- Retro Compact does not have rear LCD and cinematographic digital filters
- It offers instant Wi-Fi transfer of a cloud or mobile application button
- Kickstarter campaign launching “Mid-June” according to the website
The next Echolens is a digital camera that stands out from the package. Designed to recreate the experience of shooting in an analog movie, it has no rear screen or movie style filters to create warm and vintage photographs. And the X100VI Look-A-Like will also be very, very affordable.
We have seen cameras like the Echolens before. We do not refer to compact, fixed and expensive cameras such as the imperative Fujifilm X100VI, the impressive Leica Q3 43 or even the recent Fujifilm X oriented to fun, although there is definitely a bit of the three in the striking retro style of the Echolens. We refer to a cheap aim and shoot, such as Camp Snap, which does not have a screen and a refreshing and simple approach to shoot.
While the details in its lens, the sensor and other specifications have not yet been revealed, the Echolens seem to be a bit more advanced than the complement of the camp. On the one hand, it has an LCD indicator on its upper plate to maintain the recount of its shots.
After 54 Snaps have been captured, they will have to download them on their smartphone or in the cloud through the Wi-Fi incorporated from the camera, a feature that is supposed to echo ‘the act of changing the film roll in its analog camera. This discharge apparently takes only one press button and there is no time at all.
Shooting
The Echolens website promises a minimalist approach to photography, eliminating much of the touch -ups that can enter between the photographer and its theme.
That means simplified controls (there is a shutter button, an image transfer button and a dial to turn on and off the flash, and that seems to be), a viewfinder for composition and nothing on the path of improving the image of AI or excess brief. Instead, the user can choose from a range of ‘film’ digital styles designed to replicate the color profiles of classic 35 mm.
A USB-C port for recharge is also present, and ECHOLEns manufacturers claim that the battery will last several days with a complete load.
While we really need more details before we can get excited about this camera, and all the usual crowdfunding warnings still apply, hopefully we will not have to wait long. Echolens is scheduled for a Kickstarter launch in mid -June 2025, with a complete launch to follow at a subsequent not specified date.
What we know, at least, at least, is the price: the frequent questions of the Echolens site says that the camera will be around $ 150 (or around £ 110 / au $ 230), but early sponsors in Kickstarter will be able to ensure an anticipated order for less than $ 100 (around £ 75 / au $ 155). What seems like a brilliantly affordable price label if this is up to your turnover.
Of course, sponsors sometimes have a long wait for the finished product after a Kickstarter campaign is closed, so we communicate with Echolens to try to get more information about their camera and campaign. We will update this story when we have more information.
