This is a pretty impressive video demonstration of the incredible 83X optical zoom lens on Nikon’s COOLPIX P900 digital camera, which can be had for just over $500 these days. Its zoom is so good, it can fly you to the Moon, just like a real astronaut… who is on Earth, holding a camera.
For comparison, there’s another video taken during the day too:
So if you want to check out the moon up close, this is the camera for you. Or you could just buy a telescope. Don’t look at the Sun though. That’s a bad idea. Never stare at the sun.
[via Sploid via Geekologie]
This fun travel mug is the perfect gift for photography fanatics. Not only does it look exactly like a camera lens, it can stir your drinks for you.
The 11 ounce mug has a secure lid on top for travel and sipping on the go, and a stainless steel lining to help maintain temperature and no worries about plastic seeping into your drink.
It’s just $12.99(USD) over in the Technabob Shop – a 35% savings off the regular price.
Earlier this year, we checked out the ScopeAround, a set of affordable scientific cameras that stream video to smartphones. But if you’re looking for something even simpler and cheaper, check out SmartMicroOptics’ Blips, a pair of macro and micro lenses that you stick over your mobile device’s camera.
Blips lenses are mounted on films that adhere electrostatically to your mobile device. They also have reusable sticky portions on both ends to further secure the lens. The macro lens provides eight to 15 times magnification, while the micro lens magnifies an image between 16 to 30 times.
The lenses come with a case that fits in most wallets or pockets so you don’t have to keep them stuck on your phone.
Pledge at least ~$23 (USD) on Kickstarter to receive a pair of Blips lenses as a reward.
[via The Verge]
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Phoneography. If you own a smartphone, then you’ve no doubt dabbled in a lot of it. Phone makers are releasing phone after phone with camera upgrades that are better than the last. Now you can do even more with your phone’s camera (and take more artsy pictures!) with the 3-in-1 Mobile Lens Kit.
Included is a fisheye lens, wide-angle lens, and macro lens that you can use to take 180-degree fisheye, far away, and close-up photos, respectively.
What better time than to upgrade your current phoneography tools than now? The 3-in-1 Mobile Lens Kit is normally priced at $69, but it’s currently on sale for just $24.99.
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