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Architect Christian Tonko played with a double metaphor when designing the Camera Lucida studio. The name of the cantileverd hillside space, Latin for "bright chamber," references the open window facing the valley below, as well as the skylight that bathes the workspace in natural light.
Architect Christian Tonko played with a double metaphor when designing the Camera Lucida studio. The name of the cantileverd hillside space, Latin for "bright chamber," references the open window facing the valley below, as well as the skylight that bathes the workspace in natural light.
The office houses the letter “U" as well as cameras.
The office houses the letter “U" as well as cameras.
Friends from Tonko's hometown of Bregenz, Austria, commissioned the studio when they acquired some land next to their home. They use it for drawing and sketching, as well as creating clay and gypsum sculptures that are later cast into bronze. Since the area is close to where he grew up, Tonko was incredibly familar with the view from the hillside.
Friends from Tonko's hometown of Bregenz, Austria, commissioned the studio when they acquired some land next to their home. They use it for drawing and sketching, as well as creating clay and gypsum sculptures that are later cast into bronze. Since the area is close to where he grew up, Tonko was incredibly familar with the view from the hillside.
The Diana Mini JIYU, with lens cap.
The Diana Mini JIYU, with lens cap.
Back Camera
Back Camera
Mini Lumio+ by Max Gunawan for Lumio, $125 at hellolumio.com An extra lightweight companion to the original Lumio, a literal book light created by architect Max Gunawan, the mini Lumio+ achieves the same spellbinding LED effect as its predecessor, while also providing a portable means to charge electronics.
Mini Lumio+ by Max Gunawan for Lumio, $125 at hellolumio.com An extra lightweight companion to the original Lumio, a literal book light created by architect Max Gunawan, the mini Lumio+ achieves the same spellbinding LED effect as its predecessor, while also providing a portable means to charge electronics.
The gold (nonfunctioning) surveillance camera by artist Camp Bosworth in the stairwell previously hung in the glass entryway of the family’s former house in Houston.
The gold (nonfunctioning) surveillance camera by artist Camp Bosworth in the stairwell previously hung in the glass entryway of the family’s former house in Houston.
Founded in 2005, Myfox benefits from years of consumer insight that newer smart home security startups lack. Studying user feedback from across Europe, the French company found 30 percent of users were unplugging their cameras when home to protect themselves from hackers' prying eyes.
Founded in 2005, Myfox benefits from years of consumer insight that newer smart home security startups lack. Studying user feedback from across Europe, the French company found 30 percent of users were unplugging their cameras when home to protect themselves from hackers' prying eyes.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
A series of classic cameras.
A series of classic cameras.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
A perfect gift for any budding photographer, this pinhole camera kit even includes darkroom chemicals to process your photos. Even comes with a nifty booklet with instructors and the history of photography. Snap away, snappers! $40
A perfect gift for any budding photographer, this pinhole camera kit even includes darkroom chemicals to process your photos. Even comes with a nifty booklet with instructors and the history of photography. Snap away, snappers! $40
The smart camera, once thought of as a single-function technology that lets homeowners monitor their property remotely via app, is finding promising new applications. Vivint's Ping Camera is designed to initiate two-way videochats with one touch, a feature they predict will be embraced by working parents who want to quickly contact their kids who are too young for cell phones. "It is to FaceTime, what text is to email," says Vivint chief marketing officer Jefferson Lyman.
The smart camera, once thought of as a single-function technology that lets homeowners monitor their property remotely via app, is finding promising new applications. Vivint's Ping Camera is designed to initiate two-way videochats with one touch, a feature they predict will be embraced by working parents who want to quickly contact their kids who are too young for cell phones. "It is to FaceTime, what text is to email," says Vivint chief marketing officer Jefferson Lyman.
Dropcam cameras with motion detectors are installed throughout the property. Willson also uses them to manage beer and wine fermentation remotely.
Dropcam cameras with motion detectors are installed throughout the property. Willson also uses them to manage beer and wine fermentation remotely.
The orange his-and-hers lamps in the bedroom came from Högner's sister's childhood bedroom. "My sister prefers new things," said Högner. "But my dad can't throw anything out.
The orange his-and-hers lamps in the bedroom came from Högner's sister's childhood bedroom. "My sister prefers new things," said Högner. "But my dad can't throw anything out.
SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA
SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Introduce a younger cousin to the joys of pre-Instagram, highly-filtered photography with this Lomography camera. ($33)
Introduce a younger cousin to the joys of pre-Instagram, highly-filtered photography with this Lomography camera. ($33)
80 years In 1934, Piero Boffi left his job with aircraft manufacturer Caproni and established Boffi, a kitchen and bathroom company dedicated to craft-like quality. Joe Colombo's 1963 Minikitchen, a large multi-functional trolley, remains one of Boffi's most popular products. Photo courtesy of Boffi.
80 years In 1934, Piero Boffi left his job with aircraft manufacturer Caproni and established Boffi, a kitchen and bathroom company dedicated to craft-like quality. Joe Colombo's 1963 Minikitchen, a large multi-functional trolley, remains one of Boffi's most popular products. Photo courtesy of Boffi.
