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stevewoz: It would be surprising to have a camera without video, and video implies a microphone. VoIP anyone? more »
RoboBagins: And damn, just as I've apparently convinced myself to get the Touch, rumors of next one come. Time to stuff that money back into the bank. more »
Kaiser-Machead: It's also going to have pictures of Jobs' genitals. Just a little FYI to help with your buying decision. more »
dagamer34: Update in Feb. You heard it here first. more »
Seiven: WTF? that is kinda cool, but really...WTF? more »
ripfire: Whew! At least they didn't base it on the Mayan calendar. more »
nutbastard: "The 17th is the start of a new "works correctly" cycle, so the devices will be fine for a while. A permanent fix is in the works." so... intrauterin... more »
32ndnote: So if they don't fix it with the December 11th update, let's just hope your 5MP camera-phone isn't what you plan on documenting the Christmas and new ... more »
nutbastard: "That is, it'll work for 24.5 days, then have poor performance for 24.5 days, then work again." i've had cars like that. more »
Tyrunn: That's almost as awesome as the G1 bug, wherin typing 'reboot' in a text message would do exactly that! See, Android is so much more fun than Apple! more »

#rumor

Here We Go Again: Camera Equipped iPod Touch This Spring?
Just when you thought you could forget about the elusive bugger, rumors about an iPod Touch with a built-in camera start up again. The latest report points to a Spring 2010 refresh that will finally include a video camera. More »
#fixes

The Real Reason the Droid's Camera Fixed Itself
When the Droid was shipped, it was plagued with a lousy autofocus bug. But then, it magically seemed to fix itself. Did Verizon secretly update all the phones from afar? Nope. The explanation is much weirder than that. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
AT&T's 3G Network Sees 2,000% Increase Since iPhone 3G Release...Droid Camera Fixed, Without Explanation?...Genius Bar App Won't Help if Your iPhone Is Broken...Samsung Beats out Vizio for Top LCD Seller... More »
#addon

DSi Studio Kit Can Start Your Kid On a Path of Photography and Drugs Early
The DSi's camera is probably the lowest-quality camera device you can buy today that can still counts as a camera. But, it's still a camera, and your kids might enjoy making their photos slightly more interesting than the default shots. More »
#cameras

GoPro Hero HD Camera Review
The GoPro Hero is my favorite sports cam. Cheap, impossibly rugged, with endless mounts for cars, bikes, helmets, chests, surf and snowboards. The new HD version does HD, 60FPS and recharges. I love it even more now. More »
#flip

Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory
The newest Flip MinoHD was just announced, and it's a lot like the first-gen, but with upgrades all around. You've got double the memory, a much sleeker aluminum design, bigger screen and HDMI port. Sweet! More »
#digitalcameras

This Digital Camera Prints Photos Using Holes
This is the Punch Camera by designer Matty Martin, which was featured at the Intel University Design Expo. And I want it. Instead of using ink, it actually punches images on blank paper. And that's just the beginning of it. More »
#guides

How to Trick Your Cameraphone Into Taking Non-Crappy Shots
Today's Lifehacker Top Ten list shows a half-score ways to get the most out of that most humble of lenses (short of the iPod Nano): The cameraphone. From DVD-laser macro lenses to editing tricks, it's a great guide. [Lifehacker]
#components

Samsung Intros Processors, Cameras and Chipsets for Mobile Devices
Samsung introduced a mess of new components for mobile devices that we're likely to start seeing in early 2010, including a 5MP camera capable of taking 1080p video and a couple powerful yet efficient chipsets. More »
#apple

That Beat Up Leaked iPod Touch Prototype With Camera Was Real
The iPod touch (lack of a) camera mystery deepened this weekend after evidence surfaced that seemingly confirmed those Covino & Rich radio pics and video—purportedly revealing a touch with a camera—were in fact the real deal. More »
#rumor

iPod Touch Camera "Could Happen Without Warning"
According to vague ipodnn sources, Apple's camera-less iPod touch could have been a last minute decision. They also suggest that Apple is still committed to delivering a camera on the touch "as soon as possible." More »
#cellphones

