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100 Charismatic Cameras

From Palm-Sized DSLRs to Panoramic iPhone Cameras

— December 6, 2011 — Tech
These charismatic cameras prove that shutterbugs have a lot to celebrate. With so many interesting and innovative designs hitting the market at break-neck speed, you can achieve just about any photographic look you want with the right gadget.

From 3D cameras to crafty spy cameras, there is literally a clicker for every job. For the fashion conscious, there are countless captivating designs that are sure to make a statement every time a Kodak moment crops up. Models capable of facing the extremes of nature mean adrenalin junkies can get in on the action and document their stomach turning exploits without fear of harming an expensive camera. If you are a proud iPhone user, you'll be thrilled with all the dynamic photo-taking doodads and attachments their are currently available on the market.

Time by nature passes you by, but with anyone of these charismatic cameras in your corner you'll have all the tools necessary to capture it in a memorable and beautiful way.
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Sensational Lo-fi Lenses
Sensational Lo-fi Lenses
Holga Direct Has a Range of Retro Accessories for Your Camera
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98
Cartoon-Broadcasting Cameras
Cartoon-Broadcasting Cameras
Samsung's Children Animations Camera Will Capture Those Laughs
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97
Finger-Friendly Camera Concepts
Finger-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Air Clicker Lets You Point and Click to Snap Pics
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96
Child-Capturing Cameras
Child-Capturing Cameras
The Samsung ST700 Makes It Easier for Kids to Focus on the Frame
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95
Printer-Camera Hybrids
Printer-Camera Hybrids
The Printbrush 4×6 Leaves an Image on a Surface After Being Swiped
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94
Colossal Cameras
Colossal Cameras
Darren's Great Big Camera is Larger Than Life
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93
Building Block Cameras
Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Pinhole Camera is a Fully Functional Picture Taker
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92
Lifestyle Monitoring Devices
Lifestyle Monitoring Devices
The eButton Records Activities Throughout the Day
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91
Insect-Inspired Cameras
Insect-Inspired Cameras
The Butter-Fly Camera from Joh Minhoo Features a Retractable Tripod
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90
Durable Digital Cameras
Durable Digital Cameras
The Sugru Camera is a Perfect Starter Polaroid for Kids
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89
Superbly Skinny Cameras
Superbly Skinny Cameras
The Sony Cybershot TX55 Embodies Today's Most Cutting-Edge Technologies
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88
Fake Speed Cameras
Fake Speed Cameras
Ian Magee's Deceptive Birdhouse Works at Slowing Traffic Down
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87
Hi-Tech Touchscreen Cameras
Hi-Tech Touchscreen Cameras
The AXIO Blue Eye Crops Out the Buttons
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86
Sleek Pro-Worthy Cameras
Sleek Pro-Worthy Cameras
The Pentax Q Takes Your Photos From Dull to Dazzling with Various Lenses
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85
Powerful Portable Cameras
Powerful Portable Cameras
The Sony NEX-C3 Captures Quality Photos with the Smallest Lens
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84
Colossal Cameras
Colossal Cameras
The World's Biggest Photograph Goes on Display at the Culver Center of the Arts
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83
Button-Free Cameras
Button-Free Cameras
The Charlie Nghiem Rotor Digital Camera Design Presents a New Interface
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82
Compact Palm Camcorders
Compact Palm Camcorders
The Kodak Playfull Video Camera Makes for Handy Recording
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81
Versatile Video Devices
Versatile Video Devices
The Sony Handycam Boasts High-Performance Features Including a Projector
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80
Fun Fishy Cameras
Fun Fishy Cameras
Experiment with Your Photography Using the new Lomo La Sardina
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79
Panoramic Camera Attachments
Panoramic Camera Attachments
The BubbleScope Will be the First 360º Imaging Device
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78
Adorable Cartoon Cameras
Adorable Cartoon Cameras
The Superheadz Wide Lens Camera Series Features Colorful Characters
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77
3D Sports Viewing
3D Sports Viewing
Sony Allows TV Audiences to See the Wimbledon Championships in a New Light
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76
Convenient Capable Cameras
Convenient Capable Cameras
The Panasonic LUMIX GF3 is High Quality and Super Lightweight
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75
Miniature Capture Cameras
Miniature Capture Cameras
The Tilt-Shift Camera Makes This Photography Tool Accessible to All
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74
Action Ammunition Cams
Action Ammunition Cams
Rollei Bullet HD Proves that Small Devices Pack a Punch
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73
Flying Cameras
Flying Cameras
The Camerang Captures Aerial Self-Portraits with Ease
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72
Cream-Colored Cameras
Cream-Colored Cameras
The Olympus E-P3 is a Stylish Device with High-Tech Features
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71
