Polaroid's 'Instagram' Inspired Camera Is Taking The Web By Storm
Polaroid's 'Instagram' Camera Is Causing A Stir
Thomas Tamblyn— The Huffington Post UK
Polaroid's new 'Instagram' camera is causing a bit of a stir.
It's called the Socialmatic and it's a large app-shaped instant camera that can share to social media or -- if you're feeling old school -- can print large 2x3" photos in under a minute.
Don't be fooled by the appearance, the Socialmatic may look like a toy but there's a powerful 14MP sensor, 2MP rear-facing camera for 'selfies' and a large 4.5-inch touchscreen for edits on the go.
And it was trending on Facebook this morning. From what we can tell, the world is ready to go back to print...
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It runs Google's Android operating system which gives you access to a range of apps including of course Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Naturally it being a camera shaped like a well known photo-sharing app there are a host of in-built Socialmatic filters that you'll be able to use on your shots.
So how do you get one of these quirky cameras? Well you can grab one from Photojojo for the princely sum of just £191. You'll also get 10 prints to get your started.
Weird Cameras
Lomography Konstruktor(01 of06)
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We have become too 'hands-off' as creators, or at least that's the view of Lomography. To combat this they have created the Lomography Konstruktor, an SLR camera that you have to build yourself. Think of it as the Airfix for Shoreditch and you'll get the idea. Once built you'll have your very own fully-working 35mm SLR camera that'll perform only as well the care you put into building it. Price: £55
Lytro Illum(02 of06)
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The Lytro Illum is seven years in the making, and we tell you what it does, you'll probably understand why. It's a Light Field Camera which means that not only does it capture the image, but it also captures the direction that the light is moving within that image. What this then allows you to do is refocus the image afterwards because essentially what you've done is capture the 3D space in front of you. Price: $1,599
Parrot Bebop(03 of06)
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OK so it's not technically a camera.Then again it has about as much right to be in this list as any of the others because it's essentially a camera which can fly. The Parrot Bebop is an ultra-lightweight drone that features a massive 14MP 'Fisheye' camera that can shoot 30fps HD footage or take 180-degree wide-angle photos. Price: TBC
Polaroid Z2300W(04 of06)
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The Polaroid Z2300W is the digital reimagining of a classic. Its purpose is simple, to let you take you take photos and then within seconds have a physical copy in your hand. Using a 10MP sensor it'll create 2x3 prints. It's a classic, and it's a classic for a reason. Price: £149.99
Canon Legria Mini X(05 of06)
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The Legria Mini X is definitely a camera, just not in the conventional sense because while most our outward facing, this one is staring at you. All the time. It's Canon's first attempt at creating a camera for the 'YouTube generation'. It's equipped with everything you need to turn your room into a studio whether it's live-streaming or taking pictures using its ultra-wide angle 12MP sensor. If you're looking to become a vlogger, then this is your starting point. Price: £319
Autographer(06 of06)
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Autographer is a product that puts forward the interesting theory that 'we should all stop taking pictures and get one with our lives'. With this in mind it's a camera that you wear around your neck or on your shirt and then throughout the day a myriad of sensors will detect when something interesting is happening and it'll take a picture. You simply leave it running and it'll capture life for you. Price: £299