Drunk Driver Caught Using Cellphone While Speeding, Fishtailing, and Running Red Lights
Hookay. So we knew that texting while driving is stupid. But what about using your cellphone to take photos of yourself while driving. Drunk. Speeding. Fishtailing. Running red lights. Crashing against a police car. And with no driver's license. More »
#helicopters

Draganfly X4 UAV: Tiny, Camera-Packing, UFO-Looking 'Copter Is Cheaper Than Ever
Draganfly's series of photo/video-based UAVs have always been awesome, but they've also been more of a pipe dream than anything else. The X4 is smaller than the X6, but the smaller size also comes with a 25% price cut. Yes! More »
#unconfirmed

Front-Facing Cameras to Debut on BlackBerrys Next Year
In an informal interview, a RIM executive strongly hinted that the company's BlackBerry line would be getting a front-facing camera for videoconferencing in early 2010. It's still officially unconfirmed, but totally plausible. Anybody out there dying for some videoconferencing? [TinyComb]
#thanko

Thanko's USB Mouth Microscope Camera Shows You The Horrible Truth
Haven't gone to the dentist in awhile? Worried what might be going on in there? Some mysteries are better left unsolved—but if you must know, Thanko's USB microscope camera can shed some light (and some video) on the subject. More »
#trafficcameras

Brooklyn Couple Snags Nikon Traffic Cameras With Cherry Picker
Some people see those automated traffic light cameras and hate them for privacy reasons. Others, like this couple from Brooklyn we're about to tell you about, take a look and see nothing but dollar signs. More »
#apple

Rumor: iPod Touch with Camera and Microphone Coming
According to a "well-connected Wired's source," Apple's Chinese contractors are already churning out iPod touch units with integrated cameras and microphones. A classic rumor that may transform the smart media player into almost-an-iPhone, thanks Wi-Fi hotspots and 3G-to-Wi-Fi hubs. More »
#camera

Camera Sees the World Through Human Eyes
With the Human Eye Camera you won't need a DIY lobotomy to see how the world would look without your brain flattening the images. With three arrangeable sensors, it's as if your eyes had RAW output. [Four Fifths Design]
#gizmodo79

Digital Cams Still Haven't Caught Up to Film's Resolution: Does it Matter?
Lenses being equal, a large format 8x10 piece of film can capture the equivalent of 800 Megapixels. Just saying. But does it matter? Discuss! More »
#cameras

Someone Finally Figured Out What a 600FPS Camera Is For
This 600FPS video of slow motion Japanese boobs is mesmerizing. Update: video's back. More »
#diy

How to: Make a Fisheye DSLR Lens for $16
Over at Instructables, user Banjomaster shows how to make a fisheye lens for his Nikon D90 for just $16, with the help of one of those wide-angle doorway peephole lenses.
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#nikon

This May Be Nikon's 2009/2010 Roadmap
Nikon's 2009 AND 2010 roadmap may have been leaked on Grafika, detailing the upcoming bodies and lenses the company is working on. More »
#digitalcameras

8 Ways to Get More Battery Life Out of Your Digital Camera
Sure, you know how to squeeze more battery life out of your notebook—dim the lights, kill the wireless—but what about your camera? Photography Bay has 8 tips: buying a faster memory card is the most surprising. [Photography Bay]
#accessories

Factron iPhone Case Features Interchangeable Lenses
The new Factron case for the iPhone looks to beef up the iPhone's camera capacity considerably with interchangeable lenses that screw onto the already sweet-looking metal and leather case.
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#camcorders

Even Thanko Makes Sorta Decent Cheapo HD Camcorders Now
How easy is it to make an HD camcorder? Even Thanko, proprietor of all gadgets weird and crappy, has pooped one out. Akihabara News has some not terribly telling sample video, but says for the price ($175), it's "decent." [AkihabaraNews]
#review

Vue Wireless Home Video Monitoring Lightning Review
The Gadget: A wireless monitoring system called Vue that consists of one central gateway and two tiny battery-powered wall-mountable wireless cameras. They're meant to let you monitor your house from anywhere, as long as you have a network connection. More »
#batteries

