Kodak’s Charmera keychain camera is back in a Millennium Edition, giving the viral pocket camera a Y2K-themed cosmetic refresh without changing the low-fi formula that made it popular. Produced under Kodak license by Reto, the Charmera remains a tiny digital camera built more for charm and spontaneity than technical image quality. The new edition keeps that intentionally simple approach but wraps it in a blind-box series aimed squarely at collectors, nostalgia buyers, and anyone who prefers imperfect snapshots over polished smartphone images.

The hardware is unchanged from the standard Charmera. It uses a 1.6MP 1/4-inch CMOS sensor and a 35mm-equivalent f/2.4 lens, capturing 1440 × 1080 stills and 30fps video. There is a small rear screen for framing and playback, USB-C charging, a keyring attachment, and support for microSD/TF cards, though memory is not included. At roughly 30 grams, it is closer to a bag charm than a conventional compact camera, which is part of the appeal.

The Millennium Edition’s update is all about presentation. The camera is sold in blind-box form with six standard Y2K-inspired finishes and one secret mirror-style design. Photo mode includes seven color-rich pixelated filters, four retro-futuristic frames, and a date stamp, giving users the kind of baked-in digital artifacts that modern camera systems usually try to avoid. Here, the softness, limited resolution, and novelty interface are the point.

At $34.99 for a single blind box or $209.94 for the six-camera set, the Charmera Millennium Edition is positioned as a collectible gadget rather than a serious imaging tool. Shipping is listed for mid-July 2026, with purchase options available through Kodak Charmera’s dedicated shop and authorized dealers.