Leica 0-series camera sells for US$2.7 million
May 13, 2012
A Leica 0-series camera, number 116, manufactured in 1923 as a prototype for the 35mm film market was sold at the WestLicht Photographica Auction in Vienna, Austria, for the record sum of 2,160,000 Euros (US$2,789,796) on May 12, 2012. The fully functional camera was 1 of 25 cameras produced by…
100,000 LED Lights Illuminate a Japanese River
May 13, 2012
Tokyo Hotaru Festival 2012 took place recently, releasing 100,000 blue LED lights to float in the Sumida River. The bulbs rolled along the waves of the river bank, mimicking hotaru (the Japanese word for “fireflies”), for the festival that celebrates the Japanese tradition of watching fireflies float along a watercourse….
Instagram Socialmatic Camera
May 11, 2012
Another original project by Antonio Pedrosa from ADR studio, we “hate” him(in a good way 
he designs amazing concepts, the word concept always shatters your expectations… Antonio heads ADR Studio, his imagination and vision for product design is astonishing, after the impressive apple iCam and iWatch2, he has come…
Leica M Monochrom
May 11, 2012
The legendary Leica M series sees a unique addition to the line today, a camera that brings the line back to its purest form, the Leica M Monochrom. The camera is the world’s first full-frame camera designed from the ground up for 35mm black and white photography. Because it has…
Leica X2
May 11, 2012
Leica improves upon the X1 with their new X2 point-and-shoot. New to the X2 is a APS-C 16 megapixel sensor, improved auto focus, and an optional “Viso-Flex” electronic viewfinder which features a 1.4 megapixel display and the ability to swivel 90 degrees. As for the lens, the camera retains the…
Olympus TG-1 iHS Tough Camera
May 7, 2012
Olympus’s new ruggedized TG-1 iHS Tough Camera ($400) brings more to the table than your average water/dust/impact-proof point-and-shoot. They’ve included a fast f/2.0 lens for quick snaps and better low-light photography, 12MP sensor, and a 3” OLED display. Link…
Megalopolis: Shanghai by Martin Stavars
April 26, 2012
Martin Stavars was born in 1981 in Czestochowa, Poland. He studied economics, computer science and photography, ultimately focusing on the latter. He specializes in black and white cityscapes, landscapes and night photography. He and his camera have visited more than 20 countries, with Asia holding the key spot with the…
Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 Lens
April 24, 2012
This just might be one of the most impressive pieces of glass ever produced. Nikon’s Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 is an “extreme” wide-angle with a viewing angle of 220º that can cover an image area of 24x36mm. Produced in 1972, the rare lens is available at Grays of Westminster for the…
Nikon D3200
April 20, 2012
Nikon’s D3200 might be an entry level DSLR, but look closer and you’ll notice the camera is anything but. Nikon gave the D3200 ($700) a monstrous 24 megapixel sensor in a budget shooter that won’t break the bank. The camera is also compatible with Nikon’s new Wireless adapter ($60) that…
Apolis Transit Issue Camera Straps
April 20, 2012
Apolis jumps on the camera strap trend with their very own styles in vegetable tanned American leather. Available in black or tan, the straps ($98) are cut, dyed, and embossed in Los Angeles, California. Link…
WebbyGram
April 19, 2012
Yay! Finally a way to access your Instagram photos on the web: Brenden Mulligan was tired of waiting for Instagram to build a web view, so he did it himself: Webbygram….
Sport Photography by Rod McLean
April 16, 2012
Rod McLean is an award winning advertising photographer in San Francisco who photographs action, sports, adventure, active lifestyle, and location photography….
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