As you know, design adds value to things, and outstanding design significantly increases their final value. Design is on par with technology at Apple, IKEA, Vitra, Lamborghini and so on. When creating mobile devices, such as smartphones, cameras, tablets, players, it is the design that is given special emphasis. After all, these devices are always in sight and to some extent are the face of their owner, along with a car or clothing. Things reflect the character and preferences of the user, determine the status, emphasize the image. It is always a pleasure to be the owner of a beautiful and high-quality thing.

It is always a pleasure to be the owner of a beautiful and high-quality thing.

We have prepared a review of the most stylish and at the same time smart compact cameras, valuable not only as a perfect working tool, but also as a work of art.

Canon PowerShot N

Canon PowerShot N has become an example of an original product that has successfully gone from concept to serial production. The lack of a shutter button as such and the flip-down design of the screen (tilt angle - 90 degrees) allow you to shoot from any position. The role of the shutter button here is played by the lens ring, pressing which takes the picture. Another ring is responsible for zooming. The camera's almost square 2.8-inch display supports touch controls, so the camera gets rid of most of the buttons.

This ultra-compact 195g body has space for a built-in flash, an 8x optical zoom lens, and a Wi-Fi transmitter for connecting to other mobile devices. You can wirelessly copy pictures to smartphones and tablets, upload them to social networks or receive GPS data from mobile devices.

Canon PowerShot N

The camera is quite easy to use and suitable even for children, and all shooting modes here are only fully automatic. Canon PowerShot N offers a record-breaking selection of 58 different shooting scenarios for virtually every occasion. This unusual camera is produced in black and white colors of the body.

Fujifilm X100S

Successor to the super popular 2010 Fujifilm X100. The camera has not changed much in appearance and reminds us of the good old film cameras of the last century. It is for this "analog" feel, design, and the unique X-Trans CMOS II sensor with a resolution of 16 megapixels that are offered to pay a pretty high price.

This is a camera with a fixed 35mm lens (equivalent) with a maximum aperture of F2.0 and a built-in ND filter. The beauty of such cameras is that they get very high-quality optics, unlike mirrorless cameras, which are equipped by default with medium-quality “glass”.

The highlight of Fujifilm's camera and know-how is also the hybrid viewfinder. This is a symbiosis of an optical viewfinder and a liquid crystal viewfinder, between which you can easily switch. The camera itself is not too compact and quite heavy - with dimensions of 127x74x54 mm, it weighs almost half a kilogram. It is worth recalling that Fujifilm has in stock a number of cameras of different classes, but of similar design. In addition to the X100S, it is worth paying attention to the Fujifilm X20 and Fujifilm X-E2 models.

Nikon Coolpix P330

As for Nikon, its products do not have a particularly recognizable style. Nevertheless, Nikon also has quite interesting specimens. We are talking about minimalist Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras and compacts of the Coolpix P3xx series.

Nikon Coolpix P330 - stylish advanced compact camera with a 12-megapixel 1/1.7" sensor and a 24-120mm F1.8-F5.6 zoom lens. The camera features a sophisticated control system, a GPS receiver, a built-in flash, a mechanical mode selector, and the ability to connect external Wi-Fi In addition, she can shoot in RAW and record videos at 60, 30 and 24 frames per second in Full HD resolution.

Nikon Coolpix P330

Appearance Nikon Coolpix P330 is quite strict. Straight lines and right angles prevail here, but at the same time, the look turned out to be memorable. It's probably no coincidence that the design of the body was borrowed heavily from the Nikon Coolpix A, a premium compact camera with an APS-C sensor.

Nikon 1J3

Systemic Nikon cameras 1 are among the most compact in their class. This is primarily due to the size of the 1" sensor, as well as the reduced set of controls to the limit.

Nikon 1 J3 occupies a place in the line between the younger Nikon 1 S1 and the older V2 and has a 14-megapixel hybrid sensor without a low pass filter and a paired EXPEED 3A processor. This compact, smart and very fast camera Capable of shooting bursts at record high frame rates, as well as shooting slow-motion video at up to 1200 frames per second. Such a camera is more suitable for beginners and those who have just parted with a simple compact two years ago.

The Nikon 1 J3 has a built-in flash and a fixed 3-inch display with a resolution of 921,000 dots. The Camera 1 J3 is available in five body colors: silver, red, white, black and beige. For underwater explorers, Nikon releases a special compatible housing. Well, the latest Nikon 1 AW1 is completely waterproof - divers will certainly appreciate its style and capabilities. We will talk about it in a separate review.

Leica C (Typ112)

According to the good old tradition, Leica borrows developments from Panasonic, providing in return their knowledge in the field of optics. Leica C (Typ112) is a slightly redesigned model Panasonic Lumix LF1 - an advanced compact camera with a 1/1.7" sensor. It was the Leica C that got into our review for one simple reason - it is much more beautiful and elegant, and at the same time not much more expensive than the original.

