Photography has certainly evolved over the years, with the emergence of more digital and hi-tech features taking over, but these nostalgic retro camera designs showcase the the continuing existence and appreciation for old school photographic devices.
While modern day youths may be unfamiliar with old school polaroid cameras and the idea of having to use film to take pictures, a variety of modern day products are showcasing these retro camera designs as a way to pay tribute to these fantastic devices of the past. From cellular cases that feature a retro camera lens to hi-tech cameras that are outfitted with these nostalgic designs, these wonderfully traditional-looking products are a creative way to re-introduce what photography used to be back in the day.
31 Retro Camera Designs
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Retro-Bodied Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm X100 Combines Vintage Styling and Modern Technology
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Retro Camera Nightlights
Jason Hull Creates Vintage Illuminating Comfort in the Dark
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Retro Smartphone Video Cameras
Slow Photography Lets You Take Photos like Its 1959
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Vintage Camera Gadget Covers
The Stickit Skins Collection of Retro Casings Go On in a Snap
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Vintage Cardboard Cameras
The Pinhole Hasselblad by Kelly Angood Can Actually Take Photographs
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iPhone Camera Covers
The HipstaCase for iPhone 4 is Inspired by 80s Toy Cams
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Custom Tangerine Cameras
The ColorWare Leica D-Lux 5 Lets You Have the Say in its Design
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Tiny Instagram Projector
Projecteo by Benjamin Redford is a Tribute to the Social Media Camera
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$2.8 Million Cameras
The Leica 35mm O-Series is Now the World's Most Expesive Photography Device
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Car-Branded Luxury DSLRs
The Leica X1 BMW Edition is High-End Camera Gear
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3D Capturing Vintage Cameras
Retro Meets Innovative Technology With the Samsung NX300
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Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories
Red Pop from Beep Industries is Perfect for iPhone Photogs
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Retro Miniature Digital Cameras
Carbon Has Launched the Polaroid-Inspired One Mini Camera
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Modernized Retro Cameras
Diego Monge's 'AE-1 Program Digital' Camera From a 1981 Canon SLR
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Handcrank Mobile Camera Cases
The LomoKino Smart Phone Holder Lets You Shoot Retro Video
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Retro Camera Phone Covers
The Gizmon iCA iPhone Case Turns Your Smartphone Into a Leica
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Retro Camera Lamps
Dan Riordan Turns Photographer's Tools Into Objets d'Art
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Undercover Retro Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm X-E1 Camera Looks Like a SLR But Is Really Digital
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Retro Movie Cameras
The Lomography LomoKino Cam Captures in 35mm Film
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Sleek Pro-Worthy Cameras
The Pentax Q Takes Your Photos From Dull to Dazzling with Various Lenses
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Girly Fisheye Cameras
Lomography Fisheye Second Edition is a Cute Compact Camera
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Miniature Timelapse Cameras
The 'Tobi Choci Cam' Creates Personal Extended Videos
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Fun Fishy Cameras
Experiment with Your Photography Using the new Lomo La Sardina
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Digital Film Rolls
The RE-35 Cartridge Lets You Shoot Digital Photos With Film Cameras
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Retro Panoramic Cameras
The Spinner 360 Shoots Photos on 35MM Film Strips
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Retro Camera USBs
Reminisce of the Old Days with this Vintage Camera USB Drive
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Retro-Inspired Digital Camcorders
The Fuuvi Bee 8MM Digital Camera Makes Vintage Movies
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Retro Camera Room Lights
The Vintage Camera Nightlight is Perfect for Night-Fearing Shutterbugs
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Retro Photography Apps
The Hipstamatic Camera App is a Nostalgic Wonder
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Limited Retro Cams
Neiman Marcus Teams Up With Leica For M9 Special Edition Camera
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Retro Revival Film Rolls
The Lomography Peacock 110 X-pro Film Offers Two Colorful Outcomes
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Premium Retro Mobile Phones
Nokia Presents the Nokia 150 and Nokia 130 as 'Dumb Phones'
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
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Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Miniature Retro Audio Devices
The KA15 USB DAC by FiiO Resembles a Vintage Cassette
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Modernized Millennium Cellphones
The Nokia 3210 is Back for the Cellphone's 25th Anniversary
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Half-Frame Film Cameras
The Pentax 17 Has a Magnesium Body Construction
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Seven-in-One Camper Lanterns
The LOVORK Modular Camping Lantern Has a Multifunctional Form
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Creative Vlog-Specific Cameras
The Sony ZV-1 II Ambitiously is Equipped with Multiple Features
Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions
The Harlowe Sol 5 Provides Versatile Light Options
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Full-Color Night Vision Cameras
The ROVAOM Night Vision Camera Captures Content in True 4K
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Cowboy-Inspired Retro Cameras
The 'Hello Kitty Howdy Partner Collection' Features Fringe Details
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Retro App-Controlled Lava Lamps
Johnny Betz's Barava is Sure to Induce Nostalgia in Individuals
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Analogue-Like Digital Cameras
The Leica M11-D Has a Screen-Free Form
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Portable Photo Storage Solutions
The PhotoCube PD+ is PhotoFast's Upgraded USB-C Photo Drive
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Playful Spherical Webcam Concepts
The 'MILO' Webcam Concept Has a Quirky Profile
Budget-Minded Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The Leica D-Lux 8 Has an Interface Inspired by its Q Line
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Ultra-Rugged Camera Models
The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Underwater Camera Has a TruePic VIII Processor
Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases
Spigen Presents New Cases for iPhones Including Classic C1
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Wide-Angle Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera Has a Chunky Construction
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Sleek Digital Film Scanners
The Slide N SCAN by Kodak Preserves Analog Film Negatives
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Triple-Camera Video Rigs
The ULANZI U-Rig Light Illuminates and Captures Footage in Multiple Ways
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Design-Forward Camera Collaborations
Eames Office Informs the Polaroid Now Generation 2 Camera
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps
Karakter Designs the Lari Mini Lamp with a Soothing Theme
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Peach-Tonal Film Packages
Polaroid Releases a Pastel 'Peach Fuzz' Film Variation with Pantone
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
Functionally Weatherproof Photo Gear
Long Weekend and Moment Join Forces on a Capsule
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series
Nikon and HERLBONY Presents the Limited Z fc Series
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Multifunctional Webcam Peripherals
The 'Seesun' Webcam and Lighting Tool Concept is Feature-Rich
Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras
The Leica M Edition 70 is Priced at $22.995 and Marks 70 Years
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks
The Trozk RetroTalk Has a 72Wh Capacity and Three Charging Ports
Mirrorless 60-Megapixel Cameras
Leica Introduces the SL3 Camera with 8K Video Quality
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Convertible Camera Carrying Solutions
WANDRD Launches a New Photography Travel Bag Line
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Nostalgic Gaming Power Banks
The Ayaneo Retro Power Bank Delivers 45W Charging Speeds
Camera-Compatible Phone Cases
OtterBox Has Launched Two New Case Series for the iPhone 16
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur