Uh oh…it seems like we’ve been on our hiatus for way too long now…and now it’s already 2011 (WHAT?!)

Yeah…life’s hard and each member of Luminous Flux had been busy with their own life after the first season. Two of ‘em got a job and two of ‘em were busy with their last year in college so that’s what made us pretty hard to meet and do things for Luminous Flux.

In this year of 2011, we’re trying to do something (again) with this project. We wish that this wont be just another project that after we did once and then that’s the end. We’re trying so hard to make this project as part of our life (maybe including your life) despite all of our own businesses.

So hopefully in this new year of life, we can make it come true for one more time.

Wish us luck and have a great year ahead to all of you awesome people out there. Happy (belated) New Year, everyone! Have a blast!

Disposable Printer

The Instant Cartridge Printer is an awesome idea modeled on the lines of how disposable cameras are dispensed. The plan is to buy a cartridge printer off the shelf, according to the paper size you plan on using. Related info like print speed, print resolution and color is provided on the packaging itself. The designers try and bring in an eco-angle by using recyclable paper for the milk-box packaging and recyclable parts. However the printer is powered by an internal battery & hooks to the device and comp via USB.
 
Although the concept is pretty neat I doubt it would be practical for people like me who go through printer cartridges faster than ballpen refills!

Designers: Yuexun Chen & Chia-Chen Hsiao

Source: http://www.yankodesign.com/

photojojo:

Instead of showing you the last photo you took, the Nadia Camera displays your photo’s aesthetic rating!

It uses ACQUINE technology, which calculates the play of light, contrast, and other measurements in your photo….! See it in action by clicking on the photo.

Inneresting!

Cloak Camera Bag - The world’s first shoot-through camera bag.

It attaches directly to your camera by doubling as a bag and a strap (something you’ll only have to do once). Your camera remains exposed because of a zippered bottom and strategically placed elastic side slits so you can get your hands in for a good grip. Sling it over your shoulder with the bottom open for quick access.

It fits SLRs of all shapes and sizes and is made of lightweight but durable material. There’s even a pocket on the front for your lenscap and memory cards.

Source: Photojojo

Photo Paddles - Plastic printed paddles that add instant pizzazz to your pics

Mustaches, cowboy hats, big red lips, a speech bubble, and a “no” sign, all ready at your fingertips for silly n’ sneaky snaps. It’s like having a dress-up photo-booth in your pocket!

Source: Photojojo

Bottle Cap Tripod

Need a tripod in a jiff? Grab the nearest soda or water bottle, stick on the Bottle Cap Tripod, and you’re set! Self-portraits, group photos on self-timer, and steady low-light shots just became a whole lot easier!

Plus he’s tiny, so unlike your ‘real’ tripod, you really can take Tucker just about anywhere!

Source: Photojojo

The Super Secret Spy Lens

Meant to fit the end of your SLR’s zoom lens, this guy has a secret cut-out on the side and a precision mirror assembly inside. In short, you can shoot left, right, up, or down (it swivels 360 degrees), all while appearing to shoot straight ahead.

You better watch the video to know how to use this cool thing…You can be the real Secret Agent with this!!! :)

Source: Photojojo

Camera Stamps

This is gonna be a cute gimmick for you or your friends, maybe as a birthday gift :D

Stamp everywhere!

Holga. D is a digital camera inspired from the extremely popular cult of Holga and other toy cameras of its kind.

Even though it’s a digital camera, it retains the qualities and simplicity of the original Holga camera and brings back the joy and delayed gratification associated with good old analog photography.

This is a concept project from Saikat Biswas, an Industrial Engineer from India.

source: http://www.saikatbiswas.com/web/Projects/Holga_D.htm

Kodak Brownie Revived For The 2012 Olympics

Reviving the Kodak Brownie for the future Olympics is quite exciting and traditional, since Brownies were often made to commemorate events and anniversaries. Just to skim through a few details: this 2012 Olympic Kodak Brownie has been modeled as a ‘box Brownie’; specifically the Brownie Flash 3 from 1962. Proportionate to the Flash 3, the new avatar is 66% of the scale, representing the tech advances made since the original was discontinued.
 
Key features include:

• The ‘triple-lens’ design with one main aperture and two viewfinder apertures.
• One simple shutter button with no other controls
• A disproportionally large flash.
• A decorated front.
• A fold up sports viewfinder.

The viewfinders, aperture and shutter are located in the same positions as in the original Brownie, making it feel like home to the Brownie lovers.

The Modern Features include a fabric wrist-strap located at the rear of the camera, which replaces the leather strap found on the top of the older camera.

How to use the Brownie:

Like the original Brownie, the user must look down from above into the viewfinders; and like the original Brownie, a different viewfinder is used depending on the orientation of the camera and the picture being taken, one viewfinder is used with a portrait image and the other for a landscape image. For low-light photography, a flash is included in the camera. Unlike older box-Brownie models, the flash is included in the design and pivots outwards from its storage position inside the side of the camera.

The camera can be manufactured using ABS to give it sustainability.

With thanks to Denis Coleman, Charlie Kamerman (kodakcollector.com), Michael Pritchard and Michael Wong (britishphotographichistory.com) for their input and feedback.

Designer: James Coleman

Source: http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/12/kodak-brownie-revived-for-the-2012-olympics/