You know that feeling when you’re trying to capture a moment and you spend more time fiddling with your phone than actually enjoying it? The Camp Snap CS-8 Digital Video Camera is here to fix that, for a very reasonable £151. Think of it as a much-needed slap in the face to our screen-obsessed culture. This isn’t just a gadget; it’s a glorious, purposeful step back in time.

Inspired by the iconic Super 8, the CS-8 shuns instant gratification. There’s no playback screen, no instant previews—just you, the moment, and a trigger pull. This means you have to stay present, capturing life in short bursts and living in the blissful ignorance of not knowing if you caught the shot. It’s like a digital version of a surprise party, but with your own footage.

The real fun lies in the film-style filters and aspect ratios. You can dial in your vibe, from a classic camcorder feel to textured, imperfect “Analogue” footage that genuinely looks like a true 8mm film. And with a single clip per trigger pull, it’s perfect for capturing all that B-roll footage to your life without getting lost in the menu settings. It even comes with a 4GB SD card, so you’re ready to go straight out of the box. So, ditch the phone, embrace the surprise, and start filming like it’s yesterday.