Portuguese startup Aura6 has introduced a handheld digital video camera designed to replicate the visual character of vintage Super 8 film in 4K resolution. The hardware records footage at 18 frames per second in a 4:3 aspect ratio, relying on internal processing to apply film grain and soft texture without a rear digital screen. Early crowdfunding packages start at $189 ahead of a planned $249 retail release, with shipments scheduled for early 2027.
The camera writes video files directly to an included 8 GB SD card. Video capture runs at 18 frames per second with a 4:3 aspect ratio to simulate physical film reels. Operators frame their subjects using an optical viewfinder instead of an LCD display. Audio capture remains turned off by default. Users wanting synchronized sound must plug a separate directional microphone into the 3.5 mm jack.
Aura6 built a dedicated capture mode that limits single recordings to 6 seconds. The internal software stitches these clips together into digital reels measuring up to 3 minutes in total length. When a reel is finished, a physical button saves the project for fast wireless export to a connected smartphone.
Kickstarter backers can pre order the device for $189. Once the campaign concludes and commercial production begins, the retail price will increase to $249. Aura6 plans to begin shipping units to buyers in early 2027.
