Camera Gear

Lola Digital Camera

News & Features

The Lola Digital Camera Is a Delightful $109 Y2K Escape from Smartphone Photo Overload

The Lola Digital Camera is a $109 pocket-sized compact camera built for people who miss the imperfect charm of early-2000s snapshots but don’t necessarily want to go hunting on eBay for a scratched-up point-and-shoot. Available with a clear transparent shell, a Betty Boop shell, or a retro silver shell, Lola combines an 8-megapixel sensor, built-in flash, USB-C charging, video recording, a 2.8″ screen, and plenty of creative filters. Its best trick may be what it doesn’t have: apps, alerts, texts, or the tiny doom-scrolling portal we call a smartphone.

Three Legged Thing Axis Strap System

Crowdfunding, Gear Bits

3 Legged Thing Reinvents Camera Carry with the NASA-Trusted Axis Strap System, Now on Kickstarter

Camera straps just got a serious upgrade. Renowned British camera gear maker 3 Legged Thing is stepping into the carry solution arena with the debut of its Axis Strap System, now live on Kickstarter. At the core of Axis are two revolutionary components: the exclusive 4 Axis QD Buckle and a reimagined version of the classic QD Swivel. Originally engineered for use in astronautics, military, and law enforcement — and even trusted by NASA for securing cargo — this ultra-reliable quick-detach system has been redesigned by 3 Legged Thing to keep your camera secure, accessible, and always ready for action.

3 Legged Thing Str3amcase

Reviews

3 Legged Thing Str3amcase Review: High Quality Sound, Plug and Play Ease

3 Legged Thing is a Stagsden, Bedfordshire, England-based manufacturer of tripods, camera bags, and accessories. I have reviewed a few of their products and found them excellent and full of personality, with colorful anodized components and a modular design. As the company’s first piece of audio gear, the 3 Legged Thing Str3amcase wireless lavalier microphone system is breaking new ground for the brand.

Icefox UHD 4K Action Camera (Model 18)

Reviews

Updated: Icefox UHD 4K Action Camera (Model 18) Review: 4K Video and Almost Every Accessory You Might Need at a Budget Price

The 2024 action camera market offers a wide range of design, quality, and price options, from under $40 to over $400. GoPro’s iconic design remains the most popular, with many brands offering similar styles at varied specs and prices, making it tough to choose. Icefox stands out with two nearly identical 4K cameras, the Model 18 and Model 19. This review focuses on the Icefox UHD 4K Action Camera (Model 18).