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Tag Archives: Digital Cameras

NeinGrenze 5000T – Tilt-Shift Photography On The Cheap(er)

By Andrew Liszewski on 05/16/11 • 1 Comment

NeinGrenze 5000T (Images courtesy Matomeno)
By Andrew Liszewski

Because it requires more than just turning on your DSLR’s exposure bracketing and combining the shots in Photoshop, tilt-shift photography hasn’t become as tired and overused as HDR photography has. (Ugh, awful.) They usually require a bit more skill and investment on the part of the photographer, including a tilt-shift lens like those offered by Lensbaby and Nikon. But now even amateur photographers with a limited budget can try their hand at faking miniature scenes with this NeinGrenze 5000T point and shoot.

As digital cameras go it’s pretty basic, with a 5MP sensor, 2.4-inch TFT LCD display, VGA video capabilities, an SD card slot, fixed focus and no zoom capabilities. But what will certainly have photographers trying to hunt down this basic $150 (MSRP) digicam is the fact that its built-in lens can be switched into a tilt-shift mode, and it even offers in-camera post-processing
effects to make your shots look like they’re from a Lomo. Because let’s face it, vacation photos are far more interesting if it looks like the person had some amazing Gulliver’s Travels-like adventure to Lilliput.

[ NeinGrenze 5000T ] VIA [ Matomeno ]

Custom Made Retractable Lens Cap For The Olympus XZ-1

By Andrew Liszewski on 05/10/11 • 2 Comments

Custom Made Retractable Lens Cap For The Olympus XZ-1 (Images courtesy UN)
By Andrew Liszewski

Lens caps, can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. You definitely don’t want anything scratching your glass when your camera and lenses are packed away, but I know when I’m out shooting I always forget which pocket I’ve stashed my cap away in, and there’s usually a panicked search before I find it. So Japanese camera accessory maker has created this retractable lens for the Olympus XZ-1 that works kind of like the built-in lens cap on a P&S.

It attaches to the camera’s lens with a custom-made mounting ring using bolts to hold it in place, and an allen wrench is all you need to install/uninstall it. From the looks of it the extending lens simply pushes the three doors of the lens cap open, so it automatically closes when you power down the camera and lens retracts. Available directly from UN for ~$91 (¥7350).

[ U-N - Retractable Lens Cap For The Olympus XZ-1 ] VIA [ DPReview ]

SQ30m Pocket Digital Camera Is Less Crappy Than Most

By Andrew Liszewski on 05/06/11 • 1 Comment

SQ30m Pocket Digital Camera (Images courtesy Pokedigi.com)
By Andrew Liszewski

I know we’ve all got digital cameras on our cellphones, tablets and even laptops, but there’s still a certain appeal to having a tiny no-frills version tucked away in a pocket somewhere. And the SQ30m scores high points with both of those criteria. In fact it’s so compact and lacking in frills to the point of foregoing a color LCD or even an optical viewfinder for framing. It’s quite literally a point and shoot affair, probably leading to some pleasant surprises when the photos are developed/copied to your PC via its built-in mini USB port on the bottom.

SQ30m Pocket Digital Camera (Images courtesy Pokedigi.com)

The camera has a resolution of just 1200×1280 which is small by today’s standards, but since they’ll be all crapped up when uploaded to Facebook anyways, who really cares? You also have your choice of 4 different color modes, a slider that can switch between a macro and landscape mode (I’m assuming it physically swaps lenses) and even the option to shoot low frame-rate videos mimicking an 8mm film camera. But whether or not the novelty justifies its ~$75 (¥5,985) price tag is up to you.

[ SQ30m Pocket Digital Camera ] VIA [ Apartment Therapy Unplggd ]

Flipbac Camera Grips

By Andrew Liszewski on 04/27/11 • 2 Comments

Flipbac Camera Grips (Images courtesy Flipbac Innovations)
By Andrew Liszewski

Flipbac Innovations first crossed our radar screen a few years ago with their adjustable angle viewfinder that gave cameras without a flip-out LCD display similar functionality. And now they’re back with a new product designed to make P&S cameras with an overly smooth finish easier to handle.

The grips are made of silicone and adhere to the front of the camera via a special 3M adhesive that allows them to be removed and reused without leaving any residue behind. They make using most P&S cameras with a single hand a little easier, and are available directly from the company for just $9.99 in 3 unique shapes. Cheap, functional and reusable, exactly what we like to see in an accessory.

[ Flipbac Camera Grips ] VIA [ The Gadgeteer ]

More Miniature Canon Digital Camera Flash Drives

By Andrew Liszewski on 04/25/11 • Leave a comment!

Canon Digital Camera Flash Drives (Images courtesy One Paradox)
By Andrew Liszewski

A few years ago we brought you a miniature version of a Canon 5D MkII DSLR that was actually a 4GB USB flash drive in disguise. Given it had popped up on eBay it led us to believe it was a real product, presumably given away as a promotional item at one point. Well we’ve now discovered the 5D MkII wasn’t the only camera in Canon’s lineup to get the miniaturization treatment. Tiny versions of their IXUS 200IS P&S and LEGRA HD camcorders also exist, each sporting the same pop-out USB port and 4GB of flash storage as the 5D. As to where you can get your hands on them, if any one has any clues or leads we’d love to hear ‘em.

