A retro camera that looks like an old-fashioned cassette tape? Just take my money right now please!
What is this new madness! A lo-fi camera that looks like a cassette tape is being crowdfunded in Japan. Sugoi! The post A retro camera that looks like an old-fashioned cassette tape? Just take my money right now please! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
The DV42, a new ultra-miniature digital camera, recently appeared on the Japanese crowdfunding platform Makuake. With its cassette tape-like appearance, the DV42 stands out from other keychain cameras on the market. Measuring just 53 × 17 × 36mm and weighing only 24g, the DV42 is impressively compact. Its pulleys serve dual purposes as both a lens and an LED fill light, while a 0.96-inch display on the back allows for selfies while checking the shooting screen.
The DV42 claims to capture around 48MP images and record 2K video, although these figures may be derived from internal interpolation calculations. Four filters (Natural, Film, Retro, and Black and White) and eight colors (transparent, pink, purple, green, yellow, gold, silver, and black) are available, and images can be transferred to a smartphone via a USB-C cable.
The crowdfunding campaign, which began on September 28th, offers a 'super early bird discount' bringing the price down to 8,600 yen (approximately £40 or $55), with the normal retail price expected to be 13,500 yen (around £64 or $87.50). As with any crowdfunding project, there is a risk of delivery delays, but the DV42's unique design and compact size make it an intriguing option for those seeking a retro camera look.
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