This Tiny Retro Camera Comes In A Blind Box—And Yes, We Need It In Our Lives

It's no secret that past trends are thriving in the present. And no, we're not talking about just fashion and style, but also tech. Remember that old-school telephone headset from Native Union? How about the Kodak Charmera, a.k.a. the mini camera that you can hang on your bags and pouches like a keychain? Your anik-anik game has never been better. Bottom line is these gadgets have been the talk of the town thanks to their blend of nostalgic appeal and modern features. The best of both worlds, and also in this case, times. Here's another one that you might want to add to you to-buy list: SnapRoll. This digital camera borrows the retro aesthetics of old film, with a thrilling blind-box experience.

Remember those vintage film strips? The 35mm-wide strip with perforations on the edges is used in old-school film cameras. You had to have them developed in a lab and printed professionally: getting the negatives, holding them up to the light to see the shots you'd taken, and getting a fresh roll of film for more snaps. They're usually contained inside canisters. If you forgot what they look like, SnapRoll will remind you. This digital camera is designed to replicate not just the look of old 135 film, the most common type of photographic film, but also its effects at a 1:1 analog film.

At just 22 grams, it's a lightweight device that can fit in the palm of your hand, with a 1.3-inch display that can capture photos and shoot videos. Since the display is the film strip itself, you can use the edges as a digital photo frame, mimicking the way you used to put these film strips in front of a light to see the pictures. In this case, you don't need to develop them.

According to Escura, the image resolution is 1440 x 1440, while the video resolution is 720 x 720 (30 fps). It has a 180mAh battery and can be charged via Type-C cable. The device also supports microSD cards up to 64GB.

This digital camera might be small, but it's mighty. It features four lens designs and simulates a 135 film frame. SnapRoll is from the brand Escura, which has been designing and producing cameras since 1996.

Oh, and did we mention that it's also going to be released as a blind box? It has six unique designs plus one mystery version. The designs are cool and retro, and it wouldn't matter which designs you get (you would love them all). Rest assured, it's going to be a fun conversation starter when you whip it out and use it in public.

Aside from its features, there's no information on the SnapRoll's prices yet. However, you might want to tune in to Henry's Cameras for more updates regarding its release.

For more information, check out Henry's Cameras' Facebook and Instagram pages.

This article originally appeared on Spot.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.