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The most unusual cameras in the world. Camera for the fetishist

During the development of photography there was evolution and revolution. Gradually, cameras decreased in size, the quality of the photographs taken improved, and new features were added, for example, a built-in flash, video recording or shooting using HDR technology. But besides all this, there were also gadgets that at first glance could not be called a camera. In today's selection you can see the most unusual cameras in the world from among working gadgets, working prototypes and concepts...

At first glance, it seems that this is an ordinary Zippo lighter, but as soon as you open the lid, you see a 640 x 480 VGA camera. And inside there is another 64 MB of built-in memory, a USB connector, a photo timer and others no less shocking (for a lighter) functions. To connect the camera to a PC, you just need to plug the cable 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, as well as other manipulations with photographs.

This Seitz camera actually "uses 160 megapixels to create a 6 x 17 cm live image." It also boasts a shutter speed of 1/20,000th of a second, a data transfer rate of 300Mbps, and a selectable ISO range of 500-10,000. The only downside is that the portable version (pictured) costs a whopping $32,266, while the studio version retails for a fraction of the previous price of $33,715.

BINOCA01 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 internal 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 37 mm and weighs only 215 g.

If just a camera phone isn't enough for you, check out this "waterproof (30m) GoPro Digital Hero wrist camera." It can take digital photos with a resolution of 648 x 480 pixels / videos of 320 x 240 pixels. 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 photo, just lay it out in a position perpendicular to your hand and shoot!

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

With its unique ergonomic design, the 360 Camera created by Cedric Tay allows users to take great panoramic photos while holding the camera in one hand! “The 360 camera is designed with a specially designed 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 today relatively high-quality optics fit into a relatively small camera. Snap is so small that you can wear it on your finger. At the same time, the camera has great power and can compete with large expensive devices. The only control button is confusing. For a spy camera, such brevity is absolutely fine.

"Flying Wand" by designer Tsuno Wang. The name speaks for itself. In case someone doesn’t understand, we repeat: this is really a flying stick with a camera. How to use: Roll the stick in your palms and then release. The camera takes pictures automatically at specified intervals. You know that people look a couple of kilograms slimmer if they are photographed from above?

Triops – powerful digital camera with three ultra-wide-angle lenses. The device can be tossed, suspended, turned over - it is capable of taking pictures in any position. The camera responds to sounds, movements and manual shutter releases. There is a sports mode, when photos are taken at a minimum interval, and 360-degree panoramic shooting. All working parts are housed in a durable housing. Photos can be transferred wirelessly to a separate screen. The screen serves as an image processing and storage device, as well as a charger for the camera.

This concept from Samsung combines two sides of the digital photo coin - shooting and viewing images. Camera and photo frame in one bottle. The thin body has a special recess and a barrel-shaped grip to make it easier to hold the camera. There are no adjustment buttons - the camera does everything itself. Your job is to point the lens at the subject and shoot. The images are clearly visible on the large, bright screen, and the built-in “foot” stand allows you to place the camera frame on a chest of drawers.

Designer Chu Li from Samsung China says about his development as follows: “Touch Sight is a revolutionary digital camera designed specifically for people with vision problems. Easy to use, it has a unique option to record sound for three seconds after the shutter is released. Audio recordings will help the photographer remember the conditions under which the shooting was made; this function will also be useful when sorting photographs. For obvious reasons, Touch Sight doesn't have an LCD screen, but it does have a lightweight, flexible Braille screen that displays photos in 3D so users can "touch" their photos. The sound file and image are saved together into one photo that can be touched, shared online, or uploaded to other Touch Sight cameras.” In the process of creating this device, Chu Li came to the conclusion that when taking pictures, it is best to hold the camera in the area of your forehead, as if it were your third eye. This is supposed to be the optimal position for stabilizing the camera and aiming the lens. However, to hell with skepticism - Chu Li is right about some things. Possessing acute hearing, blind people easily determine distances. They hear the subtle rustling of leaves, and such sound markers help them estimate distances to objects. Blind people also use other senses to perceive the world: for example, the heat emitted by the sun or a lamp tells them the location of the light source, which is important for photography.

