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Photographers are Losing It Over This iPhone Case That Looks—and Shoots—Like a Retro Rangefinder

The new Fotorgear Retro DMF Photography Kit isn't just a case, it's a kit designed to make your iPhone look and shoot like a vintage camera.

Jourdan Aldredge • Apr 11, 2025

It’s a unique concern to photographers and content creators today, but we know it too well.

You either own (or aspire to own) a cool, vintage analog camera you’d love to take wherever you go, but you also know that the iPhone in your pocket will always be with you. An iPhone that is also a very capable and easy-to-use modern photo and video-taking machine.

So what do you do? Do you lug your vintage Canon AE-1 everywhere with several Cinestell rolls in your back pocket? Or, maybe, thanks to a new retro photography kit from Fotorgear, you simply turn your iPhone into a vintage camera.

Let’s look at the https://www.fotorgear.com/prod...and explore how it can turn your iPhone into a cool-looking and fully functioning vintage camera that will never replace the real thing but can fill in surprisingly well.

The Fotorgear Retro DMF Photography Kit

Meticulously crafted for the iPhone 16 Pro series, the Retro DMF Photography Kit from Fotorgear cleverly combines the aesthetics of vintage cameras with modern technology.

The design draws inspiration from elements of vintage analog cameras. It features a metal-textured frame, a leather back panel, and an elegant curvature similar to a vintage rangefinder.

The kit is also functional. Users can easily replace the textured grip at the bottom. And, once installed, the 1/4 screw hole at the bottom will allow users to fix it to a tripod or gimbal.

A smart control bar on the top can be linked directly to the Fotorgear Camera app, enabling users to freely control functions such as the shutter, focus, exposure compensation, and filter switching.

MagSafe and Compatible

You can also customize the functions of each button according to your preferences. The hot shoe mount on the top can support any accessories you might want to add, such as external microphones and flashlights.

The Fotogrear Retro DMF Photography Kit supports MagSafe accessories and the case itself will serve as a protective companion for your phone. Overall, this is a multi-functional photography tool that can be integrated into your life and photography projects.

The kit is also compatible with a wide range of external mobile photo lenses and filters, so it should certainly be a nice “Everyday Carry” option for those who want the vintage feel and aesthetic but would prefer the ease and simplicity of a digital smartphone.

Price and Availability

This fun and practical Fotorgrear Retro DMF Photography Kit is available to order on the Fotorgear website for a discounted price of $199. The Kit is compatible with the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Max and will come with a center case, top bar options, a handle, an optional cold shoe, a 67mm filter adapter, and a stylish lanyard.

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