"That's where the Kodak Charmera comes in. It's a toy camera with a 35mm lens with a fixed f/2.4 aperture and a 1/4-inch sensor. In other words, the photos this thing takes are about equivalent to what you would get with a crappy flip phone from the 2000s that also plays Snake. Kodak is clearly trying to wring out the longing for nostalgia within all of us, and has nailed it with the Charmera, which is even inspired by its old-school disposable Fling cameras."
"Lately, it feels like a chore to carry around a full-frame mirrorless camera. My Nikon definitely feels like the right tool to precisely capture a moment in time with fast autofocus and plenty of image resolution. Other times, that perfect moment is more casual, like catching up with friends over dim sum or killing time while you're snowed in at a cabin in Vermont."
The Kodak Charmera is a $30 tiny toy camera that sold out repeatedly through blind-box restocks and was hard to find initially. The camera delivers low-fidelity images via a 35mm lens, fixed f/2.4 aperture and a 1/4-inch sensor, roughly comparable to early 2000s flip-phone photos. The design leans into nostalgia, borrowing cues from disposable Fling cameras, and favors playfulness and portability over technical performance. Reviewers found it charming and lightweight—lighter than keys—useful for casual, transient moments when carrying a full-frame mirrorless feels excessive, despite clear shortcomings and lower image quality than smartphones.
Read at Engadget
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