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How to convert a Leica M2 into a digital camera – a guide

Dec 11, 2024 Michael Suguitan

This post presents several upgrades to the Leica MPi, a Leica M2 with a Raspberry Pi-powered digital back. The most notable upgrade is a larger sensor…



This phone-attached polarizing microscope fits in your pocket… And your budget

Nov 22, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

Carrying a polarized microscope in your pocket sounds too good to be true. Yet, here we are. Meet the iMicro Q3p, a Kickstarter-backed gadget designed…



The Mambapod is a compact tripod you can mount anywhere

Nov 13, 2024 John Aldred

Mini tripods have become increasingly popular over the last few years. They’ve become a versatile and invaluable part of many creators’ kit bags. There are…



Peak Design kicks off its Outdoor Line with four new backpacks and sling bags

Sep 3, 2024 John Aldred

Peak Design has announced a new Outdoor Line of camera bags (Kickstarter). The new lineup includes two new backpacks and two sling bags, along with…



HoverAir X1 Pro/Pro Max are 4K and 8K flying selfie cameras

Aug 26, 2024 John Aldred

The HoverAir X1 (buy here) is a unique device amongst drones. It satisfies the <250g rules in place in much of the world but you…



Lexar launches Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub for smartphone filmmakers

Aug 9, 2024 John Aldred

Lexar has announced the new Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub. Oddly, though, this well-established company has launched the new devices on Kickstarter. Designed primarily…



This is why the Sony QX1 is still best in its class a decade after its release

Jul 16, 2024 John Aldred

Lately, we’ve seen renewed interest in turning one’s smartphone into a “real camera”. Recently, we’ve seen announcements from both Alice Camera, which is finally shipping…



PGYTech’s new OnePro Flex is the “world’s first camera backpack with suspension”

Jul 9, 2024 John Aldred

PGYTech has announced its new OnePro Flex camera backpack. The company claims it’s the world’s first camera backpack with suspension. In other words, it has…



The Lit Duo 1 is a handheld light meter and colour meter in one

Jul 8, 2024 John Aldred

It looks like there’s a new player in town when it comes to handheld light meters. While they might have fallen a little out of…



SwitchLens is a Micro Four Thirds sensor for your smartphone

Jun 24, 2024 John Aldred

If you’ve been looking at Alice Camera recently and thought, “That’s pretty cool, but what’s with all the AI?” then this might be just for…