An award-winning brand known for retro camera phone cases is building its first compact camera – and it has a feature I've been waiting a long time for
Fotorgear is teasing an upcoming compact camera called the Campix that uses a waist-level viewfinder, film wind dial, and film simulations
Fotorgear, the renowned brand celebrated for its retro camera phone cases, is preparing to launch its first compact camera, the Campix. This compact digital camera boasts a waist-level electronic viewfinder, a feature long coveted by enthusiasts who dream of integrating classic camera designs into modern technology. The Campix also features a film wind dial, film simulation dial, and exhibits a retro black-and-silver appearance.
Although Fotorgear has released only teasers about the Campix, hints within the promotional material suggest that the camera may resonate with budget-friendly, retro compact cameras such as the Camp Snap CS-Pro, Rewindpix, and Flashback One35. The teaser video disclosed the presence of a film wind dial, film simulations, an app for "developing" photos, and low-fi retro images. It appears that when the waist-level finder is raised, a screen replaces the optical waist-level finder.
Additionally, a dial on top of the Campix enables users to toggle between six different film simulations, while an app allows creators to upload custom presets or LUTs. A sizable pop-up near the viewfinder houses a TTL Xenon flash. Notably, the Campix will come equipped with a 26mm lens built in and will also support swappable lenses, similar to how iPhones accommodate additional lenses over the built-in sensor.
Fotorgear has indicated that the Campix will be available for pre-order on Kickstarter, with a $5 deposit (approx. £4 / AU$7 / CA$7) to access exclusive discounts and an extended one-year warranty post-launch. The company has hinted at a retail price of $209 for the base Campix, with a possible upsurge to $509 with a three-lens bundle.
However, Kickstarter pricing is expected to incorporate a discount between $100 to $150. International pricing details are yet to be disclosed, but an estimated conversion would be around £158 / AU$299 / CA$296 before Kickstarter discounts.
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