Cool Gift of the Day
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
What it is:
A vintage-style camera that offers all the advantages of digital technology.
Why we love it:
First developed in Germany in the 1920's, the Rollei 6x6cm Twin Lens Reflex Camera has always been a preferred tool for serious photography, especially portraits. And because it's as pretty as the pictures it takes, the Rollei has became a classic of 20th century camera design. Now, many of the original's unique features (and all of its charm) can be yours in a retro-miniature package too awesome to believe! A 5 Mega Pixel camera with autofocus technology, the Rollei Mini allows you to shoot from a distance of 4 inches to infinity, saving each image to a Mini SD Card. Still the undisputed choice for portraits, the camera features an up-facing 1.1" square display for waist level shooting, which encourages your subjects to go on looking and acting naturally instead of posing for the camera. Although it uses no film, a turn of this crank readies the camera for the next shot.
Where to get it:
From
Amazon.com for a nostalgic $329.00.