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A Portuguese startup has launched a Kickstarter for a new camera that deliberately mimics the look and limitations of Super 8 film — but saves footage as digital files. The Aura6 trades film cartridges for an SD card and strips away modern conveniences to recreate the aesthetic and workflow of vintage home movies.
A modern camera built around an old format
The Aura6 is styled like a 1980s Super 8 movie camera but records in **4K** to an included **8GB** SD card. Instead of the standard 24 or 30 fps used by contemporary video gear, it shoots at **18 fps** and uses a **4:3** aspect ratio to preserve the classic frame shape.
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The makers say the lens and image processing intentionally introduce softer focus, grain and warm color tones to approximate analogue film. Audio is disabled by default; owners who want sound can add an optional **shotgun mic** that connects via a 3.5-mm jack and mounts on the camera’s top rail.
Recreating the Super 8 workflow
Beyond looks, the Aura6 recreates the Super 8 experience through its recording limits. Clips are collected sequentially and combined into digital “rolls” that mirror the three-minute cartridges used in vintage cameras.
A dedicated **New Roll** button finalizes a three-minute collection and lets the user begin a fresh roll. The camera also offers an optional mode that caps each clip at six seconds, a feature intended to encourage concise, deliberate shooting rather than long continuous takes.
Minimal controls, intentional shooting
Users frame shots through an **optical viewfinder**; there is no built-in screen for live preview or playback. That pared-back approach is central to the product’s pitch — the company positions the camera as a tool for capturing spontaneous, imperfect moments rather than producing polished video.
How it fits into a niche trend
The Aura6 joins several earlier projects that attempted to bring Super 8 style to digital formats, including the Fragment 8, CS-8 and Bee, and accessories such as the Lumenati CS1 case for iPhone filming. Each project targets creators seeking a nostalgic look and a different shooting rhythm from smartphone video.
Price and availability
The camera is currently offered via Kickstarter. A pledge of US$189 secures a unit during the campaign; the startup lists a planned retail price of $249 if it reaches production. The campaign pages for the project identify the company and detail its goals and features.
