Take Better Photos From Your Smart Phone With Moment Lenses
There's a quote that goes something like, "the best camera to have is the one you have with you." Now I'm not sure if that is the exact quote but the point that I'm getting at is the camera that we have access to the most and is always with us is on our phone. A phone is easy to travel with and with the technology available today, you're able to create some pretty impressive images. With the rise of mobile photography we have see lenses exclusively made for smart phones to increase the quality of the photos we take. Here is where Moment enters the game; promising quality photos with better lenses than what's available, and an easier way to attach them to our phones. Moment lenses are attached using a thin, case-friendly adhesive metal strip for an attachment point that you can use with or without at case. You can learn more about Moment lenses at their website and make sure to visit their Kickstarter campaign page here.
[Via Moment Lens]
Panasonic Releases The Lumix DMC-ZS40 Travel Zoom
When you're on the go a lot or gearing up to travel, a camera is essential so you can capture the memories that you create. Because of this, it's always nice to have an alternative to a heavy DSLR or something with a little more punch than a cell phone camera. Panasonic has introduced the Lumix ZS40 Travel Zoom Camera, which can the solve the problems of carrying a heavy DSLR and produce better quality images than your phone. It has an 18.1 megapixel sensor and is capable of Full HD video recording, as well as giving you full manual control. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, measuring in as the world's smallest 30x optical zoom camera, equipped with a 24-720mm equivalent Leica lens. The Panasonic Lumix ZS40 is a nice option to have for someone who is on the go. You can pre order it here.
[Via Panasonic]
[Video] The DIY Leica Camera Assembly Kit That Never Was
For Leica's 100th anniversary, designer Marcelo Ribeiro under F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi was to create a DIY Leica camera as a gift to Brazilian store customers who had purchased any M camera during the year. This kit is truly DIY giving the lucky owner a taste of what it is like to make a real Leica camera. It would come with an acrylic sheet where you could just punch out pieces and combine it to the body one piece at a time. The kit never made it into production because the costs were too high, but it was a pretty cool idea, and it was unfortunate that Leica couldn't pull it off. Check out the video about the DIY Leica camera that never became a reality.
[Via Leica Rumors]
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Introducing The Lecia X2 Gagosian Edition Camera
Leica and Gagosian Art Gallery have come together to bring you a very limited edition of the Leica X2 camera. The camera itself is identical to the current Lecia X2 as far as functionality goes, except that its paint job is a little different, which features black paint splotches against a white leather grip. Only 100 of the cameras are going to be produced. Since there are only going to be a small quantity made, the price certainly reflects its rarity, coming in at $2,999.00. If you're fan of either Leica or the Gagosian Art Gallery you can head over to the shop to buy one here.
[Via Gagsoian]
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Camera
There was a time when people used film prints and polaroids to share their photos with each other instead of uploading them directly to their favorite social media site. Recently, there has been a growing interest in going back to analog film, and if you're one of those people, you might want to check out the new Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Camera.
It might look like the rest of the new breed of instant cameras, but this one has a lot more features to play around with to explore your creativity. The camera has a lot of modes to choose from, and there's one for every occasion from macro and double exposure modes, a speed mode, and even a party mode, as well as a bulb mode for long exposures when shooting at night. The best part is when you finish taking a shot, it's developed and printed instantly for you to hold.
[Via Uncrate]
[Video] RICOH THETA Brings Spherical Photographs To The Masses
RICOH has created a new camera that takes full spherical photos in just one shot, something that is new to the digital photography world. No more messing around with panoramic shots on your phone, the camera, named THETA, easily takes them with just the push of the shutter button. "The THETA’s ultra-slim twin-lens optical system snaps the view from around, above and below the device to create seamless panoramas." As soon as you take the photo, it is automatically sent to your smartphone or tablet for you to do what you please with it. You can expect to pre-order this starting in October, but until then check out the video and see what this camera is capable of.
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The New Leica C by Audi Design
Some new photos have surfaced of the new Leica C camera that has been designed by luxury car brand Audi Design. The new Leica C is a compact point and shoot camera with the very slick design that Audi Design is known for, and it's an equivalent to the Panasonic Lumix LF1. There is no price set for the camera yet, but you can expect to pay somewhere in the range of $700-800 when it releases. When you purchase the camera, you'll also receive Adobe Photoshop Light Room included with it, which is cool. There's no firm release date, but it's expected to be released sometime in October. For more about the specifications of the new Leica C and photos check them out below.
[Via Phoblographer]
Design by Audi Design
Based on the Panasonic Lumix LF1
12.1MP 1/1.7? sensor
7.1x zoom, Leica DC Vario-Summicron f2.0-5.9/6-42.8mm ASPH. lens (28 – 200mm equivalent)
EVF
WiFi / NFC connectivity
Comes with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
New accessories for the Leica C will be available
Size: 103 × 63 × 28mm
Weight: 195g weight
[Photography] The Impossible Smartphone Printer
If you ever wanted to own a Polaroid camera or just wanted to print your photos from your iPhone, The Impossible Instant Lab is something worth checking out. Paired with an accompanying app, you are able to take your digital iPhone photos and turn them into analog instant photos with a lo-fi look. You simply choose your photo, open up the app, and place your iPhone on the cradle; the image is then exposed on the film, resulting in a printed Polaroid for you. Check out the video below to see how it works and the photos it produces, for more check out The Impossible Project.
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