3D Digital Cameras
3D Digital Cameras
The Panasonic Lumix 3D1 Adds a New Dimension to Photography
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70
Retro Movie Cameras
Retro Movie Cameras
The Lomography LomoKino Cam Captures in 35mm Film
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69
Luxury Camera Lens Stands
Luxury Camera Lens Stands
The Leica Lens Holder is a Risky Way to Store an Extra Lens
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68
Paintbrush Point-and-Shoots
Paintbrush Point-and-Shoots
The smartCAM by Denis Kalinin Reimagines Lensing
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67
Hammerhead Cameras
Hammerhead Cameras
The 2Duo Camera Concept Lets You Take Two Photos at the Same Time
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66
Candy-Hued Pocket Cameras
Candy-Hued Pocket Cameras
SQ30M Pocket Digital Camera Omits the Frills of Modern Point-and-Shoots
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65
Retro Camera Tools
Retro Camera Tools
The Poulain Tape Dispenser Disguises Itself as a Vintage Accessory
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64
Luxury Clothing Cameras
Luxury Clothing Cameras
The Leica Uniform Experiment D-Lux 5 is Perfect for Stylish Shutterbugs
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63
Exclusive Lustrous Cameras
Exclusive Lustrous Cameras
The Lecia M9-P Hammertone Camera is Available To Only 100 Customers
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62
Analog-Styled Digicams
Analog-Styled Digicams
The Digital Film Camera is an iF Concept Design Entry for 2011
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61
Cute Cat Cameras
Cute Cat Cameras
The Necono Digital Camera by Lisa Larson is a Must-Have for Cat Lovers
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60
HD Camera Phones
HD Camera Phones
The Altek Leo A14 is a High-Tech Smartphone that Boasts a 14-Megapixel Camera
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59
Augmented Eye Cameras
Augmented Eye Cameras
Tanya Marie Vlach Creates an Eye Camera to Enhance Vision
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58
Marvelously Macho Cameras
Marvelously Macho Cameras
The Red Epic Camera Lives Up to its Expert Name
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57
Slow-Motion Snapshots
Slow-Motion Snapshots
The Phantom V1610 is the Fastest-Recording Camera in the World
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56
Toytastic Robot Cameras
Toytastic Robot Cameras
The Special Edition Pentax K-r Kore Janai Robo Model DSLR
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55
Vintage Analogue Cameras
Vintage Analogue Cameras
The Carhartt x Powershovel Blackbird Fly is for Old-School Photographers
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54
Kinetic Intersections
Kinetic Intersections
Three Students Create People-Powered Street Lights & Traffic Signals
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53
SMS Security Cameras
SMS Security Cameras
The GSM Nightvision Security Camera Texts You in the Event of a Break In
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52
Fruitful Camera Campaigns
Fruitful Camera Campaigns
The Fuji Finepix XP10 Ads Show the Gadget's Plentiful Features
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51
Sprocket-Exposing Cameras
Sprocket-Exposing Cameras
The Powershovel Brand Creates Camera with Sprocket Patterns
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50
Creepy Skull Cameras
Creepy Skull Cameras
Wayne Martin Bleger's 'Third Eye' Camera Actually Takes Pictures
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49
Little Lomo Cameras
Little Lomo Cameras
The Lomography Diana Mini is a Vintage-Inspired Micro Camera
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48
Hipster Cam Keyholders
Hipster Cam Keyholders
These Lomography Keychains Display Your Photography Brand Loyalty
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47
Midas Touch Cameras
Midas Touch Cameras
The Lomography Gold Edition Includes the Diana F+, Diana Mini and Fisheye 2
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46
Flash Drive Cameras
Flash Drive Cameras
The Deceptively Designed Fuuvi Pick is a Fully Functional Digital Camera
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45
Outlet-Powered Spy Cams
Outlet-Powered Spy Cams
The AC Adapter Hidden Camera is Perfect for Subtle Spys
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44
Swivelling Mini Cams
Swivelling Mini Cams
The Samsung MultiView MV800 Helps Deal with Difficult Angles
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43
Retro Camera Lamps
Retro Camera Lamps
Dan Riordan Turns Photographer's Tools Into Objets d'Art
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42
Water-Defying Devices
Water-Defying Devices
Dive into the Sea with the Photojojo Underwater Digi Cam
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41
Superhero Cameras
Superhero Cameras
The DC Super Heroes RS1500 Collector Pack Will Enhance Your Camera
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40
Pinhole Packaging Cameras
Pinhole Packaging Cameras
Linna Xu Designs a Film Box That Doubles as a Pinhole Camera
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39
Remote-Controlled Video Cameras
Remote-Controlled Video Cameras
The Shift Concept Camera is Designed for Viral Video Makers
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38
Pro Photo Phone Add-Ons
Pro Photo Phone Add-Ons
The iShuttr Case Will Turn Your Camera Phone into a Real Camera
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37
Building Block Cameras
Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Leica M8 is a Playful Replica for Only a Fraction of the Cost
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36
Chest-Strapped Cameras
