Every year, smartphone cameras get better. This means every year, more photos are taken that never get seen on anything but a screen. Fujifilm is attempting to help fix the issue with the Instax Link Wide ($150). It connects via Bluetooth, spitting out 3x5" photos in just seconds. A companion app provides access to added features like editable templates, stickers, and even QR codes that link to sounds, videos, messages, and locations.
Panasonic has over a decade of experience making mirrorless cameras, so it's no surprise that the S1 & S1R are the company's first to use full-frame sensors. The S1 is well-rounded, with advanced video capabilities and a 24MP sensor. The S1R is built for those who need maximum resolution and is based around a 47MP sensor with a 187MP "High Res" sensor-shift mode. Both cameras are fully weather-sealed, with 5.76M-dot, 120Hz OLED electronic viewfinders, 5-axis in-body image stabilization systems, dual-hinged touchscreen LCDs, quick contrast-detect AF systems, and support for both XQD and SD cards. They both use L-mount glass, a Leica-owned system that will include lenses from Panasonic, Sigma, and Leica themselves. It will run you about $2,500 for the S1R about $3,700. Check out more on the camera's on Panasonic's website.
The world of camera's is changing and no longer are the days of the smaller sensors in smaller bodies. Nikon's new Z7 and Z6 cameras ($1,995+) mark the start of a completely new system. The company's first full-frame mirrorless models, they use the new Z mount that's wider than before, letting more light in and packing other tricks like a ring on the lens that can be used to control everything from focus to exposure compensation. They're powered by the Expeed 6 image processor, have fast hybrid AF systems, and offer five-axis in-camera stabilization. The Z7 is more for pure shooters, with a 45.7-megapixel sensor, while the Z6 is more versatile, with a 24.5-megapixel sensor, higher maximum ISO, faster burst, and higher-quality video capture. Both are arriving later this year.
The EverCam is what I would be looking for in a security camera. It takes the headache out of the others in the industry as far as battery life, complex setups, mounting and so on. EverCam was designed from the ground up to offer wireless freedom. The EverCam's 13,400 mAh Li-ion battery is claimed to be good for 365 days per charge, or 3 years in stand-by mode, with Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 allowing the battery to be juiced up in less than 3 hours.
The security camera wirelessly transmits data to the system's HomeBase hub over Wi-Fi, which also rocks a 5,200 mAh battery so that it can continue to operate for up to a week in the event of an outage.
When the EverCam system's motion detectors register movement, the EverCam uses AI-enhanced facial recognition technology to recognize family, friends and regular visitors who pass in front of the 140-degree, F2.2 lens and determine who is a stranger. Two-way audio also allows users to interrogate visitors such as delivery drivers or service people without opening the front door.
The IP66 weatherproof security camera can be strategically positioned using mounts designed to deter would-be pilferers, but if determined thieves do manage to make off with an EverCam, it will "brick itself to prevent it from being hacked or used by someone else."
The hub comes with a 16GB microSD media card (can be optionally expanded up to 128 GB) for storing AES-128 encrypted Full HD recorded footage, including anything captured with the camera's night vision mode. And if home-based storage isn't enough, eufy is offering cloud storage for US$2.99 per month, per camera. Recorded footage can only be accessed using the EverCam iOS/Android/browser app, which makes use of AES-256 security for login.
The EverCam Kickstarter campaign has already exceeds the needed pledges. Pledges currently start at $219 for a camera, hub, entry sensor, magnetic and screw mount, cables and microSD card. And if all goes to plan, expected to ship to backers in September 2018. Watch the video below for more information or check out EverCam Kickstarter.
Are you looking for a home indoor security camera but not wanting to empty out your pockets of cash, then check out the WyzeCam( $19.99). WyzeCam is a new startup that's looking to not break your budget and to get what really matters, a piece of mind. Home security cameras are super popular these days. These little devices connect to your WiFi network and keep an eye on your home, kids or pets, 24/7. The most popular internet-connected models cost upwards of $100 to $300, sometimes that is just too much for some. WyzeCam states "We work relentlessly to cut down costs while maintaining the highest quality standards possible; and we keep our margins low. At the end of the day, that's exactly what our customer's want - quality products at affordable prices."
Here is what the $19.99 camera comes with:
1080p full HD: 2.8mm focal length, 110º wide angle lens, 1/2.7″ CMOS sensor, 8x digital zoom.
Night Vision: F2.0 aperture, IR-CUT filter, and two 850nm infrared LEDs. Night vision range up to 30 feet.
Two-way audio enabled with built-in speaker and microphone.
Motion and sound detection send real-time alerts via push notifications to your phone.
Smart sound recognition: Recognizes the unique sound patterns of smoke alarms and CO monitors to alert you to these specific emergencies.
Free, rolling 14-day cloud storage: A 10-15 second video is automatically recorded whenever motion or sounds are detected. Videos are uploaded securely via end-to-end encryption in the AWS Cloud and are accessible for 14 days with no subscription plans required.
Continuous recording: Supports microSD cards (not included) for continuous recording.
Time lapse: Creates custom time-lapse videos and saves them to a microSD card (not included).
Unique, flexible design: The innovative 3-axis design allows the camera to point in any direction. The magnetic mounting system with included adhesive tape and metal plate make it possible to mount anywhere - no screws required.
