Fotogear’s Retro DMF Photography Kit is a multi-part case that not only looks like an old camera but also has control dials and a shutter, allowing it to act like one.

Fotogear creates a wide range of photography accessories and smartphone add-ons, including a pretty intricate multi-part iPhone case that it characterizes as “an ingenious combination of the aesthetics of vintage cameras and modern technology.”

The casing features a metal textured frame, leather back panel, and adjustable dials, with aspects clearly inspired by Leica and Fujifilm. Fotogear also made the case of the iPhone’s lenses compatible with its line of lenses and filters, increasing its usability.

The Retro DMF Photography Kit is designed for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, with a top and bottom split design that wraps around the phone. Fotogear claims that this not only gives it a more vintage camera appearance, but also provides “greater protection.” The case comes in two versions: one with a set of dials, a shutter button, and an integrated cold shoe, and another with a cleaner, smaller design that allows access to the camera control button.

When the case is installed, it still works with some Magsafe accessories thanks to a magnetic ring, as well as two other specialized accessories: a handle that adds grip to the right side of the phone and a cold shoe mount that pairs with the version of the case that does not have one built-in. However, it is unclear whether MagSafe charging is still possible.

The Fotogear camera app allows photographers to alter the functions of the lever around the shutter button as well as the two function dials (known as knobs). These may be used to adjust exposure compensation, filters, ratios, focus peaking, and a few more things to make the iPhone photo-taking experience more tactile. A Bluetooth connection drives all of these controls.