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The World’s Most Expensive Camera

Posted by Alice Truong Mon May 14, 2012 01:48 PM ET | 0

We’ve written plenty about expensive Leica cameras, but this one takes the cake. At the WestLicht Photgraphica auction in Vienna, a Leica 0-Series was sold for a record-breaking amount. The bid began at 300,000 euros and was expected to ... Read more

Would You Pay $8,000 for a Camera that Shoots Only in Black and White?

Posted by Alice Truong Mon May 14, 2012 01:33 PM ET | 0

Black-and-white photos have a certain nostalgia to them. But are people willing to shell out eight grand for a monochrome camera? Leica’s betting they will. The M-Monochrom is a full-frame digital camera that doesn’t use a color filter,... Read more

Instagram Camera Concept Prints Like a Polaroid (Photos)

Posted by Alice Truong Thu May 10, 2012 12:38 PM ET | 0

What would Instagram look like if it were a real camera? How about the Sociolmatic? The concept came about from the team at ADR Studio, who pondered this: Since Facebook has bought Instagram for nearly a billion dollars in ... Read more

IKEA Debuts World’s Cheapest Digital Camera Made of Cardboard (Photos)

Posted by Alice Truong Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:17 AM ET | 0

It’s official. IKEA has unveiled the world’s cheapest digital camera, and it’s made of cardboard. But you won’t be able to buy them. KNÄPPA, the eco-friendly lo-fi device, will instead be given away to customers in select... Read more

Pocket Digi Cam Rugged Enough to Record Your Adventures on Sea, Land or Air

Posted by Eric Rogell Wed Apr 25, 2012 01:55 PM ET | 0

I gave up my pocket video camera a while ago in favor of the one in my smartphone. Why carry two when one will do? And do nicely. But when you want to capture a run down the rapids ... Read more

A Peek Inside LEGO Architecture (Photos)

Posted by Alice Truong Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:34 AM ET | 0

Many people are familiar with using tilt-shift lenses to make people and objects look miniature, but one photographer has taken the opposite approach: use the effect to make small rooms appear life size. Brazilian photographer Valentino Fiadini shot... Read more

Coming Soon to an IKEA Near You: Digital Cameras Made of Cardboard

Posted by Alice Truong Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:08 AM ET | 0

Watch out, Canon. IKEA’s entering the camera market. As part of its press kits for Milan’s Salone design show, Ikea distributed digital cameras made of cardboard to reporters. Lo-fi but functional, the cameras use two AA batteries and an... Read more

Garbage Men Make Giant Pinhole Cameras From Dumpsters

Posted by Derek Markham Thu Apr 19, 2012 02:24 PM ET | 0

When people have access to large portable containers, such as dumpsters, and the freedom to move them just about anywhere you like, as garbage men do, sooner or later they’ll come up with a genius of an idea. Like ... Read more

Turn Your Favorite Photos into Text-O-Graphs

Posted by Derek Markham Fri Apr 6, 2012 02:37 PM ET | 0

If you’re looking for a truly unique gift for that special someone, consider taking that favorite photo of theirs and combining it with some memorable text to create a Text-o-Graph. No, we’re not talking about turning your loved ones ... Read more

Build Your Own Twin Lens Reflex Camera for Awesomely Analog Photos

Posted by Derek Markham Mon Apr 2, 2012 11:40 AM ET | 0

If the popularity of apps such as Instagram and PicPlz and Pixlr-o-matic are any indication, recreating the features of analog photos with digital devices is all the rage right now. They’re quick and easy to use, and the results ... Read more

Spring Gear Guide: Best Camera Backpacks

Posted Fri Mar 30, 2012 04:15 PM ET | 0

Photographers love their gear, and they're constantly looking for the perfect camera backpack to protecting some precious cargo. We present seven camera backpacks that meet the ever-changing lifestyles of photographers. Read more

Limited-edition Leica Camera Selling for $31,000

Posted by Alice Truong Fri Mar 23, 2012 03:49 PM ET | 0

Fifty limited-edition white M9-P Leica cameras will sell for 2.62 million yen, or US$31,600, PopPhoto.com reports. With that kind of money, you could pay for a year’s worth of tuition. The standard M9-P was already a pricey camera. The ... Read more