I'm sure that we all have photo's laying around in a box or a photo album sitting on a shelf somewhere. Instead of buying a scanner to digitize them, use the highly capable camera in your phone and the PhotoScan app from Google. It uses specialized algorithms to detect edges, correct perspective, rotate as needed, and stitch multiple exposures together to get rid of glare. It also integrates seamlessly with Google Photos, and as with nearly all software from Mountain View, it's completely free. So go get your scan on and try it today!
The Samsung Gear 360 is sporting an eyeball-like design and a camera on either side, kind of like the old school webcams but with 2 camera's. The Samsung Gear 360 VR Camera ($TBA) makes capturing 360-degree footage and images a breeze. It connects to the S7 and S7 Edge over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting them serve as both viewfinders and editors, the latter necessary to make anything out of what it captures. And it captures a lot due to the 15 megapixel sensors with f/2.0 lenses that provide 195-degree fields of view, giving the stitching algorithm 15 degrees of overlap to play with. The result is 3840 x 1920 video and 30 megapixel stills that look solid on your phone, in a browser, or, ideally, inside a VR headset. Check out Samsung's site for more details.
Looking to take some professional looking night sky pictures, then this camera is for you. The Tiny1 Astronomy Camera (TBA) pairs a sensor that's extremely good in low-light with advanced image processing to create striking images of stars, whole constellations, and planets in far less time than a traditional DSLR. It can also take time-lapse videos in 2.5K resolution, and if you're not sure what to shoot, it can show you up-to-date star charts right in live preview mode. The Tiny1 is currently in development and will be available for crowdfunding at the end of the year.
The new Leica T Camera($3600+) has a huge 3.7-inch touchscreen, which sports a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor and a brand new "T" mount for lenses. It has Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity. It shoots 1920 x 1080 video at 30 fps.
This printer works with iOS and Android devices and makes 3″ x 4″ photographs. The LifePrint is a WiFi and Bluetooth photo printer for your phone, which allows anyone with either a WiFi or 3G and up connection to snap a photo, and then beam it through the LifePrint App to the device itself, which pops out a hard copy at home. Even if home is 10,000 miles away. In about 60 seconds, the printer can receive and output any photo taken from anywhere in the world. Watch the video below, for its price, pledge at least $99 on Kickstarter.
Memoto is a tiny camera with GPS that you clip on and wear. It's an entirely new kind of automatic digital camera. This camera automatically takes photos as you go. The camera has no buttons at all and as long as you wear the camera, it constantly takes pictures. The camera's batteries stay charged for about 2 days of use before you need to recharge it. When you recharge your Memoto it automatically uploads your photos to the Meoto's server. Check out more on this product and help support their Kickstarter project.
The Impossible Project has launched the Impossible Instant Lab on Kickstarter. It transforms any digital image via an iPhone into an instant photo that is exposed by using the light from the display, then it's processed and developed by chemicals. This device makes an image that can be view without the use of a phone anymore.
Pretty neat huh? Would you get one of these to turn your images from digital back to analog?
I'm a big fan of Instagram and am finally glad that the Android phone got this app, but what if I didn't need an app to use Instagram? The Instagram Socialmatic Camera concept by ADR Studio is just what the doctor called for. The ADR Studio has imagined the Instagram icon becoming a real life digital instant film camera. The camera is packed with 16GB of storage, built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 4:3 Touchscreen, Optical zoom, and even an internal printer to help bring your photos to life with ease. Although it is just a concept idea if it were to become a reality look to pay some big bucks for this bad boy.
Features:
- 16 GB mass storage;
- Wifi and Bluetooth;
- 4:3 touchscreen;
- 2 main lens, first for main capture, second for 3D filters, webcam applications and QR Code capturing;
- Optical zoom;
- Led Flash;
- Internal printer to make your Instagram photos real;
- Paper cartridge with Instagram Paper Sheets;
- Dedicated 4 colors ink tanks;
- InstaOs 1.0, which put together Facebook and Instagram App feature;
I haven't done a camera post in a while and this Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worthy. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III ($3,500) is an all new 22.3 megapixel full-frame sensor that delivers amazing images up to ISO 102,400, and it's augmented by the new DIGIC 5+ processor that does 6 fps shooting and a 61-point AF system. It also now comes with 1080p video recording, a built-in HDR mode and a beautiful magnesium alloy body with a stainless steel mount. This camera will not only make you look like a pimp but it will make your pictures also look like a pimp.
A classic has been brought back and that is the Polaroid SX-70. It was the very first folding SLR and the first camera to take integral instant film, only made up until 1977. This limited edition Polaroid SX-70 isn't a modern remake of the classic, it is the classic, restored so it works just as well as it did back in the early 70's.
In being that it's a classic and it's a limited edition be prepared to pay $300 bucks for this baby. Currently, the site Photojojo is already out of stock but it looks like they will be shipping more in mid October. In the mean time you can just use Instragram, but its got nothing on this camera.
Let me introduce to you the Pentax Q-Black , the world's smallest and lightest digital camera with interchangeable lenses. It's only 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 with a 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor, capable of producing 12-bit DNG RAW and JPG images. You can even choose from a variety of specialty lenses which include prime, zoom and fisheye lenses... Some of the other features include HDR Capture, 1080p HD Videos, Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction, 3 inch LCD monitor, 5 FPS, Bokeh control filter and smart effects. Did I mention it could fit on your key chain as well.
