Camera

Stolen Mac helps nab burglary suspects

A remote-desktop access feature found in some Macintoshes is being credited with leading police to two suspects in the burglary of an apartment in New York.

In addition to flat-screen TVs, iPods, and DVDs, the thieves made off with two laptops, one of which belonged to Kait Duplaga, an Apple store employee, according to a report in The New York Times on Saturday.

While police in White Plains, N.Y., were coming up empty with their investigation, Duplaga learned that her computer was being used on the Internet, and she turned on the Back to My Mac feature installed on … Read more

Indecent Exposure 4: Inadvertent exclusions

We reminisce about the ones that got away--photographs, that is--and chat about the Four Thirds standard.

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EPISODE 4

MTI Micro plans fuel cells for digicams

MTI MicroFuel Cells is hoping to use its portable fuel cells in digital cameras.

The company, a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology, announced Wednesday that it is already working with a Japanese optics manufacturer to adapt its integrated Mobion fuel cell technology for digital cameras.

Fuel cells are being explored as potential power sources for everything from data centers to SUVs. Over the years, MTI Micro has designed products for the industrial and military markets, but as of late, the company has been making a big push on the consumer electronics side, with the hope of replacing lithium ion batteries with … Read more

Leave the tripod at home

Typically, when you can place your camera on a flat plane to take a shot, you probably can't angle your camera very easily. Here's where the Stand Pouch comes in handy.

The Stand Pouch is essentially a camera case with a tripod connector built into the front panel. But the connector can be tilted to different angles like a three-legged stand.

According to the demonstration video on its Web site, you just have to flip the connector out and screw it into the camera's base. Instant tripod.

(Source: Crave Asia)

Tri-lens stereo camera goes on the market

It's amazing what the factories in China can churn out, whether it be digicam knockoffs or iPhone clones. We reported on an earlier version some time back, but now Chinese maker 3DWorld has released specs and pricing for this new medium format camera coupled with three lenses on the front.

Although it may look like something out of Star Trek, the 120 Tri-lens Stereo Camera is really using an old technology. It is not a digital camera (although on its Web site it mentions "high resolution") and accepts only 120mm format film. The two lenses at the … Read more

Indecent Exposure 3: Inconveniently expelled

We bring on the thrills of macro photography, the chills of post-September 11 street photography, and thankfully, have no spills.

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EPISODE 3

Camera-less Nokia E51 now available

We wrote about the non-camera version of the Nokia E51 back in February, and apparently the handset is available now through MobileOne in Singapore and possibly other areas.

The camera-less model is cheaper than the original E51, either as a standalone product or purchased with a carrier plan.

We are still waiting to hear from Nokia the regional availability of this E51 and will update when we know.

(Source: Crave Asia)

Shoulders-on with Kata's camera rucksack

Cravers are both stylish and practical, like a technology-loving hybrid of Agyness Deyn and Ray Mears. Similarly, Kata's stylish GDC range of rucksacks is also very practical for carrying about your digital camera or camcorder, with room for lenses, accessories and Jaffa Cakes. The R-101 is the smallest in the range, so is the most appealing to the enthusiast who may have a spare lens or two, a back-up compact, and other bits and bobs to go alongside their medium-format SLR.

The main compartment of the bag is divided into sections for each of your accessories. The clever bit … Read more

The panoramic assistant

If you've ever tried to take a panoramic shot with a regular camera, chances are it didn't turn out great. The level of suckiness will increase proportionally with the number of shots you are trying to stitch together.

Some cameras try to help you out with guiding lines in their viewfinder, or provide you with stitching software on your desktop computer. But now there's an alternative hardware solution called the Panamatic.

This tripod attachment helps you stably move your camera horizontally. The wheel clicks at fixed intervals, telling you when to take a shot, of up to … Read more