{
  "id": 10945504,
  "title": "The gorgeous retro-style compact with film simulations has a waist-level viewfinder – I’m going to secure one now for $5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/the-gorgeous-retro-style-compact-with-film-simulations-has-a-waist",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:36:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/the-gorgeous-retro-style-compact-with-film-simulations-has-a-waist-level-viewfinder-im-going-to-secure-one-now-for-5/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fotorgear, the company known for transforming smartphones into retro-styled compact cameras, is set to launch its own compact camera, the Fotorgear Campix. This digital point-and-shoot camera, which will be available on Kickstarter, is inspired by screen-free retro compacts such as the Camp Snap, RewindPix, and Flashback ONE35. However, it boasts more complexity, including interchangeable lenses and a waist-level viewfinder.\n\nThe waist-level finder is a unique feature that flips up to reveal an electronic viewfinder, making the Campix an interesting option for street photography as it doesn't require the camera to be held up to the eye. The camera will also have a TTL Xenon flash, a 'film advance' dial reminiscent of the RewindPix, and will be able to shoot in both Raw and JPEG formats. The 'film' dial allows users to select from six different film simulations, all of which can be pre-loaded from the included filter library. Moreover, Fotorgear has confirmed that users can customize these looks and potentially import their own LUTs.\n\nThe Campix comes with three interchangeable lenses, including a 26mm equivalent, a 60mm portrait lens, a 75mm macro, and a 16mm wide-angle lens. These lenses can also accept various filters such as a star filter, polariser, and UV filter. While the crowdfunding campaign has not yet commenced, interested buyers can place a $5 deposit on Fotorgear's website to secure the Campix camera upon its launch. The pricing options range from $109 for the basic package, which includes the camera and a strap, to $259 for the full package, which includes the camera, strap, carry case, all three additional lenses, and filters.",
  "summary": "The Campix follows the trend for retro-styled compacts, but adds a lot of interesting-looking features. The post The gorgeous retro-style compact with film simulations has a waist-level viewfinder – I’m going to secure one now for $5 appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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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."
}