Leica C (Typ112)

This little one fits even more than the Nikon Coolpix P330. Judge for yourself, there is an electronic viewfinder, a flash, a lens with a sevenfold optical zoom (28-200 mm F2.0-5.9), a Wi-Fi module, a three-inch screen and even an HDMI port. A high-quality lens is Leica's own development and is equipped with a smooth or step zoom mechanism. Leica C (Typ112) is available in two unusual colors - dark cherry and creamy white.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1

The latest and smallest mirrorless Micro system Four Thirds has not yet appeared on sale in Russia, but already now we can say that this is one of the most beautiful and unusual Panasonic system cameras. A new 12-32mm kit zoom lens was also developed especially for it, perfectly matching the camera in color and size. To be completely honest, the vintage design of the camera is very reminiscent of one of Fujifilm's developments. Aside from its near-perfect style, the camera also lays claim to being one of the smartest devices in our entire collection.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1

The main feature of the announced camera is a 16-megapixel sensor inherited from the flagship Lumix GX7, as well as an electronic shutter with the ability to set shutter speed up to 1/16000 s. A three-inch touchscreen, built-in flash and Wi-Fi are also present. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 broke records in terms of compactness, not only among colleagues in the Micro Four Thirds shop. This ultra-compact mirrorless camera is even smaller than the Nikon 1 S1 at 99x55x30mm.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

And this is a representative of the entry-level line, and also stylish, interesting in its own way and more suitable for the beautiful half of humanity. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 boasts, first of all, a body that is only 14 mm thick, and the width and height barely exceed the dimensions of a credit card. It will easily fit into any handbag, shirt or jacket pocket.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

Lumix DMC-XS1 is based on a 16-megapixel CCD sensor. This stylish accessory outperforms camera phones due to the presence of a five-fold optical zoom, good lens aperture and proprietary optical stabilization system MEGA O.I.S. The camera has a fast contrast focusing system, a built-in flash and is capable of shooting panoramas and recording video at a resolution of 1280x720. The Panasonic Lumix XS1 is available in black, silver, white, red and purple.

Pentax Q7

Pentax can rightly be called the most daring and reckless camera developer. And although their products do not break sales records, they definitely approach the design with soul. The Pentax Q7 is based on a 12-megapixel 1/1.7" sensor and uses the Pentax Q mount. In an extremely compact body, there is so much that would fit even an entry-level DSLR.

Judge for yourself: Pentax Q7 has a three-inch screen, a flash with a fancy cocking mechanism, a sensor with a movable image stabilization system, a hot shoe connector, an IR receiver, a whole scattering of buttons, a command dial and a shooting mode selector. To learn from Pentax "packaging" should be any of the competitors. And one more interesting nuance: Pentax offers 6 handle colors and 20 body colors for the Q7, resulting in 120 unique combinations. By choosing an interesting color scheme for your individual style, you can be almost sure that the same camera will not catch your eye within a radius of 100 km.

Almost every modern camera can shoot video. Nonetheless, video cameras are still popular item. Moreover, completely unusual variants of them regularly appear, about 7 most interesting of which we will cover in this review.

Recently, streamers are gaining more and more popularity and fame. Amateur cameramen broadcasting from the scene via the Internet turned out to be much more efficient and unbiased than TV channel employees.

But if before that such inclusions were made using technology that simply ended up in this moment at hand, a smartphone or tablet, now special devices for streamers have begun to appear, for example, a camcorder.

The OnAir Camcorder is designed for high-quality live broadcasting from the scene. It is equipped with two cameras (main and front), a speaker, an OLED screen, a Wi-Fi wireless module, and the ability to connect to the Internet via 3G networks.

As mentioned above, the vast majority digital cameras It also has a video recording function. But JVC decided to create a special device that combines all the best from cameras and camcorders.

The JVC GX-PX1 device combines the capabilities of a camera and a camcorder. From the first it has small dimensions and a "carcass" with a matrix with a resolution of 12 megapixels, from the second - a special lens designed for video shooting.

The JVC GX-PX1 can shoot video at 60fps at 1920x1080 resolution, but if you lower the quality, you can reach 300fps. In camera mode, this value is reduced to thirty.

The lens in the JVC GX-PX1 enables 10x optical zoom and built-in video effects.
Nowadays, there are many different devices for remote supervision and child care. But the cutest and most unusual of them is a night lamp called Loofa, which is also a video camera.

Yes, this luminaire, which can be hung from the ceiling in a child's room, has a completely inconspicuous video camera that can transmit an image via wireless communication interfaces to a parent's computer or mobile phone.

Another plus of the Loofa light camera is its cute appearance and several different design colors, from which you can choose one or more of your favorite.
Many well-known directors today began their creative career by shooting short clips and even small films on an 8mm video camera. As a result, such devices have become a symbol of the beginning of the career of great people and one of the attributes tightly associated with the seventies of the twentieth century.

And in 2010, the Japanese company Chinon decided to return the style of those times to modern electronics, it released a device called Bellami HD-1 Digital Super 8, stylized as a classic 8mm video camera.

However, the technical stuffing of the Bellami HD-1 Digital Super 8 is quite modern. It has a 21-megapixel sensor and an 8mm lens. The device can shoot 2K video at 30 frames per second.

