{
  "id": 10733265,
  "title": "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",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/an-award-winning-brand-known-for-retro-camera-phone-cases-is-building",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:26:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/an-award-winning-brand-known-for-retro-camera-phone-cases-is-building-its-first-compact-camera-and-it-has-a-feature-ive-been-waiting-a-long-time-for"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nAlthough 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.\n\nAdditionally, 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.\n\nFotorgear 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.",
  "summary": "Fotorgear is teasing an upcoming compact camera called the Campix that uses a waist-level viewfinder, film wind dial, and film simulations",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}