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Updated · The Verge · Jul 3
Godox Launches ¥199 C100 Camera in China With Transparent LCD Viewfinder
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jul 3

Godox Launches ¥199 C100 Camera in China With Transparent LCD Viewfinder

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jul 3

Summary

  • Godox’s new C100 has gone on sale in China at ¥199, adding a 65-gram point-and-shoot to the revived compact-camera market.
  • The standout feature is a transparent LCD that replaces a normal color preview screen, serving as both an optical-style viewfinder and a light meter that suggests exposure settings.
  • The camera stores photos and videos in four aspect ratios on microSD cards up to 128GB and transfers files over USB-C, with no wireless connectivity listed.
  • Godox has not disclosed key specs such as sensor resolution, video details, international availability or official pricing on its product page, though Digital Camera World reported the ¥199 figure.

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