Fashionable cameras

Bored with the mainstream ones? Try these cool-looking shooters, writes Izwan Ismail

LOMO’INSTANT AUTOMAT RIVIERA

INSPIRED by the soft setting sun, crisp sea air and stylish Saint-Tropez swimmers, the new Lomo’Instant Automat Riviera floats gently into a creative collection of instant cameras and accessories.

With the same fantastic features as its popular predecessors, this advanced automatic instant camera is sure to make creative waves.

It’s available in limited quantities at the Lomography Online Shop and in gallery stores worldwide as a single package for as little as RM679, or as a Combo package which includes three additional lens attachments, for RM799.

INSTAX SQUARE SQ6

FUJIFILM instax Square SQ6 is designed to meet the growing demand of square format film prints, especially among the younger generations. What makes instant cameras like the instax Square SQ6 cool is its simplicity and ability to print photos on the spot.

Everything is automated and the user only needs to press the shutter button to get the best result. The camera has an automatic exposure adjustment function that is activated when the shutter button is pressed.

It detects the ambient brightness and adjusts accordingly to provide the optimum shutter speed and flash light intensity. The camera comes in three colours — pearl white, blush gold and graphite grey. Priced at RM598.

CASIO TR-M11

THE Casio TR-M11 is designed for selfies and technically, it does it in a very nice way. The camera features a 12.76 megapixel sensor with a 21mm F2.8 lens. I say technically because all the components and features are geared towards giving you the best selfie photos.

The use of ring LED lights shows that it is a serious tool for selfies despite its appearance. Normally, ring LED lights are used by professional photographers to take portrait shots.

With its evolved make-up functions and LED lights, the Casio TR-M11 offers a photo environment that is like having your own dedicated make-up artist, and being in the studio of a professional photographer.

Since its aim is to make you look more beautiful and gorgeous in your selfies, the camera comes bundled with features and beauty apps. Available at RM2,199.

HOLGA HOLGAGLO

THE Holga camera was initially introduced to the China market in 1982 as an inexpensive camera for everyday use. Shortly after its introduction, it became an underground artistic phenomena. Using a Holga is an exercise in breaking free from dependence on technology, precision and controllability.

The slight softness of the images, vignetting and random light leaks produce dream-like, one-of-akind images.

To commemorate the 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Holga Glo camera, these models actually glow in the dark. Just expose it to white light, turn off the lamps and watch your Holga glow in the dark.

Grab it, load, and say, “I shoot things Holga.” To achieve more of the Holga’s trademark vignetting, the Holga 135BC has bent corners that renders the Holga’s retro vignetting in every image. Available at

Amazon for US$79.95.

RICOH THETA V

THE Theta V 360-degree spherical camera is easy to use and compact enough to carry everywhere. A new image sensor and processor produces more realistic “as-if-youwere-there” 360-degree content.

High-speed data transfer allows you to quickly and wirelessly upload 14 megapixel stills and high-resolution 4K videos for immediate showing and sharing. Omnidirectional audio recording functionality enables 360-degree spatial audio.

The camera can connect to a mobile device using either Bluetooth or wireless LAN to allow for flexible operation based on user preferences. In addition, the Theta

V has a highly expandable operating system to receive future performance enhancements through firmware updates. Available at RM1,697 at Pentax2U.com.

SONY RX100 V

THE RX100 V offers a new level of AF performance and speed compared with today’s compact camera market. This camera boasts the world’s fastest AF speed (0.05 seconds), world’s fastest continuous shooting speed (24fps) with world’s most AF points (315) for a compact camera. RM3,549 at Lazada.com.

CANON EOS M50

THE EOS M50 is a compact interchangeable lens camera for aspiring photographers looking for an easy way to boost the quality of their photos and videos.

With a high-resolution 4K UHD 24p video, you can capture incredible details and cinematic moments. Snap eye-catching photos with a 24.1 megapixel (APS-C) CMOS sensor using the built-in electronic viewfinder or vari-angle touchscreen LCD.

The fast and improved Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus system lets you quickly lock onto your subject to make sure you don’t miss the action. Available at RM2,799.

LEICA C

THIS is a stylish, high performance compact camera with a 1/1.7-inch 12.1MP MOS sensor and a Leica DC-Vario-Summicron lens. The lens is a 7x optical zoom with a 35mm format equivalency of 28-200mm, which enables a comprehensive range of focal lengths from true wide-angle to telephoto.

With optical image stabilisation and a fast maximum aperture of f/2 at the wide-angle end, the Leica C provides effective low-light capability.

Fast autofocus, 10 fps continuous shooting, and manual exposure control provide high-end capabilities, making it easy to shoot in difficult lighting and capture fast-moving subjects. The Leica C is also the first Leica to feature built-in Wi-Fi and an NFC module for easy connectivity.

Available at Lazada at RM3,377.