Of the numerous action camcorders available on the market today, GoPro is by far the best known and most popular. Of course, the Bublcam camera will not be a significant competitor to this flagship, but it will certainly become very popular anyway.

After all, Bublcam is the world's first action camera that can capture 360-degree panoramic video. To do this, it has four lenses directed in different directions. Three of them look to the sides, and the fourth looks up.

The Bublcam is shaped like a ball the size of a baseball. It can be attached to a helmet while skydiving, cycling or motorcycle trips, scenic hikes and other outdoor activities that require video recording.
Actually Canon EOS-1D C is a camera. But this device was created, first of all, for shooting videos at a professional level. The fact is that this device is the world's first camera, which in terms of characteristics and capabilities is no different from video cameras, but much smaller than them in size and price.

can shoot video at 4K resolution (4096 by 2160 pixels), which is quite suitable even for filming feature films, television series and documentaries. The camera has an 18.1 megapixel sensor and two Digic 5+ processors for image processing.

Canon expects that this brainchild of theirs will become a tool for professional operators involved in television. After all, it allows them to be much more mobile without loss in picture quality.

Camsports Coach are smart glasses for those who need only the function of taking photos and videos from this device. And this device does a great job with it.

Camsports Coach is both a sunglasses and an action camera that will capture all your activities during sports, hunting and walking. With its help, you free your hands, and also generally lose the obligation to monitor the device on and off, the choice of angle and other trifles.

All you have to do is put the Camsports Coach on your head and activate it, and the camera will record a first-person video, in which the audience will be able to see exactly what you saw.

Chambers can be of different shapes and sizes. The rules that define the functionality of the camera allow for endless experimentation and implementation of new ideas. It's no secret that before the 1980s there was a time of experimentation with design, but after that, creative examples continued to appear. During the formation of standards, many strange things appeared, including cameras. Some ideas appealed to users, while others turned out to be too unusual and did not find application in everyday use. We'll talk about such fancy cameras.

1 Achiever Banga (1994)

• Camera Type: Toy
• Country of Origin: China
• Film format: 126
• fixed focus

2 ADOX 66 (1950)

• Camera Type: Box
• Maximum aperture: F/8
• Film format: 120
• fixed focus

3 Agfa Agfamatic 4000 Pocket (1974)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Germany
• Maximum Aperture: F/ 6.3
• Film format: 110
• Lens: 26mm, fixed focus

4 Agfa Selectaflex (1964)

• Camera Type: SLR
• Country of origin: Germany
• Maximum aperture: F/2.8
• Film format: 125

5 Agfa Tramp (1982)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Germany
• Maximum aperture: F/6.3
• Film format: 110

In 1982, Agfa expanded its range with a "sport" model with a red Ferrari and a khaki "Tramp" model.

Tramp was produced in two versions: Tramp and Tramp 2, which personified the engine of the 901 S and 901. There is a slight external difference in these two models. This is a round sign that is close to the lens. It is present only on version S.

The camera was powered by two AAA batteries. They moved the film and cocked the shutter. They also charged the flash.

Pressing the button on the back allows you to unhook the flash module.

6 Altheimer and Baer Photo-Craft (1940)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of Origin: USA
• Film format: 127
• fixed focus

Under the lid is an engraving that reads "Made in the USA by James Marlyn Co."

7 Apple Quicktake (1995)

• Camera Type: Digital
• Country of Origin: USA
• Maximum aperture: F/2
• Format: Digital

8 mArt Power Plastic and Electronic Factory Ltd Signal

• Camera type: toys
• Country of Origin: China
• Film format: 35
• Fixed focal length

9 Asanuma Acmel License-4

• Camera Type: Instant Camera
• Country of origin: Japan
• Film format: PackFilm 80
• Quad lens

This device was used by studio photographers to take four passport photos at the same time. The use of Polaroid technology made it possible to give photographs to the customer almost instantly.

The four lenses are identical. The camera uses one common shutter.

The viewfinder is very bright and allows you to see the person clearly to make framing for photos easier. Proper camera-to-subject distance results in identical shots that meet ID photo standards. The device is designed to be used with a flash.

There is a version with 6 lenses.

10 Automatic Radio Mfg Tom Thum Radio Camera (1940)

• Camera Type: Unique
• Country of Origin: USA
• Film format: 127
• Power: 67 volt battery

A very heavy device to work with. Combination of camera with radio. In the 40s, the radio was tube. The body of the camera is made of wood and covered with decorative paper. Power is supplied from the battery.

The camera is manufactured in the Chicago area. The front had the emblem of the Monarch family. The camera is attached to the radio with four screws that thread through the camera block inside. This design allows the radio to be used in remote locations. electrical network areas and on trips.

11 Avant Camera Quad (1964)

• Camera Type: Instant
• Country of Origin: USA
• Maximum aperture: F/6.3
• Film format: PackFilm 100
• 90mm lens

This device was intended for the production of badges in American administrative bodies. The appearance speaks of heavy use. The body is made of die-cast aluminium.