A magnifying glass camera. In the viewfinder, future photographs are visible with distortion, as if you were 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 photograph not only crooked houses and streets, but also your blurry face.

Skyros is the first ground-to-air camera. Thanks to it, true connoisseurs of beauty will be able to admire the greatness 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 they leave a mark on your car. The principle of operation is this: pneumatics launch Skyros to a height of up to 40 meters, there the rotors turn on, and the camera freezes. During the descent, the camera takes pictures at certain 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 regular ground camera, which sets it apart from other aerial cameras.

This tiny device has nothing that would seem to be included in the mandatory package of a camera: no viewfinder, no LCD screen, and only one control button. However, this flash drive with a built-in camera still performs its basic function - taking photographs. Well, you can find out what happened only after you connect the device to the computer.

And the latest model for today is the SatuGO grenade camera. This concept camera comes with a special mount and a shutter release in the shape of a pin ring. It has two timer settings for shooting (3 and 10 seconds), however, it can turn on automatically to start shooting not only using a timer, but also simply from a mechanical shock. It is enough to throw such a photo grenade at some object and when it comes into contact with the surface, it will take the picture where the camera lens was pointed. 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”.

A 12-gram spy camera, a Lomo camera with half a century of history, a device with post-focus capabilities and other modern gadgets that can take memorable pictures. Forbes magazine has selected 10 unusual cameras, which, in terms of their set of functions, differ significantly from banal point-and-shoot cameras. The official date of birth of the photograph is considered to be January 7, 1839. It was then that the chemist Louis Jacques Daguerre introduced the process of obtaining a photographic image to the French Academy of Sciences and declared that “from now on, the ray of the sun has become an obedient drawer of everything around him.” More than 170 years have passed since then and photography has become an indispensable way of recording information. Today there are cameras even in mobile phones, and world-famous manufacturers of photographic equipment try to surprise sophisticated buyers with their inventions.

Diana+ camera

Diana is one of the world's first brands of lomo cameras. She was born in the 60s of the 20th century at the Great Wall Plastic Factory in Hong Kong. In addition to the low price of $1, Diana attracted buyers with the ability to take unusual pictures with poor sharpness and unnatural color rendition. The camera was produced in huge quantities and widely exported abroad. So, in America, Diana was in almost every average family. Throughout the decade, Diana was at the peak of its popularity, but by the mid-1970s, demand for it began to decline. The second life of the camera began in 2007. The International Lomographic Society has re-released the legendary camera, calling the new model Diana+ and equipping it with a number of additional features. A pinhole and multiple exposure were added to the old shutter, plastic and lens, which remained untouched.

La Sardina camera

In the summer of 2011, a series of film cameras called La Sardina went on sale. Funny colorful cameras managed to attract attention not only due to their good technical characteristics, but also due to their design. The cameras were shaped like a can of sardines, which is reflected in their name. By the way, this design was borrowed from the past. In the 30s of the twentieth century, a small New York company, Irwin Corporation, already produced a camera of a similar shape. True, at that time the camera was called Kandor Cardid and was sold in pharmacies and one-cent stores. Today the cost of La Sardina cameras starts from 2,650 rubles. For this money, buyers are offered a camera with a wide-angle lens and a multiple exposure system that allows you to rewind one or more frames and photograph the second layer without waiting for the end of the film.

Spinner 360° panoramic camera

Taking panoramic photos with just one press of the camera shutter button has become possible since 2010. It was then that a camera with a horizontal 360-degree capture angle appeared on sale. The film camera was called Spinner 360° and managed to do without a single electronic part in the design. Almost immediately after entering the market, the camera won a European award in the Consumer Choice category. The operating principle of Spinner 360° turned out to be so simple that even children can easily use it. To take a photo, just hold the camera in one hand and pull the release cord with the other. In one second, the Spinner rotates 360 degrees around its axis and takes a series of eight pictures. The result is an image four times longer than usual, spanning the entire width of the film, including the perforation area.

