Retrospekt, a Milwaukee-based design studio that refurbishes vintage cameras, has revealed the InstantArt limited-edition collection of Polaroid 600 instant film cameras, which sport the pixelated aesthetics of 1980s computer graphics emblazoned on a camera that first appeared in 1981.

Retrospekt refurbishes antique Polaroids while also producing its own brand of small film cameras. It frequently collaborates with artists and businesses to spruce up these vintage cameras.

“The InstantArt series is a logical extension of Retrospekt’s quest to breathe new life into vintage devices. Retrospekt believes that by combining its love of analog technology with a love of bold, colorful design, the business created a one-of-a-kind instant film camera that also serves as a useful art object.

“Growing up in the early days of home computing, I spent countless hours experimenting with programs like MS Paint and MacPaint, pixel by pixel, shape by shape, color by color,” Retrospekt Creative Director Michael Kempen explains. “With InstantArt, we wanted to honor that era of unrestricted digital innovation and its lasting impact on visual culture. These cameras honor the fun, weirdness, and distinct style that distinguished a generation’s early ventures into digital art.”

The InstantArt Polaroid 600 cameras, like all of the Polaroids Retrospekt sells, are made and restored from actual camera components from the 1980s and 1990s, then reassembled and fine-tuned to ensure they work as well as they did when new. The plastic exterior is fresh, but the insides are ancient.

Retrospekt dug into the antique feelings of this camera even further in the packaging, with the boxes designed to resemble shrink-wrapped computer programs. Each box also contains sticker sheets that expand the theme and allow for customisation.

More info on Retrospekt’s website.