Chest-Strapped Cameras
Justin Olsen Created a Custom Rig to Capture Mountain Biking Moves
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35
H20-Friendly Adventure Cams
H20-Friendly Adventure Cams
ATC Mini Waterproof Camera Delivers High Definition in Small Sizes
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34
Quad-Lensed Cameras
Quad-Lensed Cameras
The Minox PX3D Compact Camera is a Mini 3D Camera
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33
High-Tech Hybrid Cameras
High-Tech Hybrid Cameras
The Pentax 645D Japan Urushi is the Photo-Snapper of the Year
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32
Elfish USB Cameras
Elfish USB Cameras
The Clap Digital Camera is Marvelously Minimalist
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31
Translucent Motion Cameras
Translucent Motion Cameras
The Sony SLT-A77 is Futuristic Video Fun
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30
Palm-Sized DSLRs
Palm-Sized DSLRs
The ChinaVasion DV59 Captures Video at 720p and Measures a Mere 1.25"
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29
Pair-and-Share Cameras
Pair-and-Share Cameras
The Hitch Camera Concept Encourages Overlapping Visual Experiences
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28
Covert Keychain Camcorders
Covert Keychain Camcorders
The Keyring Camera Unlocks Fingertip Filming
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27
Panoramic iPhone Cameras
Panoramic iPhone Cameras
The GoPano Micro Takes a 360-Degree Picture of Your Surroundings
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26
Subtle Candid Cameras
Subtle Candid Cameras
The Peepster Captures Those Natural, Unforgettable Moments
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25
Diminutive Digital Cameras
Diminutive Digital Cameras
The Chobi Cam Pro Snaps Photos and Captures HD Video
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24
Custom Tangerine Cameras
Custom Tangerine Cameras
The ColorWare Leica D-Lux 5 Lets You Have the Say in its Design
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23
Super Saturated Cameras
Super Saturated Cameras
Lomography Releases the Lomo LC-Wide Camera With an Extra Wide Lens
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22
Custom Face Cameras
Custom Face Cameras
The Pentax Optio 1500 Lets You Choose From a Selection of Sick Skins
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21
Damage-Proof Digital Cameras
Damage-Proof Digital Cameras
The New Ricoh PX Camera is Element-Enduring & Captures Great Shots
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20
Disney-Themed Cameras
Disney-Themed Cameras
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 is Perfect for Mickey Mouse Fans
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19
Wicked Wooden Cameras
Wicked Wooden Cameras
This Homemade Medium Format Camera is a Crazy Contraption
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18
Itty-Bitty Luxury Cameras
Itty-Bitty Luxury Cameras
Rollei 35 Compact Camera Gleams in All its Vintage Glory
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17
Retro Camera Nightlights
Retro Camera Nightlights
Jason Hull Creates Vintage Illuminating Comfort in the Dark
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16
Robotic DSLR Pushcarts
Robotic DSLR Pushcarts
Camera Table Dolly Provides a Steady Hand for Video Shoots
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15
Comfy Hipster Seating
Comfy Hipster Seating
The Bean Bags by Woouf Have a Retro Feel
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14
Infrared Digital Cameras
Infrared Digital Cameras
The Midnight Shot NV-1 Allows You to Shoot in Complete Darkness
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13
Calorie-Counting Cameras
Calorie-Counting Cameras
The Meal Snap App is Your Personal Picture-Taking Diet Coach
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12
Carefully Constructed Cameras
Carefully Constructed Cameras
The Papercraft Leica Cam is Delicate Yet Usable
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11
Retro Smartphone Video Cameras
Retro Smartphone Video Cameras
Slow Photography Lets You Take Photos like Its 1959
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10
Vintage Cardboard Cameras
Vintage Cardboard Cameras
The Pinhole Hasselblad by Kelly Angood Can Actually Take Photographs
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9
Mini Screenless Cameras
Mini Screenless Cameras
Or Leviteh's MMI Camera is Conveniently Small and Portable
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8
Covert Button Cameras
Covert Button Cameras
The HC-Smile is a Nosy Piece of Flair
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7
Revolutionary Wireless Cameras
Revolutionary Wireless Cameras
The Wvil Camera Puts All the Hardware into the Lens, Not the Body
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6
Twistable Cameras
Twistable Cameras
The Nikon D5R Digital SLR Camera Concept Gives Photographers an Ergonomic Edge
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5
Paper Cameras
Paper Cameras
The Jennifer Collier Paper Art Series is Unbelievable
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4
Portable 3D Cameras
Portable 3D Cameras
The GoPro 3D HERO System Lets You Shoot Your Action Shots in 3D
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3
Minuscule Micro Cameras
Minuscule Micro Cameras
The Mame Cam DX is Jam Packed With Full Functionality
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2
Tablet-Connected Public Cameras
Tablet-Connected Public Cameras
The DIY iPad Photo Booth Invites Better Capture Control
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1
Toy Brick Picture Cameras
Toy Brick Picture Cameras
The Legotron Camera is a Snapshot of DIY Success
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