[ Behance - One Paradox - Miniature Camera Thumbdrive ] VIA [ I New Idea ]

Eye-Fi Launches Their New Mobile X2 Card, Direct Mode And Mobile Apps Soon To Follow

By Andrew Liszewski on 04/12/11 • Leave a comment!

Eye-Fi Mobile X2 Card (Image courtesy Eye-Fi)
By Andrew Liszewski

The world’s most feature-packed SD memory card just got a bit more capable today as Eye-Fi has officially launched their Mobile X2 version featuring their new ‘Direct Mode’. The new mode, which was first shown off at CES earlier this year, lets the Eye-Fi card connect directly to an Android or iOS mobile device by creating its own wi-fi network, so the card and your smartphone/tablet can communicate even if you’re out in the middle of nowhere.

Direct Mode will also be available for the company’s existing Eye-Fi X2 cards via a firmware update available sometime next week, though users excited to try it out will still have to wait for the accompanying iOS and Android apps to hit their respective app stores. The new mode is pretty exciting though, as it lets users almost instantly see their shots on a larger display if they’re using it tethered to a tablet, and if the device happens to be equipped with 3G mobile data, the shots can then be automatically sent to an online gallery.

The new Eye-Fi Mobile X2 card which features 8GB of storage and the Direct Mode functionality already built-in will be available starting April 17 for $79.99.

[ Eye-Fi Mobile X2 ]

DC Comics Skins Pack For The Pentax Optio RS1500

By Andrew Liszewski on 04/12/11 • Leave a comment!

DC Comics Skins Pack For The Pentax Optio RS1500 (Image courtesy Pentax)
By Andrew Liszewski

Pentax seems to have decided that one of its niches in the digital camera market will be to allow consumers to customize the look of their hardware. Their NB1000 literally lets people reshape the camera through the use of Nanoblocks bricks, and their RS1500 lets users customize the look of it via skins.

So as part of a tie-in with the upcoming Warner Bros. Green Lantern blockbuster, Pentax will be releasing a special limited edition ‘DC Super Heroes’ version of the RS1500 that comes with seven different skins including the Green Lantern, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Superman, Catwoman and The Joker. They’re also throwing in a less-than-super 4GB SD card and a Green Lantern protective case. Specific pricing info for this collector’s pack is still TBA, but given its ‘limited edition’ status it will probably be a bit more than the camera’s $149.95 MSRP.

[ PR - Pentax - Optio RS1500 DC Comics Camera ] VIA [ Freshness Mag ]

Fuuvi Pick Camera Is Also A Card Reader, Could Be A Flash Drive

By David Ponce on 04/04/11 • Leave a comment!

By David Ponce

We live in an interesting age where the technological innovations of the past are becoming increasingly commoditized. Although, really… this isn’t limited to this time period, I guess. It’s the way of the world. Still, digital storage and digital camera sensors are two perfect examples. They’re becoming so inexpensive to manufacture, you can find them just about anywhere and on anything. So it shouldn’t surprise anyone to hear about the Fuuvi Pick camera. It’s basically a USB card reader with an attached digital camera. You insert your own MicroSD card (up to 16GB) and you have a keychain-sized 2MP camera which you can keep in the change pocket of your jeans for instance. It’s 35 × 70 × 15mm and weighs 24g. Oh, and it takes 720 × 480 video at 30fps. Sure, the quality will be crap but it’ll do in a pinch.

It’s $60.

[ Fuuvi Pick Camera ] VIA [ Ubergizmo ]

O King Portable Document Scanner Makes It Easy To Copy Magazines From Waiting Rooms

By Andrew Liszewski on 03/29/11 • Leave a comment!

O King Scanner (Images courtesy USB.brando.com)
By Andrew Liszewski

Kleptodeadmedia is a condition I just made up that refers to people who feel compelled to steal copies of year-old magazines like Newsweek or Good Housekeeping from doctor and dentist waiting rooms. I haven’t made up a cure yet though, so if you feel like you suffer from said condition this portable O King document scanner from Brando is a step in the right direction. Instead of slipping the magazine into your purse, briefcase or down your pants, you simply have to discreetly unfold and set up the camera arm and then snap away, page-by-page, until the whole thing is captured digitally.

It even comes with a travel case that unfolds to double as a positioning map so you can ensure your document is always properly framed by the camera. The downsides though? Since it’s USB powered and lacks any onboard storage it can only be used when tethered to a laptop or PC, the camera has a pretty crappy resolution of just 1600×1200 and technically, if used to capture copyrighted material, you’re still breaking the law. Baby steps though… baby steps. $120 from USB.Brando.com.

[ O King Scanner ] VIA [ 7Gadgets ]

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