Chobi Cam One HD

Many people call the Chobi Cam One HD digital camera a spy camera. She received this nickname due to her ultra-compact size. The weight of the camera, which is currently the smallest in the world, is only 12 g, while outwardly it looks like a full-fledged SLR camera, only reduced by several tens of times. Despite its miniature size, baby Chobi has good technical characteristics. It can not only take pictures, but also record video at 30 frames per second. By the way, the camera’s battery charge lasts for half an hour of continuous shooting, and all data is stored on a removable flash card. Like its “big brothers”, Chobi Cam can be equipped with interchangeable lenses for different types of shooting. Of course, the quality of the baby’s pictures will be inferior to classic cameras, but the Chobi will easily fit into your pocket.

Leica M Monochrom camera

In 1925, Ernst Leitz GmbH presented the world's first mass-produced 35 mm Leica camera at the Leipzig Fair. And 87 years later, in May 2012, representatives of the brand announced the release of the world’s first full-frame black and white digital camera, Leica M Monochrom. The inability to take pictures in color is due to the design of the camera's 18-megapixel matrix. It lacks the Bayer filter needed to convey color information to the pixels. The camera's sensor doesn't see color, but it does produce sharper monochrome images. In addition to the basic black and white Leica, it can be equipped with a Summicron lens. Magnum agency photographer Jacob Aue Sobol has already tried out the new photo product in action. He traveled from Moscow to Beijing along the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Railways, and captured what he had left in monochrome photographs.

Lytro Camera

Last year, a Silicon Valley group announced the Lytro camera, which eliminated the traditional pre-shoot delay for focusing on a subject. Instead, the developers have achieved the ability to preserve the light field of the image. Instead of a sensor, the Lytro camera uses microscopic lenses that can record 11 million rays of light. By the way, it is in them, and not in pixels, that the resolution of the new product is measured. After the camera records the color, brightness, and direction of the light, the photographer can begin post-focusing. You can focus on any photographic object, be it a person’s face, a monument or a tree branch. The Lytro camera is very easy to use. It has only two buttons: power and shutter, as well as a noise slider. The cost of the camera ranges from $399 to $499 depending on the memory capacity (8 and 16 GB).

Fujifilm FinePix 3D W3

Taking three-dimensional photographs, as well as shooting videos in 3D format, became possible with the introduction of the Fujifilm FinePix 3D W1 camera. The world's first model of an amateur 3D device was presented in 2008, and serial production of the devices began a year later. Today the second version of the 3D camera is on sale. The Fujifilm makes it possible to make three-dimensional images thanks to the device’s two lenses and two matrices. When you press the shutter button, the camera takes a couple of pictures: the first one shows the image of the right, and the second - the left “eye”. Then the pictures are superimposed on each other. The LCD display of the device, covered with a special film, allows you to view the received frames without 3D glasses. The picture really turns out three-dimensional and changes depending on the angle of inclination. You can also take high-quality classic 2D photos with the Fujifilm camera.

Photomask Liquid Image Explorer

Taking pictures underwater without using heavy equipment is now possible thanks to the Liquid Image Explorer mask camera. Externally, it differs little from traditional diving equipment, but is equipped with a built-in camera, shutter buttons, and memory card slots. With the Liquid Image Explorer mask, you can take photos and record videos at a depth of up to 20 m. In addition, it has an increased viewing angle of 74°, thanks to which the objects being photographed are completely included in the frame. The tempered glass of the mask, which does not fog up under water, has special crosshairs that allow you to find the desired angle. You can take a photo or start recording a video by pressing one button, which will be convenient to feel even with diving gloves. The mask camera runs on regular batteries, which can be easily replaced on shore if necessary.

