{
  "id": 3706471,
  "title": "Godox C100 review – this deeply weird toy camera has one clever twist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/godox-c100-review-this-deeply-weird-toy-camera-has-one-clever-twist",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/review/godox-c100-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Godox C100 is an unusual and quirky camera that merges several functions into one device - a camera, a video recorder and a light meter. Positioned vertically, it fits easily into a pocket. This pocket-friendly gadget is priced at $45 (£47) and has a 1920 x 1080 px sensor. Among its features is a 'transparent viewfinder' that presents a 6 x 5 cm window with an LCD information overlay, a feature that sets it apart from other cameras.\n\nDespite its peculiarities, the C100 maintains a toy camera demeanor. It captures 2MP photos with various aspect ratios, from 16:9 to more compact 1:1 options. Interestingly, there are no manual controls or image-processing filters, which are common on cheap toy cameras. The camera module is embedded into a white plastic frame at the top of the device.\n\nFor video, the C100 records Full HD footage at 30 frames per second. It also allows for narrower aspect ratios down to 1:1, an unconventional choice for video. Mono audio is provided through an in-built microphone. In light meter mode, the user first selects their film speed, ranging from ISO 100 to ISO 800. Then, they can meter in either aperture-priority mode (from f/1 to f/64) or shutter priority (1sec to 1/8000sec). The numbers are small and can be hard to read, but they provide accurate readings consistent with other light meters.\n\nThe device comes with a built-in lithium-ion battery that lasts for about 1.5 hours. The micro-SD slot for storing images and videos is located beside the USB-C port, which charges the battery and enables file transfers to a computer or smartphone. Despite its innovative design, the 'transparent viewfinder' doesn't function as intended, and the camera isn’t particularly impressive.",
  "summary": "This curious device promises to work as both a camera and a lightmeter, but is it any use as either? The post Godox C100 review – this deeply weird toy camera has one clever twist 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."
}