Await Digital Camera Uses ‘Film Rolls’ and Delivers 4 x 6 Prints

Await Digital Camera Uses ‘Film Rolls’ and Delivers 4 x 6 Prints For a company that’s made its name in high-end cables, chargers, and Bluetooth trackers, Rolling Square isn’t known for making cameras. First teased at IFA 2025 in Berlin, the Swiss brand unveiled its Await Camera at CES 2026 in Las Vegas and is set to bring it to market within the next few months. It is a throwback to disposable film cameras and relies heavily on prints. The camera’s purpose is a throwback to disposable film cameras with a contemporary twist. Pocket-sized and lightweight, the Await is fully digital, though limited to 24 shots per “roll” provided by Rolling Square as a service. Without a rear screen to preview images, the idea is to shoot the old-school way, using a viewfinder with a single shutter button and a flash. You get a fixed focus with no manual control over shutter speed, aperture, or ISO. Once the full roll’s done, you wait 24 hours just to see the images in the dedicated app before sending them in to receive 4 x 6 prints later in the mail, harkening back to an era where taking photos had no real instant gratification. Since no one is actually processing film in this endeavor, Rolling Square believes the expected $70-$100 price for the camera will be attractive to anyone interested in retro photography. A Digital Camera That Sort of Works in Analog Weighing just 95 grams and measuring 3.86 x 2.66 x 0.59 inches (98 x 67.5 x 15.5 millimeters), the Await is easy to slip in and out of a pocket. At first glance, it looks like something 3D-printed in a basement, but the ultimate craftsmanship feels sturdy and thoughtful. The plan is to make the front panel at the top removable, allowing users to swap in other colors or designs, some of which users can design and 3D print themselves using 3D models Rolling Square will publish after launch. That also goes for other accessories on the device. Remove the four screws from the rear panel, and you can screw in another panel overtop that would presumably be MagSafe-compatible, for instance. Nothing is for sure yet but some form of aesthetic modularity looks to be part of the rollout to make the Await feel more personal. That’s also why color options and finishes still aren’t final. An orange lanyard will come standard with the camera to help carry it around. A 220 mAh battery powers the camera, with a single USB-C port for charging. Rolling Square reps claim a full charge will last for at least three rolls, which largely depends on the xenon flash. It’s perhaps the most interesting choice in making this camera. Rather than go with a much cheaper LED flash common in smartphones, the xenon flash is a nod to disposable cameras of the past and is more likely to freeze movement in low-light conditions. There’s no rear screen for live previews or anything else all that...

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