Yashica and I'm Back collaboration has produced the world's most compact camera with interchangeable lenses. The new unique camera is created through the teaming up of Yashica and Im Back. They started the program for the Micro Mirrorless on Kickstarter which received about USD 130,000 as support surpassing its target of USD 11,062.
The Micro Mirroless is a digital camera
from the ground up featuring a tiny 12MP Sony IMX117 CMOS image sensor with a
1/2.3-inch which is quite unusually small. In relation, the same sensor is found
on the GoPro Hero4 Black action camera. With a 5.8 times crop factor provided
by the image sensor, a 26mm lens would more closely resemble a 150mm telephoto,
as explained by the makers.
In terms of lens, the Micro Mirrorless
features a built-in lens mount and is compatible with three uniquely made
lenses with compact and lightweight features. In actual focal length terms, the
20mm, 50mm, and 150mm equivalent lenses measure 3.4mm, 8.6mm, and 25mm,
respectively. Unfortunately, there is no information with regard to the
aperture yet. We will update this article once we find them.
When it comes to the lens, Im Back claims
that the new product can work with large-format lenses if you attach an
optional adapter. They claimed it can fit with SLR, DSLR, and mirrorless camera
systems if you use the said adapter. Meanwhile, the website also listed a
coming soon teaser for an optional viewfinder attachment.
Talking about its main highlight is the
compact form factor. The camera measures 77mm or is equivalent to three inches
wide and 50mm (2 inches) tall. Furthermore, the Micro Mirroless camera has more
features like the capability to record RAW and JPEG images, comes with a 2-inch
flip-out touchscreen, and even has an HDMI output. To charge the device,
there's a USB-C port as well.
Yashica x Im Back Micro Mirrorless camera priced
at USD 199. Do note that this price is for early bird backers and that it will
also come with a Blue or White color as well as a standard 50mm lens. If you
purchase the complete kit, the price goes up to USD 399 which
includes 1x medium angle lens, 1x telephoto lens, and 1x wide angle lens,
durable battery grip, camera wrist strap, remote control, USB-C cable and
Tripod, and selfie stick.
