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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Dedicated Content Creator Cameras
The Conceptual 'InstaPocket' Supports Social Media Users
Photography Brand Multitools
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones
HMD Global Introduces its New Nostalgic 2660 Flip Phone
Miniature Retro Audio Devices
The KA15 USB DAC by FiiO Resembles a Vintage Cassette
Hybrid Creativity Instant Cameras
The FUJIFILM instax WIDE Evo Prints Photos and More
Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts
Onurhan Demir Illuminates Versatility with This Flashlight Design
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Cowboy-Inspired Retro Cameras
The 'Hello Kitty Howdy Partner Collection' Features Fringe Details
Fashion-Branded Cameras
The Moncler Leica is Limited to Just 100 Examples
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Tactile Photography Phone Attachments
The Leica LUX Grip is Designed to Enhance Smartphone Tech
Modernized Millennium Cellphones
The Nokia 3210 is Back for the Cellphone's 25th Anniversary
Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the Latest Flagship Smartphone
Half-Frame Film Cameras
The Pentax 17 Has a Magnesium Body Construction
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions
The Harlowe Sol 5 Provides Versatile Light Options
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
Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Seven-in-One Camper Lanterns
The LOVORK Modular Camping Lantern Has a Multifunctional Form
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Creative Vlog-Specific Cameras
The Sony ZV-1 II Ambitiously is Equipped with Multiple Features
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments
Belkin Presents the Stage PowerGrip During CES 2025
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Versatile Effortless Instant Cameras
FUJIFILM Adds the INSTAX MINI 41 Instant Camera to its Roster
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Compact Sports-Ready Cameras
GoPro Has Introduced Updates to Its Compact HERO Action Camera
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Upgraded Compact Cameras
Panasonic's New 'ZS99' Revitalizes Point-And-Shoot Photography
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
Field-Ready Ultra-Zoom Cameras
The Nikon Coolpix P1100 Offers 125x Optical Super-Telephoto Zoom
Video Game Plant-Inspired Cameras
Nintendo Spotlights the Iconic Piranha Plant Camera Device
Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Camera Features a Four-Lens System and Autofocus
Modular Photography Smartphone Concepts
The Xiaomi Modular Optical System Has a Detachable Lens
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
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
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
Flippable Retro-Style Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Has a Four-Lens System for Bright Shots
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
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Imperfect Photography Celebrations
The Nonna's Cam Adds Artificial Fingers to Block Shots
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 Computer-Inspired Phone Cases
Spigen Presents New Cases for iPhones Including Classic C1
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Sleek Digital Film Scanners
The Slide N SCAN by Kodak Preserves Analog Film Negatives
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Video-Focused Integrated Cooling Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V1 Captures 4K Videos and More
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
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
MagSafe Photographer-Style Grips
Leica's New LUX Grip Transforms iPhones Into Traditional Cameras
Modernized 70s-Inspired Cameras
The OM System OM-3 is Inspired by the Olympus OM-1
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Compact Flashlight Design Concepts
The Fl-1 Flashlight Concept Has an Industrial Look
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps
Karakter Designs the Lari Mini Lamp with a Soothing Theme
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
Pebble-Shaped Effortless Cameras
Matsuura Yasuaki Designs the kyu Camera
Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights
Barebones Presents the Dynamic Vintage Flashlight
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Bauhaus-Inspired Modern Projectors
Leica Introduces the New Cine Play 1 Projector
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
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Functionally Weatherproof Photo Gear
Long Weekend and Moment Join Forces on a Capsule
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
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 Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Nostalgic Audio Interfaces
CassetteOne Blends Retro Design With Ambient Audio and Playlists
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Photo Animation Tools
Animate Old Photos Turns Still Memories into Dynamic, Vivid Animations
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-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Retro Tech-Inspired Headphones
The km5 Lightwear Headphones Hp1 Have a Lightweight Design
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
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
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
Ergonomic Solo Shooting Cameras
Semin Park and Seona Jeong Design the CLIPS camera
Pebble-Shaped Vlogging Cameras
The kyu Camera Captures Nine-Second Videos
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
Battery-Powered Security Cameras
Roku Introduces the Battery Camera and Battery Camera Plus
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
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Celestial Photography Tools
Star Identification Camera Captures and Identifies Stars with Ease
Minimalist Design Digital Cameras
The Sigma BF Has 230GB of Internal Storage Space
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur