Last week, Camp Snap released a miniaturized version of its screenless CS-8 video camera that was half the size of the original with a smaller grip designed to make it easier for kids to hold. But it turns out that the company was not finished reducing its hardware. Camp Snap’s new CS-8 Micro is even smaller than the CS-8 Mini. It’s about three inches long and weighs just 1.5 ounces, so you can hang it on your keys, and like its larger predecessors, it can capture video using one of five built-in filters.
Unlike the original CS-8 and CS-8 Mini, the new Micro includes an LCD screen, but it is only used as a viewfinder. You cannot view, edit or delete anything you have captured with the camera itself. You need to transfer the videos to a phone or computer using a USB-C cable to enjoy them, or move the included 4GB microSD to a card reader.
As Camp Snap has progressively reduced its retro camcorder, it has also reduced its resolution. The original captured video in 4K, while the CS-8 Mini did so in 2.7K. The CS-8 Micro is limited to 720p, but includes features like an 8x digital zoom and a choice of five filters including vintage effects that add flicker and grain to emulate the look of 8mm film. Camp Snap estimates that the Micro’s 4GB microSD card can store between 45 and 60 minutes of video, while battery life is estimated at 30 to 45 minutes on a full charge.
Correction, November 13: The Camp Snap CS-8 Mini will be released on November 17.
