiator
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</gallery>
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==Notes==
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{{reflist}}
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[[Category:Objects in University]]
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[[Category:Inventory items]]
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[[Category:Toys]]
   
 
==The Sims 2: University==
  
==The Sims 2: University==

Revision as of 16:05, 7 April 2019

The Sims 2: University The Sims 3: World Adventures The Sims 4


Not to be confused with Snapshot.
For the video camera introduced in The Sims 3: Generations, see Video camera.
See also: Game camera

Cameras are objects included in The Sims 2: University, The Sims 3 World Adventures, The Sims 3: Island Paradise,The Sims 4, The Sims 4: Get to Work and The Sims 4: Get Famous. Sims can use them to take photos, similar to snapshots the player can take, and they are typically associated with a Photography skill.

The Sims 2: University

Main article: Luminous Pro Antique Camera

The Luminous Pro Antique Camera is unlocked as a career reward for the Artist career. Unlike later games, it is associated with the Creativity skill instead of a unique Photography skill.

The Sims 3

Sims cannot practice Photography without a camera, like taking classes, because there isn't a rabbit hole to provide the skill. The skill is later re-introduced in University Life with the smartphones. Using a camera presents the player with a first-person view, the second instance of which in any The Sims game.[1]

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Regular cameras can be bought at the general store in the markets of Al Simhara, Champs Les Sims, and Shang Simla. Different adventure destination has different available camera types. They may also be sold at the consignment store in The Sims 3: Ambitions. Cameras are accessible in Buy mode under buydebug category, using testing cheats. Premade foreign Sims of World Adventures have cameras in their inventory as well.

SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam

SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam
SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam
Game The Sims 3 World Adventures
Buyability Community lot
Price in game §250
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

"This super-affordable camera is super-basic. Even though it is barely more functional than your cellphone you'll actually learn photography with this object."

The SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam looks like a cheap disposable camera. It takes the worst quality photos of the three available cameras. Sims can use the SnapTastic to take small portrait sized photographs but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the Photography skill, then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has two recolorable channels and appears to feature a llama on the front, possibly a llama wearing boxing gloves. The SnapTastic could also be modeled on a toy camera to some degree, and intended for Child Sims.

Sims can purchase this camera in Shang Simla, Champs Les Sims, and Al Simhara.

ChannonTec Outlaw SE

ChannonTec Outlaw SE
ChannonTec Outlaw SE
Game The Sims 3 World Adventures
Buyability Community lot
Price in game §850
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

"The Outlaw has been the workhorse of the photography world for years. Its great image quality, diehard durability, and reasonable price has kept it in the hands of photographers despite recent improvements to higher priced models."

The ChannonTec Outlaw SE looks like a mid-range compact digital camera (or point and shoot), similar to a Canon Powershot SX130 IS or G12. It takes good photos, but not perfect ones. Sims can use the Outlaw SE to take small portrait and medium landscape sized photographs but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the Photography skill, then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has three recolorable channels. For the most part this camera works out most economical to operate, so Sims studying photography should probably start out with this and not the SnapTastic. 'Channon' is a play on the "Canon" camera company, with 'Outlaw' being a reference to their "Rebel" line of cameras.

Sims can only purchase this camera in Al Simhara. This is also the camera that players will find in foreign Sims' inventories.

If both World Adventures and University Life are installed, a ChannonTec Outlaw SE will be placed in every Sim's inventory.

Hikon QX40di Gladiator

Hikon QX40di Gladiator
Hikon QX40di Gladiator
Game The Sims 3 World Adventures
Buyability Community lot
Price in game §3,250
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

"More than you ever thought you needed in a camera, the QX40di will open up whole new panoramas of photographic excellence. You don't know you need it, but it knows you do. Trust in the amazing AI built into every Gladiator model."

The Hikon QX40di Gladiator is a digital single-lens reflex camera, similar to a Nikon D5000 or Nikon D7000. It is the most fully-featured camera in the game. Sims can use the Gladiator to take all available sizes of photographs that their skill level permits. This camera has three recolorable channels for the body, the flash, and the lens. This camera is expensive to run, so best for Sims seeking to really excel in Photography, otherwise it may not be profitable. 'Hikon' is a play on the "Nikon" camera company.

Sims can only purchase this camera in Al Simhara.

The Sims 3: Island Paradise

Underwater Camera

Underwater Camera
Game The Sims 3 Island Paradise
Buyability Buy mode
Price in game §950
Size 1x1

"Unlike most electronics, this camera works better underwater. Use this to take photos of the deep sea life in your underwater adventures!"

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The Sims 4

Cameras used to be exclusive to The Sims 4: Get to Work, but they were added to the base game in patch 57. Three cameras are available from build mode. Sims can also use their phones to take pictures.

Cameras in The Sims 4 have a lot more features than in previous series. Cameras can be used to take pictures and selfies, alone or with other Sims. Taking photos has a new interactive interface in which players can give their photos various filters and tones. Players can also change the camera photo size as well as orientation between landscape and portrait. When taking a selfie, the player is able to rotate the Sims to adjust the background used in the portrait.

