Weekend DIY: Scarf Camera Strap


Updated 02/04/12 6:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photojojo Scarf Camera Strap DIY

No need to scour the Internet for the perfect sturdy, cool camera strap to take on your travels; just peek inside your closet. This camera strap DIY by Photojojo calls simply for a silk scarf or piece of cut silk fabric, sturdy key rings, and some basic sewing skills. Silk is an incredibly sturdy fabric, which makes it an ideal candidate to keep a precious DSLR safe. Silk rope is actually Read more

5 Beautiful Camera Straps For Smart Accessorizing


Updated 06/29/11 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Camera Accessories

With all the talk about cameras today, we didn't want to neglect the other side of camera ownership: the accessories. Though your camera surely came with its own wrist or neck strap, kick things up a notch by bringing home one of these beautiful camera straps that will make you want to wear your camera everywhere. And that's a good thing, especially since practice makes perfect! Read more

Sony's Party-Shot Dock Plays Photographer For You


Updated 08/10/09 10:37 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Sony's Party-Shot Camera Dock Takes Photos So You Don't Have To

As much as I love playing photographer at a good soiree, I feel like I end up missing some good moments with a camera in front of my face. So imagine my curiosity when I learned about the Sony Party-shot camera dock. It literally takes the photos for you. Skeptical? I was too . . . at first. Until I learned how. I've used a digital camera that incorporates face and smile detection technology, so Read more

Practical and Stylish Camera Cases


Updated 05/15/09 3:32 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Practical and Stylish Camera Cases

My Canon camera has been playing tricks on me lately, and I'm starting to realize why — the poor thing is being banged up and thrown around in my bottomless bag! I will admit, it's kept in an old makeup bag, but that little zip up number doesn't provide any protection whatsoever. I finally decided it's time to find a camera case that's actually designed for a camera — lightbulb moment Read more

Buckle Up For (Camera) Safety


Updated 08/23/09 4:41 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Eco-Friendly Repurposed Seat Belt Camera Straps Keep Your Camera Safe

Buckling up can save your life, so why not use the same device to carry around your precious camera? Made from real car safety belts from wreckage yard vehicles, these repurposed Seat Belt Camera Straps ($20) are a very eco-friendly way to tote your DSLR, Lomo, or whatever kind of camera you have in your photographic arsenal. I love, love, love the blue strap and am thinking of getting one Read more

White Balance Lens Cap Simplifies Your Camera Settings


Updated 12/20/08 6:48 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

White Balance Lens Cap Simplifies Your Camera Settings

Forgetting to set your white balance can be huge bummer, especially if you've just captured a once-in-a-lifetime shot. With the White Balance Lens Cap ($45-65, depending on filter size), you don't have to worry about forgetting to adjust your settings before snapping away. That's because it's already your lens cap (bonus: it's nothing more you need to remember to carry with you), and all you Read more

The Kata Bag Perfectly Carries Your Camera and Laptop


Updated 09/20/11 3:21 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

The Kata Bag Perfectly Carries Your Camera and Laptop

For business, you know I'm all about classy and fabulous laptop bags, but for weekend pleasure, I need something that is easy to carry, protects the goods inside, and has somewhat of a cute exterior. A part of the Kata Digital Photo Series (DPS) Color Collection, these DR-467 backpacks feature everything you could ever want in a "gadget friendly" backpack — an ergonomic design, superior Read more

Gobee Bags: Gorgeous, Practical, Not Only For Professionals


Updated 05/27/08 9:03 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Lauren Hillary's Chic Camera Bags Are Made of Leather and Suede

Photographer Lauren Hillary not only knows how to masterfully integrate flat screens into decor, she also has a brand-new line of camera bags called Gobee Bags. As a professional photographer, Hillary (and partner Sara France) was dissatisfied by the lack of chic options for carrying around her equipment, and created these gorgeous bags — the Hip Clutch and the Card Holster. Crafted out of Read more

Folding FOZI Tripod: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 01/08/08 9:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 18 comments

Folding FOZI Tripod: Love It or Leave It?

Why lug around a heavy tripod for your camera when you can use the ultraportable FOZI tripod by Timetable? Featured on Wired, the FOZI consists of three plastic cutouts that connect together to form a steady support for most compact cameras. Use this tripod to hold your camera at four different angles and easily stow it in your purse when it's not in use. Available in pink, red, blue, black, Read more

Kodak to Offer Fashion Accessories for Its Cameras


Updated 01/26/08 3:24 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 15 comments

Kodak to Offer Fashion Accessories for Its Cameras

If you like dressing up your gadgets like me, you'll be happy to know that Kodak will soon be expanding its product line by introducing beaded wrist straps and bags for its camera. As mentioned on Crave, the straps and bags are said to come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Each bag includes a handy compartment that will snugly fit a camera and has slide-in holders for SD cards. Larger Read more