A New “Pocket Storytelling Camcorder” is About to Emerge for DIY Solo Creators

Following up on the viral buzz of the company’s smallest mirrorless camera ever invented, Yashica is back with a new project on the horizon that aims to bring some of the same innovation to the camcorder market with the Yashica Journey.

Set to debut with a Kickstarter campaign that is launching soon, Yashica has announced the development of the Journey, a pocket storytelling camcorder that aims to be a top option for DIY solo creators looking for an easy-to-use camcorder option with innovative features.

Here’s what we know so far and how you can find out more once the Kickstarter officially goes live.

A Pocket Storytelling Camcorder

Credit: YASHICA

While we don’t know the majority of the proposed specs, features, or pricing for this new “pocket storytelling camcorder” being developed by Yachica, we do know a few things that have been shared on the soon-to-launch Kickstarter page so far.

It sounds like the camcorder will feature a 115° lens that will be able to capture both the subject and the atmosphere, as well as a 270° flip-screen ideal for self-recording.

The goal of the project is to help DIY solo creators “escape over-processed smartphone aesthetics,” as the Yashica Journey will feature manual controls and other features that come from the company’s “75 years of optical heritage.”

How to Follow

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As mentioned above, we don’t have full specs or pricing for this upcoming camcorder just yet, but we do have a Kickstarter page that outlines a lot of promises and ideas behind the project.

Intriguing for those who are looking for some innovation and new options in the solo creator space, this camcorder promises high-quality sound, instant Wi-Fi transfers to your phone for quick editing and posting, and fast USB-C charging.

For more details, you can follow along on the Kickstarter page here.