{
  "id": 19842469,
  "title": "The smallest version of Camp Snap’s retro digital camcorder fits on your keychain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/the-smallest-version-of-camp-snaps-retro-digital-camcorder-fits-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-13T17:12:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1033026/camp-snap-retro-digital-video-campcorder-cs-8-micro-keychain"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Camp Snap has introduced a micro-sized version of its retro digital camcorder, the CS-8 Micro, which can fit on a keychain. This latest addition is even smaller than the previous CS-8 Mini, measuring just three inches in length and weighing a mere 1.5 ounces. The CS-8 Micro is available for $39.99 on Camp Snap's website and Urban Outfitters, and comes in a sealed mystery box with colors such as hot pink, lilac, lime, and orange being more readily available, while black and glow-in-the-dark versions are rarer.\n\nDespite its diminutive size, the CS-8 Micro retains several key features of its predecessors. It still offers an 8x digital zoom and five built-in filters, including vintage effects to emulate the look of 8mm film. However, unlike its larger counterparts, the Micro features a small LCD screen used solely as a viewfinder, as it does not allow for video watching, editing, or deletion directly on the device. Instead, users must transfer their captured videos to a phone or computer using a USB-C cable or remove the included 4GB microSD card for playback using a card reader. The Micro's battery life is estimated to last around 30 to 45 minutes on a full charge, and it can store approximately 45 to 60 minutes of video on its 4GB microSD card.",
  "summary": "Last week, Camp Snap launched a miniaturized version of its screen-free CS-8 video camera that was half the size of the original with a smaller grip designed to be easier for kids to hold. But it turns out the company wasn't done shrinking its hardware. Camp Snap's new CS-8 Micro is even smaller than the […]",
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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."
}