GoPro Digital Hero 3 Camera

In 2007, the Californian company GoPro made good gift to all fans of extreme sports. The 3-megapixel digital camera Digital Hero 3 went on sale. It became the third model of a wrist camera from GoPro. The compact and lightweight camera body, which weighs only 130 g, can be mounted on an athlete's hand, bicycle handlebar, helmet, or even a boat oar. In addition, thanks to the waterproof box with the camera, you can dive to a depth of up to 30 m. Also, according to the manufacturer, the camera is not afraid of shaking, shock and contact with dust. The Digital Hero 3 device runs on a pair of AA batteries, the charge of which is enough to shoot a video lasting up to 54 minutes. By the way, video recording occurs at a frequency of 30 frames per second, which provides good quality the resulting image.

Kidizoom camera

Late last year, British bookmakers were taking bets on children's toys that were expected to be the best-selling Christmas toys. As a result, the Kidizoom camera was included in the top three most desired children's gifts. A device for the youngest photographers was presented to parents by VTech several years ago. Kidizoom cameras primarily attract attention with their bright design. Girls will be able to choose between pink and orange, and boys will be able to choose between blue and green colors of the shock-resistant case. Despite the fact that from the outside Kidizoom resembles a children's toy, it is a full-fledged digital camera. The Kidizoom Twist model is equipped with a 4x zoom, a 4-megapixel matrix, built-in memory, and a slot for flash cards. In addition to the standard shooting function, the camera offers the ability to subsequently edit photo and video material.

Today almost everyone has a camera, be it a powerful one SLR camera or a regular digital point-and-shoot camera. Cameras have become a part of our daily life, ceasing to be something original or interesting. However, today there are still camera models that can boast of their uniqueness. Each of these unusual devices has an original design, interesting technical characteristics or innovative capabilities. In this review, we present to your attention the most unusual cameras that are worth paying attention to.

Leica M Monochrom – monochrome photography without compromise

And the first interesting camera in this review is the Leica M Monochrom, which is the world's first full-frame black and white digital camera. The unusual thing about this camera is that its design does not include a Bayer filter, which is used in modern photography to transmit color information to pixels. As a result of this technical solution, the 18-megapixel matrix of the Leica M Monochrom camera does not “see” colors, but provides the sharpest monochrome images, without any compromises. Black and white photographs taken with a Leica camera unusual design, are distinguished by their clarity, sharpness and wide dynamic range.

The capabilities of this camera, 35 mm format, have already been tested by the photographer of the famous Magnum agency, Jacob Aue Sobol, who traveled from Moscow to Beijing along the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Railways. The result of his trip was a wealth of stunning monochrome photographic images captured using the one-of-a-kind Leica M Monochrom camera.

Spinner 360° camera for panoramic shots

Panoramic photographs always cause a lot of delight among viewers; they are inimitable and unique in their own way. But to obtain such images, photographers sometimes have to work hard. Now it is possible to get panoramic images with one press of the shutter button. All thanks to the unusual Spinner 360° camera, released in 2010. This camera is unique in that it has a horizontal viewing angle of 360 degrees. This stretches the panoramic shot as wide as possible.

The process of shooting with the Spinner 360° camera looks very simple. To take a panoramic photo, you just need to hold the camera in one hand and pull the shutter ring with the other hand. At the same second, the camera begins to rotate around its axis 360 degrees, including absolutely everything around the photographer in the frame. This creates an extra wide-angle photographic image of the surrounding landscape that is four times longer than normal.

Lytro - shooting without focusing

All modern cameras are necessarily equipped with a focusing system, the implementation of which requires a certain delay before shooting so that the camera can focus on the subject being photographed and thereby ensure that sharp images are obtained. But experts from Silicon Valley decided to abandon the use of a focusing system in their camera called Lytro. This unique camera differs from all others in that it is capable of preserving the light field of the image through special microscopic lenses.

While any digital camera can only capture what hits its sensor, the Lytro camera can track the movement of each light ray, its color, intensity and even direction. As a result, a unique model of interactive photography is created, when focus can be adjusted after shooting, focusing it either on background objects or on what is located in the foreground. With the Lytro camera, photographers no longer have to fiddle with manual or auto focus and then regret the blurry photos.

