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Remember the thrill of snapping random shots on those chunky Kodak disposable cameras during family holidays or school trips?
And then waiting a whole week just to see how many photos were actually usable. Good times.
For those who missed that era, just know they were basically the OG way to flex before Instagram existed.
Fast forward to now: Kodak has entered its tiny-but-mighty era with the Charmera, a tiny digital camera disguised as a keychain.
And it's already so popular that pre-orders sold out in under 24 hours.
Meet the Kodak Charmera, the cutest new gadget-slash-collectible making waves online
Don't be fooled by its toy-like appearance. The Charmera is a legit working camera that shoots both photos and videos.
It comes with built-in vintage-style frames, filters, and even a date stamp for that throwback aesthetic.
There's even a mini screen at the back for quick previews, and you can transfer everything straight to your phone or laptop with the USB-C cable it comes with
Each blind box package includes:
- 1 Charmera digital keychain camera
- A keyring attachment
- 1 USB-C cable
- Extras like a Charmera ID card and an A5 leaflet with information about the product's features and filters, frames, etc.
Heads up: you'll need your own microSD card (1GB–128GB).
Here's where things get addictive. The Charmera comes in blind boxes, meaning you won't know which design you're getting until you open it.
There are six regular editions inspired by retro Kodak vibes, and one rare secret edition — a transparent shell that shows off the camera's insides.
It's sleek. It's nostalgic. And it's got a 1-in-48 chance of landing in your hands.
If you buy the full set, you'll get six blind boxes with no repeats (unless you pull the rare edition, in which case it replaces one of the regulars).
Despite being smol enough to dangle off your car keys, it's got some solid specs:
- 1/4-inch CMOS sensor
- 35mm f/2.4 lens
- Image output 1440×1080 (≈1.6 MP) in JPEG, 30 fps video in AVI
- Storage via microSD (1-128GB)
- Rechargeable 200mAh battery (USB-C plug)
- Size roughly 58 × 24.5 × 20 mm, weight 30g; material ABS
Also included are four vintage Kodak-style photo frames and seven special filters to play around with, so you won't need to edit everything after shooting.
Can you get it in Malaysia?
Yes, but… good luck. Most pre-orders are already snapped up.
Here are some of the local places that listed them:
- Tick Tech Go: Has listed the Charmera for RM188
- YL Camera: Accepting pre-orders for single blind boxes at around RM169
- N4 Camera Store: Drop them a message on Instagram to find out more