The device has four identical lenses to capture four photos at the same time. Polaroid Pack-100 technology lets you instantly release your shots. Aperture adjustment is common to all lenses.

The shutter is synchronized with the flash using coaxial connectors.

Curiously, the lenses are not positioned to capture a single point. The viewfinder shows the total area of ​​four images, but each individual image will be smaller than what the photographer saw.

This device was developed in 1963 by engineer Samuel Kitrosser. The camera was produced in Concord, Massachusetts.

12 Bencini Comet III (1953)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Italy
• Film format: 127

Max speed shutter speed is 1/50 second. The photo shows a large shutter button. The bolt on the left is used to scroll the film.

13 Blair Stereo Hawkeye No. 2 (1904)

• Camera type: Foldable stereo camera
• Country of Origin: USA
• Aperture: F/6.3 - F/192
• Film format: 120

The camera was produced from 1904 to 1907, and then other similar devices were produced:

– Stereo Hawk-Eye models 3 and 4, from 1907 to 1911
– Stereo Hawk-Eye models 5 and 6 from 1912 to 1913

The iris diaphragm is adjustable from 6.3 to 192. The body is made of a mixture of mahogany, copper and red bellows fabric.

14 Canon EOS 1Xe (1996)

• Camera Type: Digital
• Country of origin: Japan
• with interchangeable lenses

The Canon EOS 1Xe is a SLR camera of the EOS system. This makes it compatible with EF lenses. It also has a control display to help you select the focus area. The focus point can be selected manually. The body is made of stainless steel. The EF 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5 USM lens had the same body color as the camera.

15 Chinon GS-8 (1989)

• Camera Type: SLR
• Country of origin: Japan
• Maximum aperture: F/6.3
• Film format: 35
• Lens 35-80mm

The Chinon GS-8 is similar to the Olympus AZ 300.

The camera was also sold under the name "Genesis II".

16 Compagnie Francaise de Photographie Photosphere No. 1 (1902)

• Camera Type: Other
• Country of origin: France
• Film format: Wet slabs

The photosphere is the smallest of the series of photospheres. It can create 8 x 9 cm photos.

The body is made of metal.

17 Compass Compass (1937)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Sweden
• Maximum aperture: F/3.5
• Film format: 35

Based on a request from businessman, adventurer, pilot, boxer and politician Noel Pemberton-Billing, this camera was made. Its development and production took three years and ended in 1937. In total, less than 4,000 copies were produced.

The shutter releases at a speed of 1/500 to 4.5 seconds.

Focusing is performed either in combination with a rangefinder or using a distance scale. The camera also has a tiny viewfinder.

The device allows you to shoot panoramic pictures, consisting of five frames taken with a rotation of 45 degrees.

18 David White Stereo Realist (Model 1041) (1947)

• Camera Type: Stereo
• Country of Origin: USA
• Maximum aperture: F/3.5
• Film format: 35

Stereo Realist is a highly original stereo system.

Lifting the cover, which also doubles as a lens hood, reveals three lenses. The middle one is used for framing.

A knob around the middle lens allows you to set the shutter speed from 1 to 1/150 second. On the receiving lenses, you can adjust the aperture in the range from 3.5 to 22.

Focus adjustment is done with a knob on the side. When focusing, the film moves relative to the lens. The optics remain fixed.

The cocking lever is located under the lenses, and the trigger is located under the index finger of the left hand.

There is also a model 1042, which is equipped with lenses with an aperture of F / 2.8.

19 Ecole Aviation de Pau Photo-Mitrailleuse Campagne-Barbé (prototype) (1916)

• Camera Type: Special
• Country of origin: France

This gun is loaded with four 6.5x9 plates. It can shoot during the daytime. The shutter is made according to the type of valve. The speed is controlled by the tension of the spring. Pulling the trigger after a shot is taken rotates the block of plates, preparing the device for the next shot. Unfortunately the lens has not survived.

20 Eiko Miller Lite (1983)

• Camera type: toys
• Country of origin: Japan
• Film format: 110
• fixed focus

21 Fabrication Artisanale (1950)

• Camera type: compact
• Country of origin: France
• Maximum aperture: F/2.8
• Film format: 35
• 50mm fixed lens

The body is made of aluminium. Other mechanical parts are made of brass.

The Schneider-Kreuznach lens has a focal length of 50mm and aperture of F/2.8. The maximum shutter speed is 1/500.

You need to scroll the film manually. A frame-numbered disc has only 12 divisions. When using film with 24 or 36 frames, you need to keep in mind how many cycles have already been taken.

22 Feinwerktechnik Mec 16 SB (1960)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Germany
• Film format: 16 mm film

The manufacturer of this device has not released anything other than this camera in different variations of different colors.

The Heligon Rodenstock lens has an aperture of F/2.0. The focal length is 22mm.

23 Fex Indo Cortamatic 126 (1970)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: France
• Film format: 126
• fixed focus

The Cortamatic is actually a Viva 126 that has been renamed for a specific order from France. The camera also exists under the name Mondika La Redoute (French retailer)

24 Fex Indo Safari 127 Le Journal de Mickey

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: France
• Film format: 127
• fixed focus

In the early 70s, Safari 127 was doing well. It is positioned as a very simple camera. Thanks to the use of plastic, the device turned out to be light.