GoPro Digital Hero 3 – a wrist camera for extreme conditions

Today you won’t surprise anyone with various photo and video cameras in a waterproof case for use in the most extreme conditions. However, when doing active sports, even such cameras are not enough to get interesting pictures. Because a person simply doesn’t have enough hands to take photographs in such conditions. Therefore, an unusual GoPro wrist camera appeared on the market. DigitalHero 3, with which you can take pictures without picking up the camera.

Made in a compact and lightweight body, it is attached to a person’s hand, a bicycle handlebar or a boat oar. This unique camera is equipped with a 3-megapixel sensor and an f/2.8 lens. GoPro models. DigitalHero 3 is not afraid of contact with dust, shaking, or mechanical shock. This is a great gift for all fans of extreme entertainment.

"Spy" camera ChobiCam One HD

The ChobiCamOne HD camera is interesting for its ultra-compact size. She is the smallest in the world, weighing only 12 grams. Such a camera can easily fit between two fingers of one hand. In terms of its dimensions, it is no different from a regular flash drive (43x21x12 mm). Despite its miniature size, the ChobiCamOne HD camera boasts very good technical characteristics. In particular, it is capable of taking photographs with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and even recording video in 720p format. In addition, the camera supports the ability to change lenses.

Kidizoom – a camera for the little ones

It's no secret that even small children love to take photographs. However, parents cannot give their child their own camera because they fear for its safety. After all, children, on top of everything else, also love to break and find out how their toys work. Manufacturers thought about this problem and released a unique camera, Kidizoom, which is a device for the youngest photographers. This camera is distinguished by its bright colors, which will appeal to any child, and its compact size.

The Kidizoom camera is like a real child's toy, but at the same time allows you to take photos and videos, play pre-installed games and edit images. The camera is equipped with a special rubberized body, a two-megapixel matrix and a cable for connecting to a TV or personal computer.

Colorful cameras La Sardina

Photographic equipment manufacturers are currently paying close attention to the appearance and design of camera bodies. And although quite a few cameras with interesting and memorable designs have already appeared on the market, hardly anyone can compete in this matter with cameras from the LaSardina series. In appearance they resemble a sardine can.

This line of cameras initially consisted of four models, stylized as corresponding canned goods. In addition, they were distinguished by “talking” names, such as ElCapitan, Fischer’sFritze, SeaPride and CalamareMarathon. But in the end, cheerful multi-colored LaSardina cameras were released into mass sale, which invariably make people smile and bring them good mood. LaSardina are unusual and creative cameras for Lomography lovers.

Liquid Image Explorer

Another truly unusual camera is the Liquid Image Explorer, which is a real mask camera. In appearance, the Liquid Image Explorer camera is not much different from the usual diving equipment. All you have to do is put on this camera mask and you can enjoy the beauty underwater world, while simultaneously recording everything he saw. With just the touch of a finger, you can take both photos and videos while diving to a depth of up to twenty meters. In order for the photographer under water to quickly find the desired angle, special crosshairs are applied to the tempered glass of the mask, which does not fog up under water. The Liquid Image Explorer mask camera runs on regular batteries, which can be quickly changed on shore if necessary.

TouchSight

Finally, it’s worth talking about another unique camera, which is still only an experimental development, but at the same time has an important social orientation. This is a revolutionary TouchSight camera designed for people with low vision. It allows you to convert a photo image into Braille, that is, a reading and writing system for the blind. Thanks to the 3-D Braille screen, users can literally “feel” their photos.

After releasing the shutter, the audio recording function is activated, which makes it possible to make voice notes for each photo. The sound file and picture are then combined together to become a tangible photograph for a person suffering from severe or complete loss of vision. The TouchSight camera is perhaps the most unusual in the world because it allows even visually impaired people to become amateur photographers.

Cameras can come in different shapes and sizes. The rules that determine the functionality of the camera allow you to endlessly experiment and implement new ideas. It's no secret that before the 1980s there was a time of experimentation with design, but even after that, creative examples continued to appear. During the formation of standards, many strange things appeared, including cameras. Some ideas were liked by 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: DSLR
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 the release of a "Sport" model with a red Ferrari and a khaki "Tramp" model.

