Photography Gear

August 19, 2026

Meet Beni, a Hi-Tech Camera Robot That Will Follow You Around Like an Eager Puppy

Smartphone gimbals. Traveling tripods. Instagram boyfriends. Those are a thing of the past with Beni, an all-terrain camera robot that can follow you around and capture your best moments—even when they involve a ton of movement. While this sounds like something out of science fiction, it’s real. And best of all, you can own your own Beni when you back Mondo Robotics’ already successful Kickstarter campaign.

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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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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.