25 Fisher-Price Perfect Shot (1997)

• Camera type: toys
• Country of Origin: China
• Maximum aperture: F/6.8
• Film format: 35
• Lens 35mm

26 oto-Quelle Revue 35 FC (1983)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Germany
• Maximum aperture: F/3.5
• Film format: 35
• Lens 38mm

27 Foto-Quelle Revue Ministar (1968)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Germany
• Maximum aperture: F/6.3
• Film Format: 9.5
• Lens 18mm

This camera was renamed Yashica Atoron and was used for the needs of the Quelle parcel company (Germany). In addition to the name of the camera, there is no difference.

28 Fotochrome Fotochrome (1965)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Japan
• Film format: Special

The part that is horizontal looks like a mirrorless camera from the 70s. The film is positioned horizontally. The mirror transfers the image from the lens to the plane of the film. The shutter has only one speed. A huge deflector is located above the flash. The shutter is released by a white rectangular button. Behind the camera is a cover that covers the battery compartment.

29 Fuji 350 Zoom (1976)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Japan
• Maximum aperture: F/11
• Film format: 110
• Zoom Lens 25-45mm

30 Fuji FZ-3000 Zoom Date (1991)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Japan
• Film format: 35
• Zoom Lens 38-115mm

In the early 90s, the fashion for flat cameras with the shape of a flying saucer came. There were, for example, Minolta Riva Zoom 105I, Canon Epoca or Ricoh Mirai Zoom. This is no doubt the influence of early digital cameras such as the Canon Ion and others.

This camera was a high-end device among compact cameras Fuji. It has a Fujinon 38-115mm autofocus zoom lens with quick access to three focal lengths: 38, 75 and 115mm. The film movement is fully motorized.

The flash has automatic modes.

The camera was introduced at Photokina 1990. It has been available on the French market since July 1991. The camera came with an optional flash. The built-in flash was used to reduce red-eye.

31 Fuji Nexia Q1 (2001)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Japan
• Maximum aperture: F/8
• Film format: APS
• Lens 22mm

32 Fuji G617 Professional (1985)

• Camera Type: Panoramic
• Country of origin: Japan
• Maximum aperture: F/8
• Film format: 220
• Lens focal length 105mm

The device was released in 1983 under the name "Fujica G617". It was then renamed "Fuji G617" in 1985.

The camera has an impressive size. The device is part of the professional range and is designed exclusively for shooting panoramas with an aspect ratio of almost 3:1. The camera has a horizontal viewing angle of 77.3 degrees.

The 105mm lens suffers from vignetting at f/16. A special gray gradient filter fixes this. The viewfinder is not accurate. It allows you to see the scene in general terms and gives you the ability to control the horizontal position of the camera when shooting handheld.

33 Galileo GaMi16 (1955)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Italy
• Maximum aperture: F/1.9
• Film format: 16 mm

It is rightfully considered the king among miniature cameras. This Italian block is very well made. It appeared on the market in 1955. Its features include:

• Fixed lens with the ability to add two additional telephoto 4x and 8x using the corresponding slide
• 16 mm film without perforation using a special cassette
• The shutter is a metal guillotine. Allows you to work out the speed of 1/2 - 1/1000 seconds.
• Sliding yellow filter
• rangefinder with parallax correction and diopter adjustment
• Hinged front cover serves to charge the integrated spring mechanism

34 Fix GenoSen (1950)

• Camera Type: Box
• Country of origin: Germany
• Film format: 127
• fixed focus

The camera has no settings other than shutter speed. The viewfinder is so small that it is very difficult to see the scene being shot through it.

35 Ginfax FF937S Fresh (1998)

• Camera type: toys
• Country of Origin: China
• Maximum aperture: F/9.5
• Film format: 35
• Lens focal length 28mm

36 Ginfax FT120S King's

• Camera type: toys
• Country of Origin: China
• Maximum aperture: F/9.5
• Film format: 35
• Lens focal length 27mm

This device looks like a pack of cigarettes. The trigger is like a cigarette filter. It can be locked to prevent accidental operation by turning.

The lens has a focal length of 27 mm, aperture - 9.5. The shutter has only one speed: 1/100 of a second. This combination of settings is great for spy photography.

37 Goerz Autriche Minicord III (1958)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Austria
• Maximum aperture: F/2
• Film format: 16 mm
• Lens focal length 25mm

38 Haking Halina Roy

• Camera Type: Box
• Country of Origin: China
• Film format: 127
• Lens focal length 47mm

39 Hasbro Action Man (1998)

• Camera type: toys
• Country of Origin: USA
• Film format: 110
• fixed focus

This toy holds a real camera in its hands. The original thing is that the camera acts as a viewfinder, and the lens is in the stomach.

Compared to other models in the series, this character has limited movement in order to use the camera normally.

