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The LOMO Colorsplash Camera

GeekSugar — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:00:57 -0700

Most of you loved the Lomolitos Colored Cameras, so I figured I'd share this updated version with not one, but a whopping thirteen colored filters! Featured on GeekAlerts, the Lomography Colorsplash 35MM Camera uses tinted flash filters and long exposure settings to create dreamy-streaked retro style images that are rich in color! For $50 you will get the camera, a battery, film, poster, extra color filters, and a skin camera bag. Although the possibilities are endless with digital cameras, I truly appreciate the simplicity of point-and-click cameras-especially when they are as fun as this one. Want to see some more unique cams by Lomo? Check out the Eight Lens and the Fisheye Lens Camera.

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Lomography Camera With Fisheye Lens

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 May 2007 03:14:06 -0700

Whenever I try to take a picture of my parents' dog, he comes right up to the camera to sniff the lens, which gives him a magnified nose in the picture. I find it to be utterly endearing, so when I saw the Lomography Fisheye 35mm camera, which intentionally creates "fisheye" effect I was sold. This camera has a 170 degree view and compacts everything around you into a circular, distorted image. If you have a look at the picture samples after the jump, you'll see what I mean. The colored ones are hilarious while the black and white are really artsy and creative. Each camera uses old school 35mm film and comes with a built-in electronic flash. Price is $35. To see more pics, including sample shots, read more

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Do You Use A Digital or Film Camera?

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:05:49 -0700

When I came across this older (as in 2002) picture of Donatella Versace, Madonna, and Gwyneth Paltrow having some fun with Gwyneth's 35mm film camera, it brought me back to the days when I religiously carried my huge film cam to every party and function. Now with digital cameras we have the freedom to take all the shots we want, view them, and delete the ones we don't like on the spot. I'm curious to know how many of you still use 35mm film cameras (hey, I'm not giving mine away any time soon)! And how many of you have completely switched over to the digital. Better yet, you might use a really expensive manual camera packed full of amazing features and functions! Either or, let me know below! Image Source

Slim Devil Camera For the Wide-Angle Lens/Film Lover in You

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:35:00 -0700

Slim is the hot new product descriptor, it seems. The Slim Devil Camera ($30) from Fred Flare is a lightweight 35 mm film camera for your camera collection.

Even though it's called "slim devil," it's got a "super fat" (i.e. wide-angle) lens. The cute little guy comes in black as well as "yellow peace" and "pink dress."

Do you have a film camera in your repertoire still, or are you all-digital now?

BlackBird Fly Cameras: Who Needs Digital?

GeekSugar — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:47:43 -0700

It's hard not to be enamored with these Japanese BlackBird Fly Cameras.

If it's not their vintage functionality - they're 35 mm twin-lens reflex cameras - it's their range of vibrant, pretty colors, which include teal, white, red, black, and orange.

They're $130 each, which is a pretty penny, but I am always itching to add to my photography arsenal.

What else is cool about them? If that's not a Beatles allusion, I will eat my iPod.

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Colorful, Quirky Novelty Cameras Under $100

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:15:22 -0800

I've been seeing a ton of novelty cameras lately. From 35mm models to funky digital cameras - and even one that meows - these cute cameras are both fun and inexpensive.

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The Mike Perry Edition Fisheye Camera

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:43:44 -0700

If you've never experimented with a fisheye lens before, basically it's that distorted circular image you would see, say if you looked out of a peephole in a hotel and someone on the other side was peering in. DSLRs can do some fancy things, but do they have a 170-degree view that makes everything look artistically altered?

I've showcased many fun fisheye cameras on GeekSugar before, but now that NY artist Mike Perry has designed one exclusively for Urban Outfitters in hot pink, neon green, and yellow, I just had to share it with you.

A fun way to spruce up your photos, this 35mm plastic camera can be yours for $58.

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How Much Are You Willing to Spend on a Gadget?

GeekSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:43:42 -0700

I gotta give it to Leica, they sure know how to make drool-worthy cameras! The Leica M9 was revealed this week, and not only does this bad boy shoot full 35MM quality in high-resolution digital format, but it's got intuitive controls, and comes with a license for Adobe Lightroom so you can snap and edit right out of the box. Plus, it's small and compact so you can take it anywhere, and don't even get me started on the picture quality. The catch? This camera will set you back over $8,000. Yes, that's an eight with three zeros.

I've been known to splurge on a gadget that I really want a time or two (or three or four), but spending nearly 10 grand on a digital camera (that's marketed as a "prosumer" by the way) seems a little much for my novice pocket. How much are you willing to throw down for the gadget of your dreams?

SuperHeadz Golden-Half Camera Is Blue All Over

GeekSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:00:38 -0700

Look out, it's another novelty camera, and this time, it's in a seriously awesome color - blue. The 35mm SuperHeadz Golden Half Camera $64 was designed by Chelsea Maika, coauthor and photographer of Life as a Golden Half.

The "golden half" theme is carried on by the photos this camera takes - each photo is two vertical images positioned side by side.

Do You Ever Experiment With Funky Fun Cameras?

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 May 2007 15:07:13 -0700

Lately I've been seeing quite the array of unique manual cameras. Remember the colored Lomolitos cameras and the hilarious fisheye lens camera? And check out this one below - the Lomo Oktomat 35mm camera with eight built-in lenses. By taking one shot, this camera will produce eight sequential images on a single 35mm negative. Usually I just take pictures with my digital cam and play around with photoshop for cool effects, but I'm curious to know if you ever use any artsy cameras like these ones? Leave your comments below!