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

Two AAA batteries were used to operate the camera. They moved the film and cocked the shutter. They also charged the flash.

Pressing the button on the back releases 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 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 once. The use of Polaroid technology made it possible to send 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 people clearly, making it easier to frame for photos. The correct camera-to-subject distance allows you to take identical shots that meet document photo standards. The device is intended for use with 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 operate. Combination of camera and radio. In the 40s, radio was tube radio. The camera body is made of wood and covered with decorative paper. Power is supplied from the battery.

The camera is made in the Chicago area. On the front panel was the Monarch family emblem. The camera is attached to the radio using four screws that go through the inside of the camera unit. This design allows the radio to be used in remote areas. electrical network areas and on hikes.

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 indicates intensive use. The body is made of cast aluminum and...

The device has four identical lenses to capture four photos simultaneously. Polaroid Pack-100 technology lets you release photos instantly. Aperture adjustment is common to all lenses.

The shutter is synchronized with the flash using coaxial connectors.

Interestingly, the lenses are not positioned to capture a single point. Visible in the viewfinder total area four images, but each individual photo 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

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

13 Blair Stereo Hawkeye No. 2 (1904)

Camera Type: Folding 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, 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

Canon EOS 1Xe is an EOS DSLR camera. 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 case 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: DSLR
Country of origin: Japan
Maximum aperture: F/6.3
Film format: 35
Lens 35-80 mm

Chinon GS-8 is similar to 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 plate

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

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. Less than 4,000 copies were produced in total.

The shutter operates at speeds ranging from 1/500 to 4.5 seconds.

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

The device allows you to take 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

The Stereo Realist is a highly original stereo system.

Lifting the lid, which also serves 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 of a second. On receiving lenses, you can adjust the aperture in the range from 3.5 to 22.

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

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

There is also the 1042 model, which is equipped with an F/2.8 aperture lens.

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 daytime. The shutter is made like a valve. The speed is controlled by spring tension. Pulling the trigger after a shot is taken rotates the plate assembly, 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 aluminum. Other mechanical parts are made of brass.

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

You need to scroll the film manually. The frame numbering disk is designed for only 12 divisions. When using film with 24 or 36 frames, you need to keep in mind how many cycles have already been done.

22 Feinwerktechnik Mec 16 SB (1960)

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

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

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

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 whose name was changed 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

Safari 127 was doing well in the early 70s. It is positioned as very simple camera. Thanks to the use of plastic, the device is lightweight.

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 became the renamed Yashica Atoron and was used for the needs of the Quelle (Germany) parcel company. Apart from the name, the cameras are no different.

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 film plane. The shutter has only one speed. A huge deflector is located above the flash. To release the shutter there is a white rectangular button. Behind the camera is a cover covering 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 came for flat cameras with the shape of a flying saucer. 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 Fuji's compact cameras. It has a Fujinon 38-115mm zoom lens with autofocus and quick access to three focal lengths: 38, 75 and 115mm. Film movement is fully motorized.

The flash is equipped with automatic modes.

The camera was presented at Photokina 1990. It has been available on the French market since July 1991. The camera came with an additional flash. The built-in flash was used to eliminate 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 is 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 makes it possible 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 telephotos 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 at speeds of 1/2 - 1/1000 seconds.
Sliding yellow filter
rangefinder with parallax correction and diopter adjustment
The hinged front cover serves to cock 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 similar to a cigarette filter. It can be locked to prevent accidental operation by turning it.

The lens has a focal length of 27 mm, aperture - 9.5. The shutter has only one speed: 1/100 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 25 mm

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. What is original is that the camera acts as a viewfinder, and the lens is located in the stomach.

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

40 Houghton Ful-Vue (1953)

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

41 Inconnue Kid

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
Lens focal length 35 mm

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

The viewfinder is clear and full frame. Images are projected onto 24x24 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 a table located on the left lens. Minimum aperture F/22.

