Godox has introduced a rather unusual (and affordable) digital camera – at first glance, the small C100 looks more like a magnifying glass because it lacks a display for image preview, featuring a transparent optical viewfinder element instead. Embedded in its frame is a small camera module that can capture both photos and videos.
Godox C100 with viewfinder instead of display
The fact that this is more of a fun gadget is evident not least by the fact that Godox has not disclosed any information about the camera – resolution, format, and image quality are clearly completely secondary here. Accordingly, one should not expect much; according to a source-less (and thus unconfirmed) claim on Reddit, the C100 is said to feature a 2MP sensor and a lens with a fixed F2.4 aperture and a 24mm full-frame equivalent focal length. Videos are reportedly recorded in a maximum of Full HD.
The C100 also functions as a simple light meter – here you can see Godox's usual focus on lighting as a manufacturer. The innermost 25% of the viewfinder area is used to measure the lighting situation, with the determined values then displayed directly in the viewfinder.
Various information is overlaid on the viewfinder element via a HUD, including frame guides in addition to the light values. Four different aspect ratios can be set for the camera: 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, and 1:1.
Since there is no built-in display, you cannot view the captured photos and videos directly on the device – whether you perceive this as impractical or as having analog charm is in the eye of the beholder. The data stored on a MicroSD card must be transferred to a smartphone via USB-C.
The Godox C100 weighs 65g and is expected to be available for 44.90 US dollars as a pocket camera and light meter combination – though where and when remains open.
