If you're tired of reading about the increase in megapixels and other digital camera buzzwords, you might be ready for something new from the past: a physically retractable lens.

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has shown off a sleek-looking retractable camera lens that's expected to appear in future devices from the company, according to a tweet and accompanying video.

“Most pop-ups are annoying, but not our proprietary retractable camera,” the company wrote.

Actual details are scarce, but the video shows a retractable camera lens that activates with the press of a virtual button, and it appears to be waterproof and shockproof. The company even shows the phone being dropped from a decent height with the camera extended, suggesting it could survive some serious real-world conditions.