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Lomography introduces Fisheye 2 Pink camera for Valentine’s Day

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What is it about pink things and Valentine's Day? You can't move for the stuff. But at least the bold shade of pink here covers something pretty hip – the Lomography Fisheye 2 camera.

Yes, the world's only 35mm compact fisheye camera has a new paint job, but it's still the same quirky camera, snapping 180-degree circular shots, throwing in a removable fisheye viewfinder too, so you can see the world as the fishes see it.

It's also equipped with a switch for long and multiple exposures and has the option of adding a Colorsplash or Diana flash. If your loved one loves pink, you can buy her this for £45. Or simply treat yourself.

Find out more at the Lomography website
 

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Lego CD Stereo Boombox and Radio Alarm Clock unveiled

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We're not easily impressed, but we've certainly had our heads turned by the launch of the Lego CD Stereo Boombox and the Lego Radio Alarm Clock. You can probably see why.

Pictured above is the bright blue CD Stereo Boombox, shaped like a large brick and offering up CD and MP3 playback, along with FM and AM radio. Sadly no DAB or net radio, but you can't have everything.

Pictured over the page is the smaller Radio Alarm Clock, offering up what you expect – a radio to get you out of bed and a digital clock to tell you the time. Oh yes – a snooze function too by hitting the Lego bump on top. No news on price as yet, but not long to wait – these should both be on the market in a matter of weeks and we suspect, without breaking the bank.

Lego website

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Pentax Optio H90 digital camera offers Dieter Rams-like styling

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Yesterday, we featured the 1960s-styling of the Pentax Optio I-10 camera. In the comments related to that camera, another new launch was pointed out – the Pentax Optio H90 digital camera.

It's not quite as obviously retro as the I-10, but it does look like it could have come straight out of the Dieter Rams design catalogue – the kind of stylish but functional design the great man was known for. We suspect that's no accident – and Rams should indeed be flattered by his continuing influence.

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Pentax goes retro with the newly-launched Optio I-10 digital camera

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If you like the look of the Olympus E-P1, but didn't much care for the price, here's another stylish retro camera to consider – the Pentax Optio I-10.

Sadly it's not pushing the same technological boundaries as the Olympus effort, but it is stil a very good digital compact camera, offering up a 12-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, auto focus and exposure and face recognition, the latter able to accurately detect up to 32 faces in a single shot. Oh yes and for animal lovers, it can even capture up to two or three dog and cat faces too.

Throw in HD (720p) video recording and that two-tone 60s style and you've got a very tasty piece of kit, which will be available from next month for £199.99.

Find out more at the Pentax website

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LG takes TV back to the 1960s with the Serie 1 television

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When it comes to cutting edge TV, no-one is doing more to push things along than Korean giant LG – which makes the arrival of the 1960s-inspired Serie 1 television all the more puzzling. Not that we're complaining.

A nice alternative to the Brionvega Doney, Algol or Alpha (or indeed, converting your existing set with something like the 50s-style M21 console), the Serie 1 uses not-quite-2010 CRT technology and a 4:3 aspect ratio for something that's both retro and usable in the modern era. Although that 14-inch screen might test your eyes. On the plus side, a digital tuner will at least give you all the channels (even in old school black and white with a touch of a button) and composite video connectivity means you can hook up a last-generation games console. Nice chrome legs and screen dials too.

Want one? well, right now that will mean a trip to Korea, where the LG Serie 1 sells for around £134 (approximately $216). No news of a UK launch, but if we kick up enough of a fuss, who knows? See another image over the page.

LG website (in Korean)

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Marshall amplifier headphones by Zound Industries

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The iconic Marshall amplifier has been around since the mid-1960s, largely unchanged in looks, making it something of a music icon. Which is why these Marshall amplifier headphones by Zound Industries are so incredibly eye-catching.

Yes, we're talking that distintive Marshall shape and branding for your ears, keeping that same white on black colour scheme naturally and with the 'Marshall' signature in the headband.

Sadly, Zound Industries is only showing off the headphones round the trade shows right now, but it is ahead of a full commercial release, likely to be later this year.

Zound Industries website

Via High Snobiety