Kenko Tokina's $38 Pieni III Micro Camera Doubles as Wearable Jewelry

In Japan, Kenko Tokina has introduced the Pieni III, a compact digital camera weighing 18 grams and measuring 53 x 35 x 18 millimeters, designed to be worn as a necklace. It is priced at 6,600 yen (approximately $38) and captures 1.38-megapixel images that are upscaled from a 0.32-megapixel Type 1/10 sensor. The camera can record 720p video at 30 frames per second. Featuring a 1.8mm f/2.8 lens with a 42mm full-frame equivalent, it focuses from 0.3 meters to infinity. It has a fixed ISO of 100 and an automatic shutter speed, but lacks a screen or electronic viewfinder, requiring users to review images on a smartphone or computer. A magnetic back allows for mounting on metal surfaces for self-portraits. Charging has transitioned to USB-C from the previous micro-USB of the Pieni II. Available colors include baby blue, pastel pink, white, and black, along with Sanrio-themed options featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Hangyodon, priced at 8,470 yen (over $53). CAPA Camera Web reported these details. This release follows Kenko Tokina's ongoing work on a unique lens, marking the company’s first new lens in years.