Sun and Cloud - a digital camera that does not need an external charger

We all have become accustomed to how digital “soap trays” and “SLRs” look about. Therefore, the Sun and Cloud camera looks very unusual. If it were not for the explanation that this is exactly the camera, it is unlikely that someone would immediately determine the purpose of the device. But this is exactly a digital camera, which is “sharpened” for use in the most difficult field conditions. The fact is that the camera can be charged in three ways, two of which do not require connection to a power source.

The first way is to simply twist the handle of the dynamo. A few turns of the handle are enough to get enough energy for several shots.
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The second method is solar energy. The camera is equipped with a small solar battery that allows you to receive energy on a sunny (or at least not very overcast) day.



The third way is to connect an external power source via a USB cable. Probably the fastest, but not the most interesting way to recharge the battery.

The size of the device - 152 x 152 x 203mm, weight - 200 grams. The CMOS sensor is only 3MP here, but enough to get good pictures. At the same time ISO - from 100 to 800. It is possible to record video.

Plus, there is a LED that allows you to highlight objects in low light conditions. Well, finally, there is an LCD display that also serves as a viewfinder.



The device can work in conditions where there is no access to the power grid at all. 3 MP is not very much, but the possibility of obtaining gigapixel images is not always required, right? If you are looking for a camera that can help you get photos of the post-apocalyptic period, then the Sun and Cloud camera is just for you. Its price is 199 US dollars.

Here are some photos taken by this camera:





Via cnet