Reto, under license from Kodak, released the Charmera Millennium Edition camera on June 16, 2023, at 10 PM ET in the US [1]. The new edition features seven chrome designs inspired by early 2000s Y2K aesthetics along with seven new photo filters and four frames reflecting the era’s style [2, 1].
The camera hardware remains unchanged, equipped with a 1.6-megapixel 1/4-inch sensor that captures images at 1440 by 1080 pixels and records video at 30 frames per second in AVI format [2, 1]. Despite its retro appeal, the sensor resolution and technology lagged behind competitors even in the early 2000s, positioning the camera more as a photography toy than a serious device [2].
The Charmera Millennium Edition is sold in blind boxes priced between $34.99 and $35 for individual units, with a six-pack option available for $210 [2, 1]. Each package includes a keyring and USB-C charging cable but does not come with a microSD card for storage [1].
By reviving a nostalgic design with Y2K motifs and adding digital filter effects that echo the early 2000s, the camera aims to appeal to collectors and fans of retro tech. The release is limited to the US market.
The release date of June 16, 2023, marked the official market entry of the Kodak Charmera Millennium Edition [1].
