A New Kickstarter Camera Project

credits: Echolens

Echolens is a new digital camera that is all about slowing down and shooting with intention, but without giving up modern convenience. Designed to look and feel like a classic 35mm film camera, it features a manual film winder, a physical flash dial, and zero screens in sight. It's digital, yes—but with a heavy dose of analog nostalgia.

Each “roll” holds just 54 shots, capped on purpose to nudge photographers into being more deliberate. There’s a one-click WiFi sync button to transfer your photos to your phone or the cloud, but if you want to go fully offline, you can. The minimalist interface includes only a shot counter and a flash dial, no touchscreen.

It charges via USB-C and promises multiple days of use per charge. Under the hood, there’s a low-light-capable CMOS sensor, while the included filter presets mimic classic film stocks like Portra and Ektachrome. Echolens was founded in San Diego by three childhood friends who grew up shooting film and wanted to ‘reimagine the experience for today’s creators’. The Camera is launching mid-June 2025 on Kickstarter for around $150.

You can see full details on Echolens’s Website here