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Lomography Steps Into the Film Biz With a 35mm Video Camera

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:15:02 PDT

Ready to add a totally new Lomography experience to your photography practice? Now that you've become an expert with the Diana, Holga, and FishEye cameras, go to the next lomo level and create a film using the LomoKinoScope package ($100). The LomoKino uses ordinary 35mm film; a roll of 36 exposures will turn out an analog film of 144 frames.

The trademark lo-fi features include a rotating film crank, basic indicator switch to know when the film is spent, 1m focusing, and optional flash mounting. The LomoKinoScope that accompanies the basic camera lets you view the roll of developed, uncut film. Now forget the rules of digital film making and take the LomoKino out in the wild to craft your own film vignettes. Check out every retro detail of the camera in the gallery.

How Much Is This Twin-Lens 3D Camera?

GeekSugar — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:00:29 PDT

We all know how expensive professional grade cameras can be, but this smaller, more portable Panasonic Twin-Lens number shoots your scenes in 3D fabulousness. Capable of HD 1080p recordings in three dimensions, a 3.2-inch side-mounted LCD screen to peep what you're shooting, and comes in at six pounds. It all sounds great, but can you guess how much it costs?

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The Latest Lego-Themed Gadget: A Stop Action Video Camera

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:27:00 PST

Another day, another cute and functional Lego product from Urban Outfitters. This time, it's a Lego Stop Action Video Camera ($98), capable of both stop action and live action filming. The camera and tripod snap together with Lego bricks, and the camera's buttons feature Lego details.

It also features a 4x digital zoom and 64MB of internal memory with up to two minutes of recording time - just insert an SD card into the card slot to add more memory. It connects to your computer via USB cable and connects directly to the TV, with both cables included. It also comes preloaded with software to edit and make a movie out of your footage.

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5 Must-Have Gadgets For Moms

babysugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:50 PDT

From cell phones to cameras, mommies can hardly get by without their electronics these days. They can save her from getting lost, keeping up with her schedule and maintaining her savvy aura. While they may put a dent in the wallet, there are five wired gadgets that every woman should treat herself to when she welcomes a baby into her world.

10 Video Camera Worthy Moments

babysugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:20 PDT

Video cameras used to be a coveted commodity amongst the elite. Practically priced and small enough to fit in a pocket, almost everyone can have one now. While capturing still moments is important, there are some times in our lives where a moving picture is worth millions of words. See which ones we think are Flip worthy.

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Ellen DeGeneres's Awards Show Must Have: A Video Camera

GeekSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:50:42 PDT

Last night at the Teen Choice Awards in LA, funnywoman Ellen DeGeneres made sure to capture every eventful moment with her pocket-size Flip Mino Camcorder. This isn't the first time we've seen her accept an award while filming the entire experience; back in 2006 at the 32nd Annual People's Choice Awards, she brought along her Sony Handycam. And just in case you were wondering, she won "Choice Twit" for being the favorite Twitterer! You can check out more pics of her with her black Flip below.

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Stars Who Aren't Camera Shy

GeekSugar — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:45:58 PDT

What happens when celebrities who are so used to having the lights and flashes pointed at them turn the cameras on themselves, their fans, or better yet - the paparazzi?! Not too long ago I showcased some celebs having fun with their Flip video cameras, and now it's time to display those with their old school video cameras and point and shoot cams as well. From Tom Brady to Janet Jackson, you'll see them all working their photography and video skills here!

Enter the Sugar and Flip Video Design Contest to Win a Personalized Flip Mino!

Sponsor — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:25:10 PST

Nothing shows your personality quite like home video - don't miss an opportunity to tell your story. Sugar has teamed up with Flip Video to give you a chance to win a new Flip Mino camcorder! All you have to do is design your own Flip Mino on TheFlip.com, send it our way, and let your artistic talent speak for itself!

Here's how:
1. Go to TheFlip.com to get started.

2. Browse the design gallery, upload your own photo, or use the pattern generator to make your Flip camcorder unique and personal.

3. Once you have completed your design, click on the envelope icon at the bottom of the tool and email your design to flipcontest@sugarinc.com. That's it!

The super-portable, super-simple Flip Mino makes it fun to capture and share high-quality video anywhere and everywhere. And thanks to its flip-out USB arm and intuitive built-in software, Flip Mino lets you view, edit, and upload your videos to popular video-sharing sites like YouTube instantly.

Mark your calendars - the contest runs from Dec. 12-26. The top 20 finalists will be showcased in a slideshow on geeksugar on Dec. 29, and then the five grand prize winners will be announced on Dec. 31!

Stay tuned - over the next couple of weeks we'll be showing you camcorders designed by all the Sugar girls to help you get a little inspiration! Now, time to get designing your very own custom Flip Mino! Good luck.

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Vintage Geek Explosion: Mad Men

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:00:08 PDT

You wouldn't think that geeksugar would have much to say about AMC's runaway hit Mad Men, set in the early 1960s - but you'd be totally, utterly wrong.

The retro-era show is actually rife with geekery - vintage geekery that is. Not only is it a rare look into how the times were for health, the sexes, minorities, and business, we also get to see the infiltration of technology into the home and the workplace.

Amazing tech quotes abound, like this over-the-top sexist zinger: "The manufacturer made it so easy a woman could use it." Of course, we'd love to say that sexism in regards to technology manufacturing has gone the way of the black and white TV, but we can't, necessarily.

Besides the women-friendly typewriter, there's the old-school video cameras, the wild concept of the copy machine, the out-of-placeness of a tube television in a single woman's apartment, and one of my favorites, the crazy (and crazy important) sight of the switchboard ladies, connecting the mad ad men with their clientele.

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Gadgets For the Big Day

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:25:48 PDT

Welcome back to Wedding Season on the Sugar Network. Now that I've given you inspiration for creating your own wedding website, provided you with registry tips and imparted my ideas for geeky bachelorette parties it's finally time to plan the big day. Assuming you've found the right videoographer and photographer, the only last minute techie issue you have to tackle is what gadgets you will need on the big day.

If you have hired a professional photo and video team, I suggest you still stock the tables in the reception hall with inexpensive digital cameras or even the new Kodak Disposable Camera, which has recently gotten a makeover and looks like a small digital camera. The Kodak Disposables are inexpensive (seriously, they are $9.99 and available at food and drug stores) so you can purchase a couple dozen without breaking the bank. If you do opt for real digital or film cameras consider making one of the bridal party members the official "camera keeper" and have them pass them out to the dependable, bored looking crowd members. While the professional photos will likely be the ones you'll keep on your mantel for the rest of your life, there's no telling what candid moments your cousin Betty might capture.

For additional ideas for wedding day gadgets, including tips for entertaining the under 21 guests,

If you are inviting a pack of kids to the wedding but don't have specific entertainment planned for them consider setting up a small room or tent with a TV and video game console. Your nephews might get bored of all the Etta James playing, but they'll never forget their cool aunt or uncle who let them play Dance Dance Revolution for three hours straight.

Finally, don't panic about keeping your wedding high tech. You hired a professional photographer for a reason. Just sit back and enjoy your day away from the computer and in the limelight.