To most, a camera is a camera. You use it to snap a photo; nothing more, nothing less. Innovators, however, are consistently creating counter-intuitive cameras, cameras with ulterior motives and nontraditional purposes. Some devices are simply cameras disguised as something else (like a watch or bracelet).
Check out this collection of counter-intuitive cameras, which bring a new approach to film documentation, and then take a moment to ponder what unique functionalities cameras will offer in the future!
24 Counter-Intuitive Cameras
Unconventional Cameras, from Golf-Improvement Cams to Projector Brace:
Katherinev123 — Nov 26, 2009 — Tech
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Inkless Filmless Cameras
Matty Martin's Punch Camera Creates Artful Images
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Projector Bracelets
The Snowcorn Camera Is Also A Translator and Business Card Scanner
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Cubicle Spy Cameras
Keep Track of the Office Surroundings With the WiSpi EX30
21
Pistol Cameras
The DORYU 2-16 Video Camera Makes for a Film-Friendly Gun
20
Soft Drink Spy Cams
The Coke Spy Camera Proves Big Brother is Everywhere
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DIY Transformer Camera
90's Toy Turned Into Picturesque Warrior
18
Gun-Shaped Cameras
Point & Shoot With 'Aimat' by Franziska Dierschke
17
Super Sticky Camera Pods
The Monsterpod Adheres to Any Surface
16
Secret Spy Lighters
The Lighter Spy Camera is the Ignition for Incognito Information
15
Human Perspective Cameras
‘The Human Eye' Concept Sees The World Through Your Eyes
14
Espionage Key Cams
The Fake Car Key Spy Camera is Privacy Law's Worst Nightmare
13
Sneaky Covert Cameras
The Super Secret Spy Lens Lets You Snap on the Sly
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Robotic Floating Cameras
The 'Wagabond' Camera Takes Pictures All by Itself
11
Self-Portrait Cameras
Samsung ST500 & ST550's Front Screen Makes Self-Shots Simple
10
Faux Security Camera Lamps
Spoticam Watches You While You Work
9
Camera Lens Calendars
Desktop Calendar is Perfect for Snap-Happy Photographers
8
Big Brother Detecting Gadgets
The Camera Detector Lets You Find Hidden Cameras
7
TV Bird Houses
Theft Deterring Avian Lure Looks Like a Hidden Video Camera
6
Sleek Surveillance Detection
WiFi-N-Spy Finder Protects You From Hidden Cameras
5
Stunt-Capturing Cameras
The Amazing Helmet Hero Wide Camera by GoPro
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Golf-Improving Cameras
The Casio EX-FS10 Will Analyze Your Golf Swing
3
Mini Concealed Cameras
The Button Camera is the Latest Innovation in Spying
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Extreme Sports Cameras
4P Uses GPS Beacon Armstrap for Self-Filming Video Action
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Deliberate Uglification
Trashing Your Camera to Deter Potential Thieves
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Shock Bonnets
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You as Optimus Prime
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Personal Spy Gear
Pocket Grappling Hook For Clandestine Missions
Anti-Hero Helmets
Latest Line of Atelier Ruby Helmets is Inspired by Steve McQueen
DIY Transformer Camera
90's Toy Turned Into Picturesque Warrior
Massaging Helmets
The Headtime Scalp Massager by Kinatech Soothes Your Noggin
Secret Spy Lighters
The Lighter Spy Camera is the Ignition for Incognito Information
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The LEICA S2 DSLR Features a Whopping 37.5 Megapixels
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Incredibly Close Cameras
The Avatar Digital Binocular's 40x Zoom is Right in Your Face
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Shrubbery Surveillance Units
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Recycled Can Origami
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Sneaky Covert Cameras
The Super Secret Spy Lens Lets You Snap on the Sly
Stalker Spot Lights
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Papercraft Pistols
Fierce Non-Firing Weapons
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SAM Snooper Camera Rod Extends from 25 Inches to 20 Feet
Home Movie Sets
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Cola Fashion
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Compact Camera Tripods
DigiDudes are Keychain Tripods With Bodacious Attitude
Projector Watches
‘Ex-Time' Displays Time Anywhere So You Can Feel Like Bond
Incognito Clocks
The Spy Camera Video Watch Captures Your Secrets
Projector Phones
Samsung i7410 Gives You Big Screen Media On the Go
Robotic Floating Cameras
The 'Wagabond' Camera Takes Pictures All by Itself
'Transformers' Jewelry
Dans-Magic Optimus Prime Ring Leads Up to the Sequel
Blooming Cameras
Hyun-mook Kang's 'Blossom' DPS Camera Design is for the Ladies
Extreme Sportography
360 View Outdoor Camera Captures Multiple Angles of Shred
Kosher Soft Drinks
Passover Coke Goes With Everything
Self-Portrait Cameras
Samsung ST500 & ST550's Front Screen Makes Self-Shots Simple
Pentagonal Pop Cans
Dzmitry Samal Unveils Geometric Coke Design
Bottle Cap Tripods
Clever Camera Mount Ensures You Can Take a Photo Anywhere
Super-Green Gadgets
Samsung's 'Blue Earth' Solar Phone Walks the Eco-Friendly Talk
3D Digital Cameras
Fujifilm Adds Another Dimension to Photography With the Fine Pix Real 3D
Illicit Condiment Dispensers
David Shrigley's Design Turns S&P Into Coke & Smack
3D Cameras
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A La Carte Cameras
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Sleek Tripod Chairs
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Chic Internet Finders
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Solar Birdhouses
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TV Bird Houses
Theft Deterring Avian Lure Looks Like a Hidden Video Camera
DIY Retro Phone Revamps
Turn Your Old Rotary Telephone Into a Lamp
Sleek Surveillance Detection
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Super Speed Cameras
Weisscam HS-2 High Speed Camera Blows the Doors Off of Video Capture
Stunt-Capturing Cameras
The Amazing Helmet Hero Wide Camera by GoPro
Flexible Camera Tripods
Gorillapod Lets You Take Photos From Any Angle
Feature Fused Cameras
Stop Motion, Audio and Video Combine in the Panasonic Lumix GH1
Crafty Projector Cameras
Snap your Photos & Display Them With the Nikon Coolpix s1000pj
Brand Adoration
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Micro Tripods
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DIY Garden Documentaries
Brinno Time-Lapse Camera Records Flower Growth
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Mini Concealed Cameras
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Extreme Sports Cameras
4P Uses GPS Beacon Armstrap for Self-Filming Video Action
Deliberate Uglification
Trashing Your Camera to Deter Potential Thieves
DIY Dental Work
The Dental Camera Lets You Play Dentist on Your Own
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