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Caira: the intelligent camera of the future

Say hello to the world’s first AI-native mirrorless camera—beautiful content with instant editing, all on your iPhone.

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Traditional mirrorless cameras offer high image quality but come with a steep learning curve and a slow, complex workflow involving memory cards and laptop-based editing. Camera Intelligence is set to change this with CaiRA: the World's First AI-Native Mirrorless Camera. CaiRA merges the power of a large Micro Four Thirds sensor with a powerful onboard AI engine, connecting seamlessly to an iPhone to create an "intelligent creative partner" that automates and streamlines the entire content creation process.


Project Overview


Name and Creator: CaiRA: the intelligent camera of the future by Camera Intelligence.

What It Is: CaiRA is an AI-native mirrorless camera body that attaches to an iPhone via MagSafe. It features an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount and a large 4/3" Sony sensor, using the iPhone as its viewfinder and control screen. Its "AI Engine" (powered by Snapdragon and Google Edge TPU chips) is the star, enabling on-camera generative AI editing, voice control, and intelligent color styling.


Key Features


  • Generative Editing: The first camera to feature Google's "Nano Banana" generative AI model. This "Caira Pro" feature allows users to perform complex, real-time edits with simple natural language prompts (e.g., "Change his navy blazer to burgundy" or "Turn this daytime scene into nighttime").

  • AI Voice Control: A built-in Large Language Model (LLM) lets users operate the camera hands-free. You can ask it to take a photo or control settings using simple, non-technical language like, "I need a vertical photo for Instagram."

  • High-Quality Hardware: Features an advanced 4/3" Sony dual-native ISO Micro Four Thirds image sensor, which is 400% larger than a typical smartphone sensor. The interchangeable MFT mount is compatible with over 100 lenses from brands like Panasonic, Olympus, and Leica.

  • Smart Styles: A set of six curated, pre-made color looks, trained using deep neural networks, that provide a unique aesthetic beyond basic filters.

  • Seamless iPhone Integration: The camera body attaches to an iPhone via MagSafe and connects over Wi-Fi. It uses the Caira iOS app for control and instantly saves all photos and videos directly to the iPhone's Photo app, eliminating the need for memory cards.


Reward:


  • Super Early Bird: Includes the Caira camera body (30% Off RRP). Price: ~$695

  • Early Bird: Includes the Caira camera body (20% Off RRP). Price: ~$795

(All Kickstarter backers also receive a 6-month free subscription to the Caira Pro service, which enables the generative AI features.)


Concept


The core idea is to "flatten the learning curve" of professional photography. CaiRA is designed to be a seamless "shoot-and-share" device that combines the quality of a mirrorless camera with the simplicity of a smartphone. It bypasses the need for complex settings, memory cards, and laptop-based post-production, allowing creators to edit and share high-quality content instantly.


Inspiration


The Camera Intelligence team was inspired by speaking to hundreds of solo creators, travelers, and marketers. They found that users who upgraded from a smartphone to a mirrorless camera wanted more than just good image quality; they needed "flexibility, connectivity, quick and fun editing features that match the pace of their imagination." CaiRA was created to be the intelligent tool that assists these users all the way from capture to share.





 
 
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