Photography Gear

September 24, 2025

Miniature Retro-Style Kodak Camera Keychain Sells Out in 8 Minutes

In Greek mythology, a chimera is a monumental beast, a hybrid between two or more different creatures. It’s an apt description for Kodak’s new miniature Charmera, which, in a playful reference to its namesake, combines retro photography, nostalgia, and the cuteness of a key charm. Released on September 17, 2025, the Charmera is a clever reimagining of the KODAK Fling, first launched as a throwaway, portable camera in 1987.

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October 24, 2024

This Ergonomic Grip Turns Your Mobile Phone Into a Professional Camera

If you want to take your mobile phone photography to the next level, SNAPPY will do the trick. Now available on Kickstarter, this cool piece of camera gear is marketed as a “super stable ergonomic battery grip for mobile phones,” but it's much more than that. The mobile gimbal not only helps control the angle, lighting, and motion of your photos and videos, it also acts as a Bluetooth remote and a power bank.

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May 15, 2024

Super Telephoto Camera Lets You Capture HD Wildlife Photos and Videos With Your Smartphone

Capturing wildlife scenes can be difficult due to ever-changing landscapes and easily startled animals. Because of this, it can take photographers and videographers years before they're able to capture the clear shot they strive for. But as new models of cameras are being constantly invented and upgraded, they're accounting for these difficulties and improving their capabilities.

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October 13, 2023

Leica Releases Hybrid Camera That Can Print Photos and Save Them Digitally

The appeal of instant cameras is in the name. With just a click of a button, the image can be printed onto photo paper and developed in seconds. However, the downside is that these photos aren't saved digitally—that is, until now. Leica has released a sequel to their Sofort instant camera. The SOFORT 2 is a hybrid camera that includes both analog and digital capabilities.

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