40 Houghton Ful-Vue (1953)

• Camera Type: Box
• Country of Origin: UK
• Film format: 120
• fixed lens

41 Inconnue Kidy

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of Origin: Unknown
• fixed focus

Nothing is known about this camera. It is in a museum in France. There is a "P" symbol on the front of the camera. The inscription "Kidy" was also found.

42 Iso Duplex Super 120 (1956)

• Camera Type: Stereo
• Country of origin: Italy
• Maximum aperture: F/3.5
• Film format: 120
• Focal length of lenses 35 mm

The quality, craftsmanship and originality of this camera are exceptional. This is the high end version of the Duplex 120.

The viewfinder is clear full frame. Images are projected onto 24×24 mm film.
Shutter speed is adjustable from 1 second to 1/200 second.

The minimum focusing distance is 1 meter. The depth of field is written on the table, which is located on the left lens. Minimum aperture F/22.

43 Keystone Wisard XF1000 (1976)

• Camera Type: Instant
• Country of Origin: USA
• Maximum aperture: F/8.8
• Film format: SX-70
• Lens focal length 115mm

The camera is made of hard plastic. This device is very similar to the Polaroid SX 70. The "Electric Eye" is used to adjust the speed. The regulator has two positions: Darker and Lighter. The camera has a tripod socket.

44 Kiev 303 (1990)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Russia
• Maximum aperture: F/3.5
• Film format: 16 mm
• Lens focal length 23mm

This is an evolution of the Kyiv 30 camera with a lower quality finish. Plastic replaces metal and has softer and more rounded shapes. To adjust the focus, you must first estimate the distance to the subject. The distance dial is located next to the shutter button.

This device was produced in 6 colors: black, green, gray, blue, white, red.

45 Kodak Brownie Starluxe (1961)

• Camera Type: Box
• Country of Origin: USA
• Film format: 127

46 Kodak EK 260EF (1981)

• Camera Type: Instant
• Country of Origin: USA
• Film Format: Other

The EK 260EF is an evolution of the EK160EF.

47 Kodak EK8 (1977)

• Camera Type: Instant
• Country of Origin: USA
• Maximum aperture: F/11
• Film format: Kodak PR 10
• Lens focal length 137mm

The EK8 is the third model in Kodak's growing instant camera segment. Official launch was carried out in Cologne, during Photokina 1976. At this time, Polaroid had already begun patent proceedings against Kodak in Boston.

Focusing is carried out thanks to the paired rangefinder. The exposure is automatic and is controlled by the exposure meter. When there is insufficient light, a red signal lights up in the viewfinder. In this case, flash must be used. The size of the photo card is 9.7 x 10.2 cm. The photo itself has a size of 6.7 x 9. Film sensitivity is approximately 23 DIN.

48 Konica Aiborg (1991)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Japan
• Film format: 35
• Zoom Lens 35-105mm

The design of the camera is very original and exquisite. It seems that the designers were inspired science fiction. The characteristics of Aiborg are as amazing as its looks. The camera has autofocus and a powerful built-in flash. It is also possible to record the time and date.

The device also has a number of advanced features:

• Burst Mode
• Night mode with or without flash
• Clear background mode (white wall, snow…)
• Double exposure mode
• Spot mode
• Long exposure from 1 second to 100 hours
• Programming shooting at a given interval

49 Konica BM Zoom TR (1995)

• Camera Type: Compact
• Country of origin: Japan
• Maximum aperture: F/3.5
• Film format: 35
• Zoom Lens 28-70mm

The most original feature of this camera is its integrated tripod. This makes it possible to take pictures of friends and family simply by placing the camera on a table. The infrared remote control will allow the photographer to be in the frame. The tripod has two legs. The lens cap acts as the third leg.

The lens works in the range of focal lengths 28-70 mm. This allows you to meet the needs of most hobbyists. The viewfinder is very bright. The autofocus system can be locked to infinity.

50 Konica Koni Omegaflex M (1968)

• Camera type: Reflex TLR
• Country of origin: Japan
• Interchangeable lens system

This device looks a little strange. The camera entered the market in 1968. She disappeared from the catalogs in the mid-seventies. It is sold under the KONICA brand but is joint development with OMEGA.

This device is intended for professionals. The camera weighs about 2.5 kg when loaded.

51 Krasnogorsk F-21 (1951)

• Camera Type: Miniature
• Country of origin: Russia
• Maximum aperture: F/2
• Film Format: Other
• Lens focal length 28mm

This little camera has no obvious markings. In fact, these are F-21s and Ajax-12s.
The device is intended for special services. The shutter has two metal sectors behind the lens.

No viewfinder or flash. The camera has two side contacts for using additional lighting in cloaking devices.

The lens has no name. It only has "F = 28 1:2 30470" engraved on it.

At first glance, it seems that you have an ordinary Zippo lighter in front of you, but as soon as you open the lid, you have a 640 x 480 VGA camera in front of you. And inside there is another 64 MB of internal memory, a USB connector, a photo timer and other equally shocking (for a lighter) functions…
To connect the camera to a PC, just plug the cord into the camera on one side and into the USB port on the other. Software after installation, it opens up a wide range of possibilities: printing, formatting, cropping, saving, and other photo manipulations.

