The HOA A1 compact camera weighs 140g and uses a transparent body with an open frame that acts as a large viewing window.
South Korean brand Humans of Authenticity designed the 16MP device without a conventional rear screen. Users look through the open frame with both eyes open to compose shots.
The electronics sit inside the central circular lens assembly and the surrounding frame. The hardware features a Sony 16MP autofocus sensor paired with a fixed 26mm-equivalent f/1.75 lens.
Battery Lasts 90 Minutes and Uses Smartphone for Reviews
Powering the device is a battery rated for up to eight hours on standby or 90 minutes of continuous shooting. The camera omits a built-in display for reviewing captured frames.
Users check their pictures by tapping a smartphone against the back of the camera body. Sample images from the Sony sensor remain unavailable because HOA has not released test files yet.
Cryptographic Blockchain Authentication
A built-in photo authentication system named ShootProof generates a digital certificate for every image captured. The system records a cryptographic fingerprint on a public blockchain to verify that the file has not been altered since capture.
This verification mechanism does not confirm whether the physical scene in front of the lens was authentic. A separate Signature mode applies a handwritten signature to the corner of each photograph.
Enterprise AI developer Lutra created Humans of Authenticity. The CEO built the camera in response to concerns regarding how AI-generated content undermines trust in shared imagery.
Limited First Edition Launch
Production of the HOA A1 First Edition is limited to 100 individually numbered cameras. The device is priced at 360,000 South Korean won, which is approximately $289 or £220.
The HOA A1 First Edition is due to launch on 21 December.
