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Yashica has announced a new throwback camera called the Tank for photographers embracing the recent resurgence in the popularity of point-and-shoots. But while Canon’s resurrected Elph 360 HS costs close to $400 and the $30 Kodak Charmera produces awful results, the Yashica Tank appears to offer a decent amount of functionality for the price. It’s available for preorder now through the company’s online store for 798 HKD, or just over $100 US, and expected to start shipping around March 27th.
Inside the Tank is a ½.8-inch sensor that can capture 12-megapixel images with a “nostalgic photographic character,” the company says. You can push the photo resolution up to 36 megapixels if you’re okay with upscaling, while the camera’s video capabilities max out at 4K / 30fps. There’s also auto-focus capabilities and a built-in flash, along with features like exposure compensation, ISO adjustments up to 6,400, various white balance options, four different metering modes, and 11 photo filters to choose from.
It’s relative low-res, but the Tank has a three-inch LCD preview screen that flips up for taking selfies. Image: Yashica
On the back of the camera, you’ll find a 3-inch preview screen. Its resolution is a paltry 640 x 360, but it does flip up 180-degrees so you can position it facing forward for framing selfies or videos. MicroSD memory cards are supported up to 256GB in size, and the Tank comes with an 800mAh rechargeable battery. It’s not known how many shots it can accommodate, but it will probably last for a full day of shooting. On the front of the camera is a faux leather grip that comes in four colors: sky blue, black, brown, and pink marshmallow.
The Tank is available in sky blue, black, brown, and pink marshmallow color options. Image: Yashica