This Seitz camera actually "uses 160 megapixels to create a 6 x 17 cm live image." In addition, it boasts a shutter speed of 1/20,000th of a second, a data transfer rate of 300Mbps, and a choice of ISO 500-10000 values. The only downside is that the portable version (pictured) costs a whopping $32,266, while the studio version sells for the same $33,715 price tag.

BINOCA01 from Thanko combines the functionality of a 2 megapixel camera and binoculars. And all this in one device! It is powered by 2 AA batteries and includes 32MB of built-in memory. But there are a couple of "buts": there is no LCD display to view the pictures taken, and the memory cannot be increased using memory expansion cards, because. slot is missing. This device measures 116 x 67 x 37mm and weighs only 215g.

If just a camera phone isn't enough for you, take a look at this "waterproof (up to 30m) wrist GoPro camera Digital Hero. It can take 648 x 480 resolution digital pictures / 320x240 video. It has an internal memory of 32 MB.
You can fold it parallel to your wrist when you're not using it. And when you want to take a picture - just lay it in a position perpendicular to your hand and shoot!

"A compact 35mm motorized camera with automatic or manual rewind combined with a digital camera that can take 26 photos at high resolution and 99 at low." The only drawback is that it can only be bought on eBay.

With its unique ergonomic design, Cedric Tay's "Camera 360" allows users to take great panoramic shots while holding the camera in one hand! “The 360 ​​camera is designed with a highly developed user interface, the main control functions are carried out using the sensor, for which the outer surface has been made smooth.”

The photo industry is developing at such a pace that even today relatively high-quality optics fit into a relatively small camera. The Canon Snap concept is the epitome of the camera of the future. The Snap is so small that it can be worn on your finger. At the same time, the camera has great power and is able to compete with large expensive devices. Confuses the only control button. For a spy camera, such conciseness is all right. But for a device that will compete with expensive DSLRs, in our opinion, it is somewhat primitive.


Flying Stick by Tsuno Wang. The name speaks for itself. In case someone did not understand, we repeat: this is really a flying stick with a camera. How to use: Unroll the stick in your palms and then release. The camera takes pictures automatically at set intervals. You know that people look a couple of pounds slimmer when photographed from above?

Triops - Powerful digital camera with three ultra wide-angle lenses. The device can be tossed, hung, turned over - it is able to take pictures in any position. The camera responds to sounds, movements, and manual shutter releases. There is a sports mode, when photos are taken with a minimum interval, and 360-degree panoramic shooting. All working details are placed in the strong case. Photos can be transferred wirelessly to a separate screen. The screen functions as an image processing and storage device, as well as a charger for the camera.

This concept from Samsung combines the two sides of the digital photo medal - shooting and viewing images. Camera and photo frame in one bottle. The slim body features a special notch and a barrel-shaped grip to make it easier to hold the camera. No setup buttons - the camera does everything itself. Your task is to point the lens at the object and shoot. On a large bright screen, images are perfectly visible, and the built-in “leg” stand allows you to put the camera frame on a chest of drawers.

Designer Chu Li from Samsung China says about his development: “Touch Sight is a revolutionary digital camera designed specifically for people with visual impairments. Easy to use, it has the unique ability to record audio up to three seconds after the shutter is released. Audio recordings will help the photographer to remember under what conditions the shooting was made, this function will also be useful when sorting photos. For obvious reasons, the Touch Sight doesn't have an LCD screen, but it does have a lightweight and flexible Braille screen that displays photos in 3D so users can "feel" their shots. The sound file and image are saved together as one photo that can be touched, posted online, or uploaded to other Touch Sight cameras.” In the process of creating this device, Chu Li came to the conclusion that when shooting, it is best to hold the camera in the region of your forehead, as if it were a third eye. Say, this is the optimal position for stabilizing the camera and pointing the lens. However, to hell with skepticism - in some ways, Chu Li is right. With keen hearing, blind people can easily determine distances. They hear the faint rustle of leaves, and these sound markers help them estimate distances to objects. In the perception of the world, the blind also use other senses: for example, the heat emitted by the sun or a lamp tells them the location of the light source, which is important for photography.

The camera is a magnifying glass. In the viewfinder, future shots are distorted, as if you are photographing with a wide-angle lens. Useless, but cool. By the way, the 16mm lens of the “funny” camera has a mirror surface, so you can take pictures not only of crooked houses and streets, but also of your blurry face.

Skyros is the first ground-to-air camera. Thanks to her, true connoisseurs of beauty will be able to admire the grandeur of the planet and the pettiness of people from a bird's eye view. For more cynical readers, let's put it another way: with Skyros, you can see what pigeons see before leaving a mark on your car. The principle of operation is as follows: pneumatics launches Skyros to a height of up to 40 meters, the rotors turn on there, and the camera freezes. During the descent, the camera takes pictures at regular intervals. Having caught the camera, the photographer places it in the base and can view the footage. By the way, thanks to the sensor built into the “flying” module, the camera returns exactly to the user. The Skyros can be used as a ground camera, which makes it different from other aerial cameras.

