Retro Photography with the Kodak Charmera

Charmera as Charm + Camera?

Instead of a blog-blog, I wanted to do something that used to bring me joy in the past – taking pictures in the moment with a point-and-shoot camera. Growing up the late 80’s as a child and a teen in the 90’s, I had experience with film photography in the disposable camera form. It was easy to use and not something you worried about losing. You can stash it in the back of your baggy jeans to capture the moment. It was awesome. Below are some fun facts and the chronological journey with my Kodak Charmera.

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Manufactured by Reto Project, the Kodak Charmera Keychain Digital Cameras are pocket-sized gadgets designed to look like the Kodak Fling, the iconic disposable camera first launched in 1987. Unlike their single-use inspiration, these are fully digital, capable of snapping photos and recording videos – all while being small enough to clip onto your keychain. Just pop in a Micro SD card, and you’re ready to capture memories on the go.

Why not just use your phone? I could, but that doesn’t have the same feel as the good ol’ point-and-shoot and move on to live in the moment.

It’s not as good as a smartphone camera! Yes, I know it’s not and that’s the beauty of it. It’s just whimsically good enough for retro photography.

Kodak Charmera Keychain Digital Camera Specs
Dimensions: 58(W) x 24.5(H) x 20(D) mm, weighing at 30 grams
Material (outer): ABS plastic
Lens: 35mm F2.4
Image Sensor: 1/4 inch CMOS
Image Output: 1440 × 1080
Image Format: JPEG
Video Frame Rate: 30 fps, AVI
Storage: Micro SD card (card not included) (1GB to 128 GB)
Battery: 200mAh Rechargeable with USB-C (included)

Fun Fact for the Fling’s successor (pre-Charmera), the Kodak FunSaver
If you grew up in the ’90s, chances are you remember the Kodak FunSaver. Pre-loaded with Kodak Gold 35mm film and often packing a built-in flash, it was the go-to disposable camera for school dances, summer trips, and everyday adventures. Affordable, durable, and easy to use, the FunSaver became a cultural staple of the decade and it’s still sold today for weddings, parties, and retro vibes.