Screens can be used to alter the amount of daylight that streams into the studio.
Screens can be used to alter the amount of daylight that streams into the studio.
The single skylight helps light the artists' workstation. The simple interior, really a shed with smooth concrete surfaces, provides a stark yet airy space for creative pursuits.
The single skylight helps light the artists' workstation. The simple interior, really a shed with smooth concrete surfaces, provides a stark yet airy space for creative pursuits.
Finished this past fall, Camera Lucida lived up to Tonko's vision of a functional and earnest space for work and reflection. A staircase leads to a second level with additional workspace.
Finished this past fall, Camera Lucida lived up to Tonko's vision of a functional and earnest space for work and reflection. A staircase leads to a second level with additional workspace.
Julia: How to Make a Concrete Camera Are you looking for a creative project for the weekend? Well look no further! Why not make a pinhole camera out of concrete? I came across this DIY tutorial and was surprised that this unlikely material was being used to make a camera. How wonderful!
Julia: How to Make a Concrete Camera Are you looking for a creative project for the weekend? Well look no further! Why not make a pinhole camera out of concrete? I came across this DIY tutorial and was surprised that this unlikely material was being used to make a camera. How wonderful!
Apple may not be exhibiting at CES this year, but it will still have remarkable reach thanks to HomeKit, a platform that lets companies develop smart-home gadgets that users can control with an iPhone or iPad. The introduction of HomeKit has sparked a race among innovators to create gadgets that can run on the platform. One of these, Withings, made a name for itself with wearables and other gadgets that promote health. This year it is branching out with Home, a smart HD camera and air-quality monitor that users can control from anywhere with an Apple device via HomeKit.
Apple may not be exhibiting at CES this year, but it will still have remarkable reach thanks to HomeKit, a platform that lets companies develop smart-home gadgets that users can control with an iPhone or iPad. The introduction of HomeKit has sparked a race among innovators to create gadgets that can run on the platform. One of these, Withings, made a name for itself with wearables and other gadgets that promote health. This year it is branching out with Home, a smart HD camera and air-quality monitor that users can control from anywhere with an Apple device via HomeKit.
The Myfox Security Camera responds to these concerns with an ingenious solution: a motorized shutter. Using a smartphone app, homeowners can open and close the camera's aperture as needed. Thus, it is as effective at safeguarding your property as it is your privacy.
The Myfox Security Camera responds to these concerns with an ingenious solution: a motorized shutter. Using a smartphone app, homeowners can open and close the camera's aperture as needed. Thus, it is as effective at safeguarding your property as it is your privacy.
Smart Security Cameras–Your smartphone camera is great for capturing all kinds of fun events and activities. And now, with the aid of smart security cameras, your phone can give you a birds-eye view of all that’s happening in and around your home any time of day while you’re away. Activated by motion, smart cameras record clips of detected movement for added security. They also come in handy for looking in on the nanny, kids, pets, or elderly parents in your absence.
Smart Security Cameras–Your smartphone camera is great for capturing all kinds of fun events and activities. And now, with the aid of smart security cameras, your phone can give you a birds-eye view of all that’s happening in and around your home any time of day while you’re away. Activated by motion, smart cameras record clips of detected movement for added security. They also come in handy for looking in on the nanny, kids, pets, or elderly parents in your absence.
The lightweight camera, which provides a 1080P video sensor with CVR capabilities and 4x zoom, retails at $199.
The lightweight camera, which provides a 1080P video sensor with CVR capabilities and 4x zoom, retails at $199.
Digital: Light Field CameraThe Lytro Light Field Camera records the entire light field, rather than a 2D image, which allows users to refocus pictures after they have taken them.
Digital: Light Field CameraThe Lytro Light Field Camera records the entire light field, rather than a 2D image, which allows users to refocus pictures after they have taken them.
A snap taken with the JIYU camera.
A snap taken with the JIYU camera.
“Dropcam, now owned by Nest, is a video monitoring and security camera system. It can send alerts and records to the cloud, allowing you to view footage remotely."
“Dropcam, now owned by Nest, is a video monitoring and security camera system. It can send alerts and records to the cloud, allowing you to view footage remotely."
The Polaroid Z2300 Instant Digital Camera is the ultimate social media gadget as it allows you to capture, edit, and upload pictures instantly, and it even features an integrated printer. ($200)
The Polaroid Z2300 Instant Digital Camera is the ultimate social media gadget as it allows you to capture, edit, and upload pictures instantly, and it even features an integrated printer. ($200)
This mirrorless digital camera from Pentax, designed by Marc Newson, is a smaller form and fit with all the capabilities of a DSLR. Capable of capturing 30 frames per second, snapping photos at the speed of life has never been easier. ($900)
This mirrorless digital camera from Pentax, designed by Marc Newson, is a smaller form and fit with all the capabilities of a DSLR. Capable of capturing 30 frames per second, snapping photos at the speed of life has never been easier. ($900)

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