http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/ Engadget Comments for Digital Reflex Camera concept puts the viewfinder on top, everything else in a tube http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Im sorry 'bravo' that thing just looks ridiculous, I hope for the love of god that cameras don't take the form of that thing!]]>Aug 14th 2010 7:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/They should make cameras like sniper rifles.
If you think about it, it makes sense.
Just looked up the M40 on wikipedia - according to which is the standard issue USMC sniper and weighs about 7kg.
I'm not a gun nut, and I don't know a lot about cameras, but I can see some similarities. A sniper needs to be able to hold the rifle steady and make accurate shots, a bit like a camera.]]>Aug 14th 2010 7:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Was used quite a bit by the KGB, apparently.]]>Aug 14th 2010 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Heh! I did not know that
http://microsites.lomography.com/zenit/fotosniper/img/cover.jpg
Needs more foregrip ;)]]>Aug 14th 2010 8:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/The problem with this is the LCD. You'd never be able to see a normal LCD in direct sunlight.]]>Aug 14th 2010 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Where do I attach my flash?]]>Aug 14th 2010 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
also they holding it to their body. not head height. you'll get some nice chest hair shots from that perspective or some nice up nose ones for sure!]]>Aug 14th 2010 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
I completely agree. Camera design is still based on the limitations of old film cameras... Digital cameras have far fewer limitations - you can shape it almost any ways, put the view finder almost anywhere and hold it any way that is comfortable. Unfortunately most digital cameras are still based on the old design of film cameras.

This particular ones is kind of wacky, but it at least breaks the mold.]]>Aug 14th 2010 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/right now, that camera is seeing more than was intended for its use
]]>Aug 14th 2010 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/I agree with this. We (by which I mean camera manufacturers) should be making cameras to suit OUR bodies, not adjusting the way we use our bodies for cameras.
I for one find cameras very difficult to hold and adjust the settings. If they were shaped more like xbox/ps3 controllers (I've said both, so as not to get in an argument) then they'd be much more comfortable.]]>Aug 14th 2010 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 4:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/An older Sony camera I have did this as well, by design.
http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscf828/Images/frontview.jpg

I quite enjoyed the versatility of that camera, as you could hold it level with your eye, down, or up when you needed to get an over the crowd shot and easily look into the viewfinder. It still works quite well, but for quality, the Canon and the glass is my default. Hey! that old model even had Sony's "Night Shot" AKA night vision. ]]>Aug 14th 2010 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 8:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Fact: Sunlight reflected in the viewfinder makes it more or less impossible to see what you are trying to take a picture of.
Fact: The design of this camera is such that it is almost impossible to use it in way where sunlight will not reach the viewfinder.
'Nuff said now?]]>Aug 14th 2010 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 8:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/This is totally ridiculous !! .. This does not give you the feel of DSLR !!]]>Aug 14th 2010 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 7:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
From the makers of Dick Towel...]]>Aug 14th 2010 11:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 8:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
LMAO, I don't even understand that, but it made my day!?!?]]>Aug 14th 2010 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
WTF? dud calm down!!!!!!]]>Aug 14th 2010 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 11:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 11:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
What's next, cameras with no displays or controls? Just point it in the general direction and the 'puter inside will do the rest.]]>Aug 14th 2010 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
"Decades of experience led to the design of "traditional" SLRs and point-n-shoots."

Nonsense...

It had far less to do with "experience" and much, much more to do with the limitations of film technology. With film, you need to have your viewfinder in a certain position to get an image because of the optics involved... with an LCD viewfinder you can put it anywhere. Same deal with the whole limitation of the shutter and film location. Now with a CCD it can go almost anywhere.

Camera design today, for the most part, is still using the method of placing the different components where their analog counterparts used to be. Why? If it makes sense to change it up, then why wouldn't you? have the camera better fit the human body, not the other way around.

Now I am not in any way, shape or form saying that this phallic-shaped camera is the way to go, but it's at least very different.]]>Aug 14th 2010 11:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
And professionally speaking, why would anyone want to look and compose through an LCD viewfinder? It's not nearly as clear, it uses more power, and it's not as direct as looking through the lens with your own eyes. I would greatly prefer not to shoot through the proxy of sensor > image processor > digital display. Besides, you would then need to control brightness of that display either through a manual control or some kind of automatic control that never quite works the way you want it to.

I'm not saying modern day SLRs are perfect, but they do what they do damned well. Very much form follows function, not form follows film.]]>Aug 14th 2010 12:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/
its plain and obvious that a camera without detachable lenses and no optical viewfinder does not need to take the same shape, we see this everyday in cellphones. your attempt at dismissing the need for a traditional DSLR shape comes across as either desperate attention getting or severely misinformed.]]>Aug 14th 2010 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 11:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/A huge inhaler that also happens to look like a huge sausage link if you carry it in your pocket]]>Aug 14th 2010 11:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 8:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/14/digital-reflex-camera-concept-puts-the-viewfinder-on-top-everyt/Aug 14th 2010 11:53AM