As smartphones slowly take over the point-and-shoot market, camera makers are doing the only thing they can: making their cameras more like phones. The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera ($TBA) is a perfect example. Powered by Android, the SC1630 features a 3X optical zoom, a 16 megapixel sensor, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, micro SD storage up to 32GB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and — oh yeah — apps. Hello Flickr top camera, goodbye days of not being able to upload photos without the help of a separate device.
The Lens Calling all shutterbugs: Black Design Associates is debuting an innovative new i9 camera that means no longer having to choose between your handheld and Hipstomatic. Plug this not-yet-released camera into your iPhone4 and apply all your favorite photo apps to the photos snapped on your Leica. For more information, visit blackda.com
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![MAME-CAM DX: Thanko’s Micro HD Camera Weighs Just 14g
Japan’s most famous maker of silly gadgets, Tokyo-based Thanko, today announced yet another micro camera, the MAME-CAM DX [JP]. The 8MP device weighs just 14g and can record video “in HD”, namely in 1,280×960 resolution and at 30fps (AVI). JPEGs can be shot with 3,264×2,448 resolution.
Thanko says that owners can also use the device as a voice recorder. All files can be stored on microSD/SDHC cards (32GB max.) and transferred to computers via the camera’s USB 2.0 port.](http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_livjl0ZHE11qz5njko1_500.jpg)
MAME-CAM DX: Thanko’s Micro HD Camera Weighs Just 14g
Japan’s most famous maker of silly gadgets, Tokyo-based Thanko, today announced yet another micro camera, the MAME-CAM DX [JP]. The 8MP device weighs just 14g and can record video “in HD”, namely in 1,280×960 resolution and at 30fps (AVI). JPEGs can be shot with 3,264×2,448 resolution.
Thanko says that owners can also use the device as a voice recorder. All files can be stored on microSD/SDHC cards (32GB max.) and transferred to computers via the camera’s USB 2.0 port.
Pentax: lego-style optio NB1000
NB1000 point and shoot camera has a front panel which is covered in a lego-like piece compatible with nanoblocks (a construction block system similar to lego) from Japan’s Diablock. Different sizes of these blocks can be attached to the face of the camera so that you can personalize it with patterns, mini sculptures. The blocks also have more than just an aesthetic appeal. They can be used to help capture your images - arrangement around the lens can form frames for your pictures.
The Lego Polaroid Camera
(discovered via Ubergizmo)
Say Cheese! *Mr Muffles**
(via Elly Jelly)