Energizer Energi To Go DSLR Charger Gives Paparazzi More Portability
Need to hide in the bushes for eleven hours outside Megan Fox's house while taking the occasional super-zoom shot? Need to recharge your batteries but have no outlet? Energizer's portable charger clip is there. More »
#telescopes

World's Fastest and Most Sensitive Astronomical Camera Shoots 1500 Images Per Second
Developed by British scientists for the VLT (very large telescope), the CCD200 detector is the world's fastest and most sensitive astronomical camera—capable of shooting an astonishing 1500 images per second. More »
#camera

Olympus E-P1 Is the Micro Four Thirds Camera We've Been Waiting For
The Micro Four Thirds lens standard has birthed some decent mini-DSLR-style cameras, but its true, unfulfilled potential lies with compact, Rangefinder-esque hardware. The E-P1, Olympus's modern take on its classic Pen SLR, is exactly what we had in mind. More »
#rumors

Fake: ~~More Possible iPhone 3G 2009 Shots Reveal Video Chat~~
From the same source as this possible leak comes a few shots of what could be video chat on the iPhone. Who knows. UPDATE: This image is fake. More »
#nanotechnology

The Atom Pinhole Camera Is The First Step Towards a Real Star Trek Replicator
Researchers at the Russian Academy of Sciences are developing a technology that could lead to a real-life Star Trek replicator. They have demonstrated that it is possible to manufacture an array of identical atomic nanostructures in controlled shapes and sizes. More »
#cellphones

Sony Ericsson W995a: Walkman Cellphone with Geo-Tagging 8.1MP Camera
This is the Sony Ericsson W995a, a $600 unlocked Wi-Fi and A2DP-enabled 3G cellphone that puts together a 8.1-megapixel camera—with geo-tagging capabilities, face detection, flash, autofocus, and dedicated buttons—and a Walkman. It even has Media Go support, like the PSP. More »
#cameras

I Could Spend All Day at the Canon Camera Museum
I wish every company who made gadgets did this: The Canon Camera Museum is a comprehensive virtual tour of Canon's camera history. Every DSLR, film camera and point-and-shoot, the history of Canon design and technology, random trivia, it's all there. [Canon via Retro Thing via Wired]
#pre

First Photographs Taken With a Palm Pre
Here is one of the first photos ever taken by a Palm Pre: a blonde coed riding a stallion. A coin-operated one. Zooming in, I'm not impressed. And the photo quality is not that good either. But there is a lot more. More »
#blinkdetection

Camera Misses the Mark on Racial Sensitivity
I know this Nikon S630 is just trying to be helpful, but a little tact wouldn't hurt. Some people's eyes just extra squinty when they smile, OK, camera? [Flickr via BoingBoing]
#cameras

Retro Olympus Micro Four Thirds Camera Landing in Early July
Olympus's rangefinder-esque, DSLR-sensored Micro Four Thirds camera still hasn't been spec'd or priced, but now we now know it's coming in "early July". A formal announcement, with numbers'n'stuff, is expected on June 15th. [AVING]
#diy

Cheap DIY Wi-Fi Tethering Dongle for Your DSLR
For those who can't afford an $800 wireless transmitter for your camera but need one to quickly transmit photos from your DSLR to your computer, here's a DIY wireless tethering solution that costs under $40. More »
#digitalphotography

Lumopro Hot Shoe Lets Any Flash Do It with Any Camera
The LumoPro Hot Shoe Universal Translator is an adapter that lets you link any flash with any camera—except Sony's. And anything that makes artificially-incompatible things mix and match is a winner for us. More »
#camera

World's Fastest Camera Uses Lasers to Boost Images
Keisuke Goda's team at UCLA have built the fastest camera ever, which takes an upwards of a whopping 6.1 million pictures per second, at a shutter speed of 440 trillionths of a second. More »
#summer

Kite Aerial Photography: The Camera Places Its Life In Your Hands
Instructables user Mikeasaurus used household items— including thumbtacks and a Bic pen— to make a remotely-triggered rig for his kite, compatible with any camera. Well, any camera he felt comfortable dangling off a kite. More »

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