In this tiny device there is nothing that, it would seem, is included in the mandatory package of the camera: no viewfinder, no LCD screen, a control button, and then only one. However, this flash drive with a built-in camera still performs its basic function - it takes pictures. Well, you can find out what happened only after you connect the device to your computer.

SatuGO grenade camera. This concept camera comes with a special mount and pin-ring shutter release. It has two timer settings for shooting (3 and 10 seconds), however, it can turn on automatically to start shooting, not only with the help of a timer, but simply from mechanical shock. It is enough to throw such a photo grenade at some object and, upon contact with the surface, it will take the picture where the camera lens was directed at the same time. Of course, it is extremely difficult to get interesting shots with such a camera, it will require a lot of luck and many attempts to throw a “grenade”.

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Today there are cameras even in simple mobile phones. As you know, it is precisely because of the rapid development of mobile photography that sales of cameras are falling from year to year. Manufacturers find it increasingly difficult to surprise potential buyers with anything.

Some of them go out of their way to make something like that, and sometimes quite unusual models come out. We selected the 12 most unusual cameras and, in order not to be subjective, placed them in alphabetical order.

The device combined the functions of binoculars and cameras. The camera, of course, is quite primitive - with a resolution of 2 MP. View photos on the spot will not work - Binoca is not equipped with a screen. But it’s fun to manage it - bring it to your eyes, like ordinary binoculars, and press the “Shutter”. Photocards are recorded in the built-in memory of the device, limited to a miserable 32 MB. The binocular is powered by 2 conventional “finger-type” batteries.

This is one of the smallest cameras. But, nevertheless, a whole line of interchangeable optics has been created for it. The camera can not only take pictures, and quite high quality, but also record video. The data is written to a removable memory card. All in all, this is the best choice for spies today.

The first version of the camera saw the light in the 1960s of the last century in Hong Kong. You could buy it for only $1. Actually, this is how it worked - no sharpness, color reproduction is completely unnatural, there is also no contrast. Well, what can you expect from a camera with a plastic lens? But it was precisely with this that the camera conquered the world and began to be massively exported to a bunch of countries. A decade later, the excitement around the “Diana” subsided, and in 2007 a new version of the camera with the “+” index was released. To date, there are more than 15 varieties of models of this product, which practically do not differ from each other except for the color of the case.

As the name implies, the camera can take photos and shoot videos in 3D. To do this, it is equipped with two lenses and, accordingly, two matrices. A 3D image is obtained by programmatically overlaying photographs taken with different lenses. The camera screen is covered with a special film and allows you to view a three-dimensional image without special glasses.

Lytro

Once we have the operating principles of this plenoptic camera. In addition to the unusual design, the device is fundamentally different from the cameras we are used to in the way of obtaining an image. It does not have a sensor, and instead uses 11-megaray microscopic lenses, which allows you to capture and analyze 11 million light rays.

The main “chip” of the camera is the ability to post-focus on any of the objects captured in the photo.

With all its appearance, the device shows that it has nothing to fear. It is able to withstand immersion under water to a depth of 14 m, can fall from a height of two meters, and is not afraid of being crushed by a centner of weight. At the same time, the camera retains a rather stylish appearance and good functionality: a 16 MP 1 / 2.3 ″ sensor, a fast lens 25-100mm f / 2.0-4.9, the ability to shoot in microscope mode. Another “trick” is the ability to wirelessly charge the battery.

The so-called "camera-grenade". In order to take a picture, you need to pull out an impromptu pin and throw the device, for example, at the wall. At the moment of impact on her, she will take a picture. There is also the option to just set a 3 or 10 second timer and take a picture of anything normally.

According to the principle of action, the next hero of our review resembles a drone. The only difference is that the camera module itself is fired into the air with the help of pneumatics, after which the propeller is turned on on it, and it smoothly descends to the ground, photographing everything along the way.

Oddly enough, but this camera is film. The only thing he can do is shoot panoramas. Pull the cord - and the camera makes a complete rotation around its axis in just a second, simultaneously shooting a series of 8 frames that are fixed on the film. As a result, we get a full 360-degree panorama.

One of the most unusual cameras. It is specially designed for people with vision problems. It will not work to view the received photo in the standard sense of the word, since the image is displayed in Braille so that the visually impaired can feel it. In addition, it is possible to make voice comments to the pictures.

The device consists of 3 wide angle lenses housed in a rugged case that can be used both together and separately. The device responds to sounds, movements, manual control. It has a bunch of preset modes (sports, panoramic shooting, etc.), which allows you to use the camera in almost any field.

Zippo

The camera stylized as a Zippo lighter looks quite impressive. That's just in technical terms he let us down - a poor VGA camera takes pictures at a resolution of 640 x 480, the memory is also at a minimum - 64 MB. But there is a flash and a built-in timer.

In modern realities, the demand for extraordinary technical solutions is quite high. In this post, we looked at unusual representatives of the photo industry. But this is not a complete list of interesting and specific models.

And what kind of cameras do you find as such? Leave your options in the comments.