Over the past year, 360-degree video has come a long way. When Facebook announced support for the video format, journalists implied that it was a passing gimmick. The format did gain some traction early on, and many concerts, DJs, and news events were broadcast in 360. However, the high cost of equipment meant that this …
In tech, we’re always fixated on what’s new. We want products that are revolutionary. We want products that change the way we live. Most importantly, we want products that do things we’ve never seen before. But there is one industry that took a different approach. Instant print cameras are, on paper, obsolete. But Polaroid proved …
These days, instant cameras are all the rage. What was once a popular trend back in the 70’s and 80’s, has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Some of this has to do with the similarities between the old-school Polaroid and modern social media apps like Instagram. But that’s far from the only reason. We’ve always …
With consumer camera equipment increasing in performance and decreasing in price, manufacturers are looking for new ways to give themselves an edge. One way to do so is through video. In the past, you’d have needed a dedicated video camera if you wanted high quality video. The feature was built in to many digital cameras, …
When the iPhone 7 first hit the market, the powerful built in camera lead reviewers to pose a question: “Do we even need dedicated cameras anymore?” In some ways, there is a bit of truth to the sentiment. The image sensors built into our phones are just as powerful as the most affordable digital cameras …