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Oscar Worthy Gadgets: Cameras in Blood Diamond
In Blood Diamond Academy Award-winner Jennifer Connelly plays Maddy Bowen, an American journalist who gets caught up in the story of two men, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou, in search of a rare pink diamond. The film is set in 1990's Sierra Leone and filled with civil war and conflict, which Connelly's character captures on a fancy Leica camera.
According to camera fans, Connelly's character uses an M6 Classic and a 35mm Summicron.
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How to Buy an Engagement Ring Online
Online shopping can be daunting, especially if the item in question is something you want to ensure the authenticity of, like a Wii, a designer handbag, and yes. . .
Eco-fy Your Wedding!
In honor of Earth Day (and wedding planning week here on the Sugar Network) I thought it would be a grand idea to serve you up some easy and simple ways to make your wedding just a bit more earth friendly from a geek's perspective. These days, getting down with protecting Mother Earth can be simple.
From your wedding shower, to the big event and to all the details in between - from flower and utensil selection to reducing your meal's carbon footprint by choosing local food and beverages - little changes like this can certainly help our planet and our pocketbooks!
Tiffany & Co.'s Gold and Diamond Camera Charm Bracelet
I'm not typically the kind of girl who is drawn to Tiffany & Co., but when they make such a geeky item, it's an obvious play for my affections!
This Camera Charm Bracelet is 18-carat gold with a little diamond for the lens — that actually rotates. Way too rich for my blood though — $1,500 for the charm alone, and another $1,500 for the chain.
Leica Mini Digital Camera
The Leica Mini Digital Camera is perfect for all of us who drooled over Jennifer Connelly's fancy Leica camera in last year's Blood Diamond or the uber chic Leica M8 Scarlett Johansson used on the set of a Woody Allen project.
As you can see from the picture, the mini camera looks just like the real thing, but instead of costing at least $4,795 on Amazon, this one costs a mere $225. And yes, it works.
Lindsay Lohan Plays With A Pink Leica Digicam
Lindsay Lohan couldn't resist having some one-on-one time with a pink Leica digital camera at the flagship Charlotte Ronson store in Tokyo on Friday. She must have borrowed it from a friend, as this trendy pink cam isn't available in the US just yet. Want something similar?
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