Android is definitely expanding its territory. Just last week, Nikon announced the new Coolpix S800c, a point-and-shoot camera that runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. And just recently, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Camera that is powered by the very latest 4.1 Jelly Bean version. Nikon Coolpix S800c specs: 16MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor 10x optical zoom Built-in [...]
If you’re the type of person who already has enough of those retro-filtered Instagram photos, then join Joe Macirowski in making a change with his new app, Normalize. Also dubbed as the literal anti-Instagram iOS app, Normalize allows you to restore the photos with filters to its original state. And get this: the app does [...]
Yes, you read the title correctly. It’s perfectly okay if you had to re-read it. I know I did when I came across the source of this info! We all love it when we read technology news that makes us drop our jaws in awe. Sometimes it’s a different type of awe though. For example, [...]
One of the cons, if you call it that, of owning a camera is we all have to recharge its batteries for hours. But things may change in the near future as we may be able to charge our camera’s lithium-ion batteries in only minutes. In South Korea, researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of [...]
In addition to the very unique Spider Ring Light that we featured last month, we are going to present yet another DIY ring light project: a 4 feet ring light. The ring light is a product of Philippine-based photographer Laya Gerlock. It’s made from plywood and uses a total of 12 bulbs for the lighting. [...]
Aside from the GPS Bluetooth receiver, another cool DIY device was created by Irish photographer David Hunt: the Camera Pi. The Camera Pi is basically an old battery grip stuffed with a tiny computer, complete with a couple of USB ports, HDMI, General Purpose Input/Output, and a network adapter. For the computer, Hunt used a [...]
Last May, TogTech reviewed the SpiderPro Camera Holster System, which received a 5 star rating from Tyler. And do you know what’s missing? Yes, a lens holster. Fortunately, that’s what Phoenix-based photographer Riley Kimball had in mind when he started the Quikdraw. The Quikdraw — which I bet is inspired by the popular cowboy term — is basically [...]
Thanks to digital cameras and smartphones equipped with quality shooters, taking pictures and posting them on the go has never been this easier. And with accessories like the 3RDi KIT, phoneotographers can say goodbye to low-quality photos and blurry shots. There are many reasons why people take pictures. Some people take photos to document their [...]
There’s just something magical and mystical about retro-looking stuff. Not the actual vintage stuff, but just the ones that look like it, like the Magnetic Mini Retro Camera. Because really, I wouldn’t trade all of the features that the high-tech stuff of today has. Luckily, some creative minds came up with the Paparazzo Light for [...]
First-time parents just can’t seem to get enough of their babies. And it’s understandable. After all, they’ve waited nine long months (or even longer for those who weren’t able to start a family right away!), just to see their little bundle of joy. Every moment is precious, and every moment is special. If you can’t [...]