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
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Photography Brand Suitcases
This Conceptual Kodak Luggage Follows the Brand's Design Aesthetic
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Minimalist Aluminum Analog Cameras
The Conceptual 'MNL MK-1' Analog Camera is Fashionable
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Activewear-Branded Camera Concepts
This Leica x Adidas M Camera by Thiago Botelho is Analog
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
Hybrid Mini Instant Cameras
The INSTAX MINI EVO™ Camera Takes Photos With Different Visual Effects
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
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
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
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
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Exclusive Anniversary-Celebrating Cameras
Leica and Disney Launch New Limited-Edition Camera
Low-Light Photography Lenses
The Leica SL 35 and SL 50 Lenses Have a Shallow Depth of Field
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
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
Functional Fashionable Camera Straps
Seam Straps Have a High-Quality, Handmade Construction
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Connected Microscope Cameras
The Nikon Digital Sight 50M Monochrome Camera is High-Resolution
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Full-Color Night Vision Cameras
The ROVAOM Night Vision Camera Captures Content in True 4K
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights
The SANDMARC Prolight Kit Comes in Two Model Choices
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
Distortion-Free Futuristic Cameras
Raspberry Pi Unveils its New Global Shutter Camera
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Exclusive Movie-Inspired Cameras
Leica's D-Lux 7 007 Edition Celebrates 60 Years of James Bond
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Digital Polaroid Cameras
Instax Unveils the 'Instax Mini 12' with Improved Features and Handling
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
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
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
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
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
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Ultra-Rugged Camera Models
The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Underwater Camera Has a TruePic VIII Processor
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
UV Damage-Detecting Cameras
Pavise Releases Its Latest UV Camera for Detecting Skin Damage
Retro Monochromatic Cameras
Leica Designs the M11 Monochrom with Black and White Film
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Physical Mobile Photography Filters
SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filters Elevate Mobile Photography
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
Triple-Camera Video Rigs
The ULANZI U-Rig Light Illuminates and Captures Footage in Multiple Ways
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Miniature Camping Flashlights
The HOTO Flashlight DUO is a Portable Design for Adventures
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Lightning-Capturing Camera Accessories
The MIOPS FLEX Bolt Works with a Wide Range of Cameras
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Vibrant Streetwear-Backed Accessories
Palace Unveils its New Collection of Accessories and Objects
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
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Security Camera Multifunctional Clocks
The Swap Clock by Jungmin Park is Also Surveillance
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
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
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
Night Photography Smartphones
The Realme 11 Pro+ Has a 200MP Main Camera and More
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
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
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Assistive Mirrorless 4K Cameras
The 'EOS R50' Simplifies Advanced Settings In Low-Light Conditions
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
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
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
Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses
The SIRUI Night Walker S35 Cine Lens Series is Budget-Friendly
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Shapeshifting Photography Tripods
The TOKQI C03 Octopus Tripod Works with Camera and Phones
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Multifunctional Webcam Peripherals
The 'Seesun' Webcam and Lighting Tool Concept is Feature-Rich
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Modern Affordable Wall Lamps
The Poplight Wall Light Attaches to the Wall Without Damage
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
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
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
Metallic Digital Compact Cameras
Ricoh Introduces Its New RICOH GR III Diary Edition
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur