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Fujifilm FinePix X100 vintage-style digital camera launches

Posted on 20th September 2010 | Leave a comment

Vintage seems to be 'in' when it comes to high-end digital cameras right now, with this Fujifilm FinePix X100 promising stiff competition for the Olympus E-P1 and E-P2, not to mention the entire Leica range.

It just might have the looks to match the Leica M9 rangefinder and technically…well, it certainly impresses. Designed for the serious snapper, it packs a 12-megapixel APS-C DSLR sensor, a hybrid viewfinder (mix of optical and electronic), a 2.8-inch LCD screen, continuous shooting at 5fps and the option to shoot HD (720p) video.

Sold with a 23mm F/2 lens as standard, it should be available from early 2011. No price as yet, but we don't expect it to be cheap.

Fujifilm website

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Retro-styled Pentax Optio H90 digital camera now heavily discounted at Comet

Posted on 5th August 2010 | Leave a comment

Cheers to Riz for flagging up this little bargain – the Pentax Optio H90 camera we featured at the start of the year is now much discounted in the Comet sale – making it a tempting little deal.

Unfortunately, it's the black and silver one above, not the really eye-catching orange and silver version that also launched back then. Oh well, you can't have everything. But we still love the Braun-like looks of this Dieter Rams-inspired design and the fact that those throwback looks are matched by a set og high-end features – 12.1-megapixel sensor, 5x wide angle optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD, 720p HD video recording, face detection, smile capture, blink detection, shake reduction and plenty of auto settings.

It was originally on sale for £150, but now you can bag one for £79.99. Like we said, a little bargain.

Find out more at the Comet website

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eBay watch: 1970s Braun Nizo 148 XL Super 8 film camera

Posted on 3rd August 2010 | Leave a comment

If you like the idea of getting into Super 8 movie making (and there plenty of resources out there to help), you might want to check out this gem on eBay – a Braun Nizo 148 XL Super 8 film camera.

The work of German Bauhaus designer R. Oberheim back in 1974, it comes with its original Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 1,8/8-48 mm zoom-lens and a original black Braun bag to carry it. You'll have to find your own film, but that shouldn't be hard.

It's described as being in 'used but good' condition, with normal signs of wear, fine scratches and some loss in the lettering. But it is fully working, which is the important part. It's also very cheap right now – just £1.26. See the site for lots more images.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Bags, Homeware

Vintage Camera Drawings Tote and Cushions

Posted on 29th July 2010 | Leave a comment

Christine Berrie is a freelance illustrator based in Glasgow whose work has appeared in various publications. Now some of her designs, including the Vintage Camera Drawings, have been recreated on tote bags and cushions.

The design features a selection of her vintage camera drawings, taken from her piece 28 Camera Drawings, which was selected for inclusion in the very first Creative Review Illustration Annual. For vintage camera enthusiasts, you can spend some time naming the cameras and wondering jealously if the artist actually owns all of these herself.

The tote bag costs just over 19 Euros, whilst square cushion covers are available in three sizes (40cm, 50cm or 60cm) priced between 20 and 25 Euros. The Vintage Camera products are available to buy from Envelop.

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Lomography introduces the Spinner 360 – 35mm panoramic camera

Posted on 9th June 2010 | Leave a comment

It’s still a retro-style film camera, but the Spinner 360 from Lomography really does offer something different from the previous range of vintage-style snappers.

It’s the first infinite shot, 35mm panoramic camera from Lomography, giving you the option of shooting 360-degree images. How? Well in practical terms, just pull the trigger cord, which set loose the camera on its axis, able to produce up to eight panoramic shots on a 36 exposure film. No batteries either, just a rubber band drive and manual controls to grab the shots.

The camera offers 10 shooting styles (including a rollercoaster effect for wave-like images) and comes with everything you need to get you creating 360 shots. What we don’t know as yet is the price as it hasn’t been officially put on sale as yet. But with the word ‘affordable’ being thrown about and the lack of any high-end tech within, it’s unlikely to cost a bundle.

Lomography website

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Retro-styled Olympus E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera gets a new silver finish

Posted on 10th May 2010 | Leave a comment

The original Olympus E-P1 was a retro gem, while its follow-up was more of the same, but with that all-black colourway, didn't quite have the same retro value. Well, that's been put right with the launch of the silver Olympus E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera.

As you can see, retro is back to the fore, while the camera itself is no different to the second generation model, except it comes in a little cheaper. So you get that Micro Four Thirds technology (all the functionality of a digital SLR, but none of the bulk), along with an optional electronic viewfinder and external microphones, a couple of art filters, an i-Enhance function to improve your finished snaps and the ability to record 7 minutes of AVI format movies in 30fps at HD (1280x720p) resolution.

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