The keychain-sized digital camera channels the spirit of 80s disposables with built-in filters and a collectible sales model.
Summary
- Kodak’s new Charmera is a keychain-sized digital camera designed to Best Replica Knockoffte the aesthetic of 1980s disposable film cameras.
- It emphasizes a lo-fi look with 1.6-megapixel stills, seven vintage filters, and a date stamp function.
- The camera is sold in blind boxes, positioning it as a collectible item with a rare transparent design for some buyers.
The desire for the imperfect photograph, one with the grain and unpredictable color of old film, continues to inform how people capture images. Kodak has introduced a device for this specific sensibility: the Charmera, a digital camera small enough to attach to a keychain. Its design references the brand’s disposable Fling camera from the 1980s, offering a tool that prioritizes a certain mood over technical precision.
The camera is built to produce images with a distinct character. It shoots 1.6-megapixel stills and 30fps video through a 35mm f/2.4 lens. The final look can be modified directly on the device using seven built-in vintage filters and four Kodak-branded frames. A date stamp feature further contributes to the throwback aesthetic. Users can review their shots on a small screen on the back of the camera.
Adding a layer of collectibility, the Charmera is sold through a blind box model. For $30, a customer receives one of seven possible designs at random. Six are standard color editions, while the seventh is a transparent version that displays the camera’s inner mechanics. The company notes the odds of getting the clear model are 1 in 48.
Measuring 2.2 inches across and weighing around 30 grams, the camera is a compact object. It uses a micro SD card (up to 128GB) for storage and has a USB-C port for charging the battery and transferring files to other devices. A complete set of the six standard-edition cameras is also available for $180 through the Reto Pro website.
