Digital Cameras

Unbelievable how you can't buy film anymore...
Have you ever even bought camera film? How about flashbulbs?

Digital cameras are everywhere now; on your phone, stuffed in your backpack, hiding in an extra zip pocket in your winter coat. Even your technologically inept parents have a digi cam and now how to use it. I first jumped on the bandwagon waaaay back in 2003 with a cute little pentax that could comfortably fit in an Altoids tin (not that I wanted my pics to be minty, but to show it's miniscule size). I finally upgraded to a more full-featured camera in 2007, but as newer things come out I'm constantly tempted by the latest and the greatest.

Maybe you need a camera, or you're looking for a cool gift for that special someone in your life, or you just need something to give your parents for their anniversary since they already have plenty of ties and scarves...

Here's some cool options that range from having the latest gimmickry, shoot a great pic for SO little money (remember when 2.0 megapixels was a lot and it cost around $500), or you are ready to upgrade to just short of a professional camera:


















Canon PowerShot SD1200
10.0 megapixel
2.5" screen
3x optical/4x digital/12x total zoom
easy-to-use and has been around forever
price: $200
available here in various colors

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Samsung DualView TL225
12.2 megapixel
3.5" touch-screen
1.5" front screen
4.6x optical/5x digital zoom
awesome front screen for self-pics!
price: $330
available here




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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
12.1 megapixel
2.7" screen
5x optical wide-angle zoom
Built-in Projector (shows 40" large images and movies on wall or screen)
price: $430
available here



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Leica D-Lux 4
10.0 megapixel
3" screen
2.4x optical/4x digital wide-angle zoom
4:3/3:2/16:9 image formats
Endless manual settings for low-light, dual-exposure, panorama, high-speed, rapid-fire, etc...
Highly sought-after brand (some old models fetch over $50,000)
price: $785
available here

Tonal Watches

I saw this trend last fall, and was very tempted to purchase. Should've gone with my instincts because I see the watches around again this year. I think the look of all one solid color is great; the case, the band, the numbers on the face, everything! I also think that you can maybe wear a bit larger watch than you might be used to when you have this look. The monochromatic style is a bit pushier and worth showing off when it coordinates well with the outfit. Though I probably would not suggest wearing this large of a watch with a french cuff nor, for that matter, a business suit. This look is best left for after work.

Summary:
Tonal Watch
Hot Colors: white, matte black
Chronograph ++
Ceramic ++

Examples (in order of lowest to highest priced):







Nixon's "The Private" Watch
Color: All Black
Stainless Steel Case
Canvas Strap
Hardened Mineral Crystal [read: scratch resistant!]
Price: $110

available here











Michael Kors
Color: Black with Gray numerals, markers and hands
Metal Case
Rubber Strap
Price: $180

available here









Brera Militare
Color: Black / Gunmetal
Chronograph [read: extra dials]
Metal Case
Rubber Strap
Hardened Mineral Crystal [read: scratch resistant!]
Price: $750

available here







Gucci i-Gucci Collection
Colors: all black, all white, black w/ steel and diamonds
Stainless Steel Case
Sapphire Crystal [read: scratch-proof!!]
Digital Face disappears until activated with side button
Price: $1,295 - 7,900

available here