I usually document Shibuya with the RICOH GR IV. However, when I looked at the images taken with the “KODAK CHARMERA,” the impression was entirely different. Although it is the same place, it feels as if I am touching a different layer of the city. There is a strange sense of distance, and familiar scenes begin to emerge as something new.

With a camera this small and light, like a keychain, I initially doubted whether it could really take photographs. Yet the images it produced clearly captured the streets of Shibuya.

This time, I first tried all of the frames and filters. After that, I shot by randomly switching settings, following my instincts in the moment.

The Shibuya that appears in these images, while still a contemporary city, carries a texture that feels slightly out of sync in time. With its subtly muted tones and rough resolution, it resembles a kind of time slip back to 1987, giving familiar scenes an entirely different context.

For a while, I plan to continue carrying the “KODAK CHARMERA” as a keychain. I am interested to see what kinds of moments it will capture in everyday life, and how that experience might evolve over time. ■

Kodak frame

Negative film frame

Painter frame

1987 frame

No filter

B&W filter

Pixel filter (Red)

Pixel filter (Yellow)

Pixel filter (Blue)

Here are some more images I took with it.

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All photos in this article were taken with a KODAK Charmera Keychain Digital Camera and edited in Lightroom.

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投稿 Street Snap #54 Shibuya Station | KODAK Charmera Keychain Digital Camera debut は The Tokyo Snap に最初に表示されました。

It is a compact digital camera designed by KODAK in the form of a keychain. In 1987, KODAK introduced the disposable camera “KODAK Fling,” which made photography accessible to everyone. That same idea has re-emerged today in the form of the “KODAK CHARMERA.”

At the time of its release, it was highly popular and difficult to obtain. Now that supply has stabilized, I was finally able to get one.

Upon unboxing, I was struck by how small it is. Its size is perfect for attaching to a bag as a keychain. Each unit comes in one of seven colors, randomly packed, and not knowing which one you will get adds a small sense of anticipation to the experience.

With the “KODAK CHARMERA” in hand, I immediately walked through the streets of Shibuya. The photographs taken there will be presented in the next series. ■

More detailed stories are available on my note page.

Articles are written in Japanese.

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All photos in this article were taken with a RICOH GR III and edited in Lightroom.

See the RICOH GR IV accessories I actually use .

All images are protected by copyright. Please contact me for usage requests.

投稿 Street Snap #53 KODAK Charmera Keychain Digital Camera Unboxing は The Tokyo Snap に最初に表示されました。