{
  "id": 2259769,
  "title": "This compact camera is the size of a lipstick, but it still shoots 16MP photos and 2K videos with a rotating lens and retro filters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/this-compact-camera-is-the-size-of-a-lipstick-but-it-still-shoots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:51:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-compact-camera-is-the-size-of-a-lipstick-but-it-still-shoots-16mp-photos-and-2k-videos-with-a-rotating-lens-and-retro-filters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The SNYP Pocket Camera is an exceptionally small compact camera, measuring only about the size of a lipstick and weighing less than a golf ball. This innovative camera is the creation of start-up SNYP and boasts a unique rotating lens, measuring 360 degrees, which allows users to maintain visibility of the 1.45-inch screen during selfies. Despite its diminutive size, the camera is capable of capturing high-quality 16MP images and 2K videos, although the specific sensor details remain undisclosed. To add a touch of nostalgia, the device comes with a selection of built-in filters, ranging from a retro film-inspired filter to one reminiscent of early 2000s compact cameras. However, due to its compact form, the camera lacks a built-in flash. Additional features include an audio-only mode, enabling the camera to double as a voice recorder, a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and a USB-C port for charging and image transfer. The camera's cooling and heat dissipation are managed through a vent at the bottom, while its charging port is located at the bottom as well. The SNYP Pocket Camera is set to launch on Kickstarter, with a $49 (approx £36 / AU$69 / CA$68) pledge starting August 26, with anticipated shipping in November 2026. The retail price is expected to be around twice the crowdfunding price. As this is the first campaign from SNYP, potential buyers should be aware of the inherent risks associated with crowdfunding platforms.",
  "summary": "The SNYP Pocket Camera weighs less than a golf ball, but the camera's size isn't the only unusual feature",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}