43 Keystone Wizard 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. It uses the "Electric Eye" 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 23 mm

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 focus, you first need to 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 137 mm

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

Focusing is achieved thanks to the paired rangefinder. Exposure is automatic and adjusted with an exposure meter. When there is insufficient lighting, a red light appears in the viewfinder. In this case, you must use the flash. The size of the photo card is 9.7x10.2 cm. The photo itself has a size of 6.7x9. Film sensitivity is approximately 23 DIN.

48 Konica Aiborg (1991)

Camera type: Compact
Country of origin: Japan
Film format: 35
Zoom lens 35-105 mm

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

The device also has a number of advanced functions:

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 specified 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 photos of friends and family simply by placing the camera on the table. Infrared remote control remote control will allow the photographer to appear in the frame. The tripod has two legs. The third leg is the lens cap.

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

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 catalogs in the mid-seventies. It is sold under the KONICA brand, but is a 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 is a small camera with no obvious markings. In fact, these are F-21 and Ajax-12.
The device is intended for special services. The shutter has two metal sectors behind the lens.

There is no viewfinder or flash. The camera has two side contacts for using additional lighting in camouflage devices.

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

To connect the camera to a PC, you just need to plug the cable into the camera on one side and into the USB port on the other. Once installed, the software opens up a wide range of possibilities: printing, formatting, cropping, saving, and other manipulations with photographs.

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 internal 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 37 mm and weighs only 215 g.

If just a camera phone isn't enough for you, check out this "waterproof (30m) GoPro Digital Hero wrist camera." It can take digital photos with a resolution of 648 x 480 / video 320×240. 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 photo, just lay it out in a position perpendicular to your hand and shoot!

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

Triops is a powerful digital camera with three ultra-wide-angle lenses. The device can be tossed, suspended, turned over - it is capable of taking pictures in any position. The camera responds to sounds, movements and manual shutter releases. There is a sports mode, when photos are taken at a minimum interval, and 360-degree panoramic shooting. All working parts are housed in a durable housing. Photos can be transferred wirelessly to a separate screen. The screen serves as an image processing and storage device, as well as a charger for the camera.

This concept from Samsung combines two sides of the digital photo coin - shooting and viewing images. Camera and photo frame in one bottle. The thin body has a special recess and a barrel-shaped grip to make it easier to hold the camera. There are no adjustment buttons - the camera does everything itself. Your task is to point the lens at the object and shoot. The images are clearly visible on the large, bright screen, and the built-in “foot” stand allows you to place 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 vision problems. Easy to use, it has a unique option to record sound for three seconds after the shutter is released. Audio recordings will help the photographer remember the conditions under which the shooting was made; this function will also be useful when sorting photographs. For obvious reasons, Touch Sight doesn't have an LCD screen, but it does have a lightweight, flexible Braille screen that displays photos in 3D so users can "touch" their photos. The sound file and image are saved together into one photo that can be touched, shared online, or uploaded to other Touch Sight cameras.” In the process of creating this device, Chu Li came to the conclusion that when taking pictures, it is best to hold the camera in the area of your forehead, as if it were your third eye. This is supposed to be the optimal position for stabilizing the camera and aiming the lens. However, to hell with skepticism - Chu Li is right about some things. Possessing acute hearing, blind people easily determine distances. They hear the subtle rustling of leaves, and such sound markers help them estimate distances to objects. Blind people also use other senses to perceive the world: for example, the heat emitted by the sun or a lamp tells them the location of the light source, which is important for photography.

Camera grenade SatuGO. This concept camera comes with a special mount and a shutter release in the shape of a pin ring. It has two timer settings for shooting (3 and 10 seconds), however, it can turn on automatically to start shooting not only using a timer, but also simply from a mechanical shock. It is enough to throw such a photo grenade at some object and when it comes into contact with the surface, it will take the picture where the camera lens was pointed. 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”.

P.S. Below are other cameras. These are classic, antique cameras.