16 Cameras Made From Unusual Objects

You are receiving this message because you signed up for the Popular Photography e-newsletter. Click here if you wish to unsubscribe. 16 Cameras Made From Unusual Objects No images? View the online version. July 19, 2012 Breaking news from America's top photo magazines A Skull, An Egg And 14 Other Unusual Objects Turned Into Cameras Metal and plastic are great, but these DIY cameras are stand-alone pieces of art Most of the cameras we write about here at Popular Photography are made of familiar materials like plastic and magnesium alloy. But, the simple fact is you can make a camera out of almost anything. How about a trash bin? Sure! A dead turtle? That's a little creepy, but why not? Photographers are creative people and their imaginations don't end, or even begin with the photograph. Here's a collection of cameras made from odd objects. READ MORE >> Tips From a Pro: Shoot Better Food Photos With Any Camera Jeff Kauck shares strategies for great food shots, even if you only have your iPhone New Gear: Panasonic Lumix LX7 Advanced Compact Camera There's a new king of Panasonic's compacts Your Best Shot: July 2012 Show us your best work for a chance to be published in Popular Photography Photo of the Day See the whole gallery here.  Be the first to hear about new stuff on PopPhoto.com by subscribing to our revamped RSS feed! TECH SUPPORT Mega Worries Q. While I continue to be happy with my 6MP Pentax *ist Ds, I am looking to purchase another camera to get image stabilization and auto sensor cleaning. My major concerns with the new cameras are the large files they produce, and the effect this will have timewise on my computer. I have narrowed down my choices to the Pentax K200D (10.2MP) and the Pentax K-x (12.4MP). I am also looking at the Pentax K20D, the K-7, and the K-5, but these three have very high megapixel counts. Any thoughts? A. It’s a rare day here when we hear from someone who wants less, not more, pixel resolution. Note that your first four choices are discontinued models; while they may be available at some retailers, we’d go instead with the current Pentax K-5 or the new K-30 for improvements in autofocus speed and imaging quality. Both of these cameras offer speedy shooting in a rugged, weatherproof body. With either camera, you can step down the captured JPEG resolution: The 16MP K-5 can be set to 10-, 6-, or 2MP capture, and the 16MP K-30 can be dialed down to 12-, 8-, or 5MP. You can also combine RAW capture with any JPEG resolution. Do you have Tech Support Question? Post it on our Facebook Page.   More from PopPhoto.com:   Change your preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Forward this email Add newsletter@email.popphoto.com to your address book to ensure our emails reach your inbox. Copyright © Bonnier Corporation, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are those of the sponsors and are not an endorsement nor do they reflect the opinions of Bonnier Corporation or any of its publications.