Camp Snap launches screen-free retro-style video camera for kids
Camp Snap has released the CS-8 Mini, a video camera for children aged six and up, styled after 1970s Super 8 cameras. It has no screen, Wi-Fi or app, and costs just under 170 euros.
Camp Snap, a maker of cameras for children, has launched a new video camera called the CS-8 Mini. It is intended for children from the age of six, and its look and concept are borrowed from 1970s Super 8 film cameras. The device costs just under 170 euros and is meant to offer filming without a screen.
A child presses a trigger, records a clip and only later, at home, sees what was filmed. The CS-8 Mini is a scaled-down version of the manufacturer's earlier CS-8 model and is half the size. The body is about 14.2 centimetres wide, so it fits comfortably in small hands.
How the camera works
The camera has no screen, no Wi-Fi connection and no mobile app, so children cannot delete unsuccessful shots on the spot. Recording starts when the trigger on the pistol-style grip is pressed and held. Each recording is saved automatically as a separate MP4 file.
Analogue arrow dials show battery and memory levels. Settings are changed with two physical switches. The first selects one of five visual filters, from classic black and white to a grainy 8 mm film effect. The second changes the aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 or vertical 9:16. The last format suits TikTok or YouTube Shorts content.
Storage and transfer
A 4 GB memory card is included and holds roughly 30 minutes of video. The camera also supports cards of up to 128 GB, which can store about 16 hours of footage. Recordings can be viewed and transferred only after the camera is connected to a computer or smartphone with a USB-C cable.
The CS-8 Mini is already available on the manufacturer's website in four bright colours. A protective bag can be bought for an additional fee.