Camera studios occupy a large amount of space, but provides a backdrop and good lighting to allow for higher quality photos.

List of cameras

Barely Better Digital Camera

Barely Better Digital Camera
Barely Better Digital Camera
Due to its cheap price, this camera is often purchased as a gift for fledgling photographers: however, with picture quality only a smidge better than what a standard smartphone is equipped with. this camera generally ends up as a paperweight. Mostly bought by out of touch family members who are too cheap to go for even middle of the line stuff.
Game The Sims 4
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §85
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Appreciably Average Digital Camera

Appreciably Average Digital Camera
Appreciably Average Digital Camera
Does your baby or dog pose so adorably that you simply much capture every single moment? Is your phone so overloaded with baby and dog pics that you don't have space for apps? Pick up the Appreciably Average Digital Camera and free yourself to take as many pictures of your baby riding your dog like a cowboy as you could possibly want!
Game The Sims 4
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §670
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Crystal Clear Digital Camera

Crystal Clear Digital Camera
Crystal Clear Digital Camera
Made for the true perfectionist, the Crystal Clear Digital Camera is the most accurate photo taking device on the market today. Capturing over a gajillion pixels per photo. viewers will be able to see every tiny detail of every photo taken. Just don't expect to take many photos. That kind of quality comes with a price, and the price is that this camera can only hold 10 pictures at a time.
Game The Sims 4
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §2,015
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

In a Flash Photo Studio

In a Flash Photo Studio
In a Flash Photo Studio
Perfect for the budding photography enthusiast! Earn Sinioleons and redefine art with the In a Flash Photo Studio. Whether you're taking pictures of friends and family in your home or opening a Photo Gallery, this all-in-one Studio setup has everything you need to get started.
Game The Sims 4: Get to Work
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §800
Object type(s) Skill
Size 7x5

Budget Stationary Camera

Budget Stationary Camera
Budget Stationary Camera
If Daytime TV actors use this camera, then it's good enough for you.
Game The Sims 4: Get Famous
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §500
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Makin' Movies Stationary Camera

Makin' Movies Stationary Camera
Makin' Movies Stationary Camera
This camera my not move around like the Makin' Movies Dolly Camera, but it doesn't stop the magic from happening. Whether you want to be in front of the camera or behind it this Makin' Movies Stationary Camera will help set the stage for any home made movie sets.
Game The Sims 4: Get Famous
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §1,800
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Makin' Movies Dolly Camera

Makin' Movies Dolly Camera
Makin' Movies Dolly Camera
This camera takes the work out of working. The Makin' Movies Dolly Camera moves along a track to find the most interesting angles that the eye could never get.
Game The Sims 4: Get Famous
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §3,000
Object type(s) Skill
Size 3x12

Gallery

Notes

  1. ↑ The first instance was in The Sims for console, in which using the "FISH EYE" cheat will display the game in first-person view.

The Sims 2: University

Main article: Luminous Pro Antique Camera

The Luminous Pro Antique Camera is unlocked as a career reward for the Artist career. Unlike later games, it is associated with the Creativity skill instead of a unique Photography skill.

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Cameras can be bought at the general store in the markets of Al Simhara, Champs Les Sims, and Shang Simla. Different adventure destination has different available camera types. They may also be sold at the consignment store in The Sims 3: Ambitions. Cameras are accessible in Buy mode under buydebug category, using testing cheats. Premade foreign Sims of World Adventures have cameras in their inventory as well.

Sims cannot practice Photography without a camera, like taking classes, because there isn't a rabbit hole to provide the skill. The skill is later re-introduced in University Life with the smartphones. Using a camera presents the player with a first-person view, the second instance of which in any The Sims game.[1]

If both World Adventures and University Life are installed, a ChannonTec Outlaw SE will be placed in every Sim's inventory.

Types of cameras

SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam

SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam
SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam
Game The Sims 3 World Adventures
Buyability Community lot
Price in game §250
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

"This super-affordable camera is super-basic. Even though it is barely more functional than your cellphone you'll actually learn photography with this object."

The SnapTastic Flimsy-Cam looks like a cheap disposable camera. It takes the worst quality photos of the three available cameras. Sims can use the SnapTastic to take small portrait sized photographs but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the Photography skill, then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has two recolorable channels and appears to feature a llama on the front, possibly a llama wearing boxing gloves. The SnapTastic could also be modeled on a toy camera to some degree, and intended for Child Sims.

Sims can purchase this camera in Shang Simla, Champs Les Sims, and Al Simhara.

ChannonTec Outlaw SE

ChannonTec Outlaw SE
ChannonTec Outlaw SE
Game The Sims 3 World Adventures
Buyability Community lot
Price in game §850
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

"The Outlaw has been the workhorse of the photography world for years. Its great image quality, diehard durability, and reasonable price has kept it in the hands of photographers despite recent improvements to higher priced models."

The ChannonTec Outlaw SE looks like a mid-range compact digital camera (or point and shoot), similar to a Canon Powershot SX130 IS or G12. It takes good photos, but not perfect ones. Sims can use the Outlaw SE to take small portrait and medium landscape sized photographs but nothing bigger until they hit level 10 of the Photography skill, then they can also take panorama sized photos with this camera. This camera has three recolorable channels. For the most part this camera works out most economical to operate, so Sims studying photography should probably start out with this and not the SnapTastic. 'Channon' is a play on the "Canon" camera company, with 'Outlaw' being a reference to their "Rebel" line of cameras.

Sims can only purchase this camera in Al Simhara. This is also the camera that players will find in foreign Sims' inventories.

Hikon QX40di Gladiator

Hikon QX40di Gladiator
Hikon QX40di Gladiator
Game The Sims 3 World Adventures
Buyability Community lot
Price in game §3,250
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

"More than you ever thought you needed in a camera, the QX40di will open up whole new panoramas of photographic excellence. You don't know you need it, but it knows you do. Trust in the amazing AI built into every Gladiator model."

The Hikon QX40di Gladiator is a digital single-lens reflex camera, similar to a Nikon D5000 or Nikon D7000. It is the most fully-featured camera in the game. Sims can use the Gladiator to take all available sizes of photographs that their skill level permits. This camera has three recolorable channels for the body, the flash, and the lens. This camera is expensive to run, so best for Sims seeking to really excel in Photography, otherwise it may not be profitable. 'Hikon' is a play on the "Nikon" camera company.

Sims can only purchase this camera in Al Simhara.

The Sims 4

Cameras used to be exclusive to The Sims 4: Get to Work, but they were added to the base game in patch 57. Three cameras are available from build mode. Sims can also use their phones to take pictures.

Cameras in The Sims 4 have a lot more features than in previous series. Cameras can be used to take pictures and selfies, alone or with other Sims. Taking photos has a new interactive interface in which players can give their photos various filters and tones. Players can also change the camera photo size as well as orientation between landscape and portrait. When taking a selfie, the player is able to rotate the Sims to adjust the background used in the portrait.

Camera studios occupy a large amount of space, but provides a backdrop and good lighting to allow for higher quality photos.

List of cameras

Barely Better Digital Camera

Barely Better Digital Camera
Barely Better Digital Camera
Due to its cheap price, this camera is often purchased as a gift for fledgling photographers: however, with picture quality only a smidge better than what a standard smartphone is equipped with. this camera generally ends up as a paperweight. Mostly bought by out of touch family members who are too cheap to go for even middle of the line stuff.
Game The Sims 4
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §85
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Appreciably Average Digital Camera

Appreciably Average Digital Camera
Appreciably Average Digital Camera
Does your baby or dog pose so adorably that you simply much capture every single moment? Is your phone so overloaded with baby and dog pics that you don't have space for apps? Pick up the Appreciably Average Digital Camera and free yourself to take as many pictures of your baby riding your dog like a cowboy as you could possibly want!
Game The Sims 4
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §670
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Crystal Clear Digital Camera

Crystal Clear Digital Camera
Crystal Clear Digital Camera
Made for the true perfectionist, the Crystal Clear Digital Camera is the most accurate photo taking device on the market today. Capturing over a gajillion pixels per photo. viewers will be able to see every tiny detail of every photo taken. Just don't expect to take many photos. That kind of quality comes with a price, and the price is that this camera can only hold 10 pictures at a time.
Game The Sims 4
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §2,015
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

In a Flash Photo Studio

In a Flash Photo Studio
In a Flash Photo Studio
Perfect for the budding photography enthusiast! Earn Sinioleons and redefine art with the In a Flash Photo Studio. Whether you're taking pictures of friends and family in your home or opening a Photo Gallery, this all-in-one Studio setup has everything you need to get started.
Game The Sims 4: Get to Work
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §800
Object type(s) Skill
Size 7x5

Budget Stationary Camera

Budget Stationary Camera
Budget Stationary Camera
If Daytime TV actors use this camera, then it's good enough for you.
Game The Sims 4: Get Famous
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §500
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Makin' Movies Stationary Camera

Makin' Movies Stationary Camera
Makin' Movies Stationary Camera
This camera my not move around like the Makin' Movies Dolly Camera, but it doesn't stop the magic from happening. Whether you want to be in front of the camera or behind it this Makin' Movies Stationary Camera will help set the stage for any home made movie sets.
Game The Sims 4: Get Famous
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §1,800
Object type(s) Skill
Size 1x1

Makin' Movies Dolly Camera

Makin' Movies Dolly Camera
Makin' Movies Dolly Camera
This camera takes the work out of working. The Makin' Movies Dolly Camera moves along a track to find the most interesting angles that the eye could never get.
Game The Sims 4: Get Famous
Buyability Build mode
Price in game §3,000
Object type(s) Skill
Size 3x12

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Notes

  1. ↑ The first instance was in The Sims for console, in which using the "FISH EYE" cheat will display the game in first-person view.
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