Released in 1975, the world's first digital camera, by Kodak, actually recorded images onto cassette tapes -- each image took 23-seconds to record. Click here to see an image of the viewing device.
The next step in this cumbersome process was hooking up that cassette player to this clunky computer that would somehow play the pic back onto a television set. Looks like Kodak has learned a lot about ease of use.
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Aside from being priced at just $999, the 6.0-megapixel Casio EX-F1 is capable of shooting 1200fps video. Continue reading for a demonstration.
For starters, it has a not-too-shabby 12x optical zoom, a 6 megapixel sensor (2816 x 1872), and a dual integrated flash system that uses LEDs for high-speed light
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If you've always wondered how camera lenses were made, then check out this interesting "How it's Made" segment. Video after the break.
There aren't any explosions, but it is definitely cool and educational. Two words that are not normally used in the same sentence
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Just generate some kinetic energy by twirling it, and this Flying Stick Camera "automatically takes pictures at set intervals." Click here for first picture in gallery.
The title should be enough to explain what this is. In case it isn’t, it’s a flying stick with a camera! Rub it between your palms to get some kinetic energy stored up
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The Nonobject Behind the Scenes Camera sports "lenses and displays on both sides for simultaneously recording what you're aiming at, and what you're not." Video after the break.
Why? The stuff you shoot is what you remember, what you control, what you expect. What turns up within the other lens is unknown, unexpected, outside of your control
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Unlike other digital cameras, this Sony concept allows users to take 360-degree panoramic photos by just spinning the device like a top. No word yet on if this camera will go into production. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The next time you wanna capture a good panoramic picture of your vacation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, put down that tripod and expensive digital camera. Use the Panoramic Digital Camera instead. Everything saves to a memory card and yes it'll do video too
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