April 2nd, 2012

Into Focus Camera Lens Coffee Mug


Into Focus Camera Lens Coffee Mug Into Focus Camera Lens Coffee Mug

A photographer needs to stay alert. That perfect shot lies between moments – 1/250th of a second, your subject is framed perfectly, shadows falling just so, everything is in perfect focus. The next 1/250th of a second, it’s a disaster. Motion, blinking, an errant flash somewhere off camera… to be a good photographer, you’ve got to stay sharp, and quite literally in focus. That’s why photographers, like every other subgenus of geek, love their caffeine. It keeps that trigger finger itchy, and ready to let the light in. At it folds through mirrors and lenses and falls onto the medium, whether it’s chemically photosensitive film, charged couple device, or metal-oxide-semiconductors, the photographer lends his own personality to the image captured. And it’s that photographers personality at play with this new coffee mug. Sure you’ve seen coffee mugs shaped like camera lenses before, but where those failed, this picks up. First, it’s made of ceramic, not plastic. Filling it with hot java won’t burn your sensitive fingers. Second, there’s a handle. You’re not likely to accidentally pour a freshly brewed pot of Ethiopian Sidamo into your prized 24mm to 105mm f2.5 zoom lens if you’re expecting a handle through which you loop your index finger. Finally, it’s sturdy and can face the rigors of an active photographer’s lifestyle. Features Ceramic coffee lens mug Heat resistant. Keeps from scalding your fingers 310 ml capacity (approximate 10 ounces) Perfect for the combination photographer / coffee fiend Comes with rubber “lens cap” Dishwasher Safe


April 2nd, 2012

Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens


Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens

Checking emails, brewing a cup of Dagobah Green Tea, hanging up your collection of ThinkGeek t-shirts, putting on Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm, using PorkKleen Hand Sanitizer to protect yourself from germs, refilling your red Swingline stapler, eating Tribbles n’Bits cereal, reading the newspaper… everything is cooler through a fisheye lens. But the Olloclip doesn’t stop with just a fisheye lens. Compatible with both the iPhone 4 and 4S, the Olloclip is a quick-connect lens system that includes fisheye, wide-angle, and macro lenses in a tiny and convenient package. It was a huge hit on Kickstarter, where the project blew past its $15k production costs goal and ended up raising a whopping $68,201. Using Olloclip is easy! Slide it on over your iPhone’s rear camera lens and you’re ready to take amazing photos and videos. The fisheye lens captures a nearly 180 degree field-of-view. The wide-angle lens doubles the field of view of the iPhone camera. Finally, the macro lens lets you focus the iPhone within 12-15mm of your subject and applies roughly a 10X multiplier. Olloclip’s storage bag even doubles as a microfiber cleaning cloth for the ultimate in convenience. Product Specifications Quick-connect camera lens for iPhone 4 and 4S Three lens options: fisheye, wide-angle, macro Slides on to the corner of your iPhone and automatically aligns itself The camera will autofocus as normal with the Olloclip on, don’t worry! Works for still photos, videos, even Facetime Lenses made with precision ground glass multi-element optics Barrels made from aircraft grade anodized aluminum Soft plastic material on clip protects your iPhone from scratches Included in the Olloclip package: Fisheye lens Wide-angle lens Macro lens Lens caps for both ends Microfiber lens cleaning cloth storage bag Note: The Olloclip is specifically designed for the shape and size of the iPhone 4 or 4S. It will not fit any other device. Dimensions:1.37″ tall x 1.22″ across at the widest section Weight: 0.7 ounces



April 2nd, 2012

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January 19th, 2012

Eastman Kodak Files for Bankruptcy – NYTimes.com

Eastman Kodak, the 131-year-old film pioneer that has been struggling for years to adapt to an increasingly digital world, filed for bankruptcy protection early on Thursday.

The American icon had tried a number of turnaround strategies and cost-cutting efforts in recent years, but the company — which since 2004 has reported only one full year of profits — ultimately ran short of cash.

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December 26th, 2011

So You Got a Fancy New Camera: Here’s How to Use It

So You Got a Fancy New Camera: Here’s How to Use It

Welcome to our annual Brand New Camera Set Up Guide. A loved one loves you back enough that they bought you a brand new fancy camera. Now what?

1. Pimp your camera

Get Lenses

Unless they really love you, whoever dropped dime on your shooter probably didn’t load up on the accessories. First priority! More lenses. (If you got a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, like an Olympus PEN EP-3 anyway.) And this list is a good place to start, for DSLRs. Go for the 35mm glass (or 50mm, if you got a full-frame camera). We really like the fast, wide angle, pancake lenses for the mirrorless cameras.

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