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Nikon D800 Flaunts the Future of Digital Video

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:31:11 PST

Vintage photographs may be the trend right now, but when it comes to video we want cutting-edge high definition. Announced this week, the Nikon D800 HD-SLR video camera has the professional-grade imaging capabilities of a camera twice its price.

Available in late March for $3,000, the D800 is still an investment piece, but for working photographers and videographers, it makes sure to pack impressive technical specifications within one device. A jaw-dropping 36.3MP CMOS sensor resolution puts the single digit megapixel cameras of the past to shame, and an ISO range of 100–6400 and HD 1080p video capture still images and video in nearly every condition.

Nikon partnered with filmmaker Sandro Miller to create Joy Ride, a five-minute short filmed entirely on the D800. We think the quality is stunning, emphasizing its work in low-light resolution and fast movements, though it's not for the squeamish as it does include a scene of childbirth. Watch what the D800 is capable of after the break.

Dreamy, Eye-Catching Cameras at Every Budget

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:17:17 PDT

Though a camera is used to capture amazing and beautiful images, we can't help but swoon for a camera that's good lookin' on the outside, too. We gathered up a few of our favorites that inspire us to head out and snap the world around us through the tiny lens.

All Kinds of Cameras For Your Photography Needs

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:10:52 PDT

Last week we celebrated Camera Day and offered up lots of different cameras to choose from. From waterproof to toy cameras, check out all the gear goodness you may have missed, and be sure to pack along your camera for today's Fourth of July festivities and submit your pics to our Cool Capture group - your photos could be featured on the GeekSugar homepage!

Would You, Could You Give These Items Up?

Kristen Hawley — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:15:18 PDT

In the spirit of Spring cleaning, a New York Times writer encouraged technological downsizing by outlining some items that could be worth getting rid of and others worth keeping. Multi-use gadgets not only take up less space, they also can end up saving you money!

I agree with some of his get-rid-of-it suggestions (GPS units, for example); others I'm not so sure. What do you think? Click through the slideshow to vote for or against keeping these tech items in your life.

Two Ways to Profess Your Camera Love, Thanks to Modcloth

Kristen Hawley — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:21:24 PDT

Modcloth, purveyors of a wealth of vintage-inspired wares (second only to my love of Urban Outfitters), has two new options for professing your camera love: the Stick With It Magnet Set ($10) and the Sweet Snapshots Air Freshener ($6).

Both feature sweet yellow, vintage, plastic cameras, awesome for their kitsch factor and adorably affordable (the air freshener comes in pink, too!). And both are fun ways to declare your vintage geek.

New Apple Patent Shows Improved iPhone Camera Plans

GeekSugar — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:47:18 PDT

Though the introduction of HDR photos in Apple's just-released iOS 4.1 made it much easier to take beautiful photos, the iPhone's camera - even the iPhone 4's camera with flash - is not a suitable replacement for a point-and-shoot camera. This may change soon, though, as Apple has filed patents for an enhanced camera for use on the iPhone and iPod Touch - and perhaps making its way to other Apple devices, too.

Find out about Apple's newest patent after the break.

Are These Gadgets Real or Fake?

GeekSugar — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:45:51 PDT

In this age of technology, smarties everywhere are inventing things to make our lives easier and more productive. A lot of these inventions either sound too good (or weird) to be true, and sometimes that's just what they are. Can you identify what's real and what's just concept? Take this quiz of our Real or Concept gadgets of the past to find out!

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Hailing from Japan, the Thanko Mailbox Sentry is a device that notifies you when you receive snail mail. A sensor is attached to the inside of your mailbox, and when the box is stuffed with actual mail, it sends a signal to a handset inside your home. If you're waiting for something important, this gadget would certainly cut down the amount of time you spend trudging back and forth to the mailbox, but is it real?

5 Fun and Funky Camera Straps

GeekSugar — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:47:25 PDT

Walking around with your camera can be risky business, which is why camera straps were invented! Not only do they help you juggle your precious camera and whatever else you have in your hands, but they also help to keep you from shattering your expensive equipment if you happen to get a case of the "dropsies."

But you don't have to stick with your standard-issue camera strap. I've found five fun and funky examples for you to check out right here!

How to Turn Your iPhone Into an Awesome Vintage Camera

GeekSugar — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:00:17 PDT

We love a good "how-to" around these parts, and thanks to an astute shutterbug here at Sugar HQ, we were directed to a fun and totally awesome one on Photojojo. Since you're all submitting such amazing photos to our Cool Capture group, I can assume that our GeekSugar Community consists of photo nerds of varying degrees and you'll all be excited to test out this particular tutorial that teaches you how to make your own iPhone skin from an image of your favorite camera. Whether it's an old-fashioned Holga, your new DSLR, or your trusty hot-pink 35mm from the '80s, you can complete these step-by-step instructions with minimal sweat. You're probably using your iPhone to take more pics nowadays anyway, so why not dress it up a little?

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Find out more (including where to point your browsers to get the full instructions) after the break.

5 Lustworthy High Tech Cameras

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:47:52 PDT

There's a new batch of high-tech cameras making their way to the market that I'm already drooling over. Coming with features like 3D and projectors, I'm like a kid in a candy store! Check out a few new cameras that will let you experiment with photography in new ways, and get to know one that will hopefully be coming to a store near you soon in this slideshow!