Kodak has announced the launch of a new Super 8 film camera, which combines the charm of analog with the convenience of digital. The camera, which was first revealed in 2016, has a retro design and allows you to record videos on 8mm film, but it also has an LCD screen and a USB-C port for transferring files to a computer or smartphone.
The model has a 4.9 megapixel image sensor and a fixed 6 mm lens with f/1.2 aperture. It can record at three different speeds: 18, 24 or 25 frames per second. The camera uses Kodak Super 8 film cartridges, which hold about three minutes of recording time.
Kodak’s new Super 8 film camera pays homage to the format that was introduced in 1965 and became popular among amateur and professional filmmakers. The camera is aimed at those who want to experience the aesthetics and feel of analog film, but also have the practicality and quality of digital.
The retro model has some features common in more modern versions, including support for a microSD card for audio recording and a micro HDMI output for connecting an external monitor.
In an interview with The Verge, Kodak’s global cinema manager, Vanessa Bendetti, said that the product will begin to be sold in limited quantities with availability from December 4th in the United States. The vintage camera should hit the market costing US$5,495, around R$27,000 in direct conversion into Brazilian currency.