“The new LEICA M8.2 is an exciting upgrade of Leica Camera AG’s German-made M series digital rangefinder camera for professionals. Improving on important LEICA M8 attributes such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness , the new model retains the key characteristics of the Leica reportage camera such as the compact shape, the exceptional image quality in connection with Leica M lenses and the unique picture composition with the Leica rangefinder that show it to be a genuine M camera. The LEICA M8.2 complements the M8, and many elements of the M8.2 can be integrated into the M8 if desired. With this parallel marketing, Leica Camera AG is underlining yet again the full system compatibility and high value retention of its M series.” (via Image Insider).

We always loved the Leica M8 and now it has gotten even better. If you have some spare cash, than you should definitely consider it.

Not long ago we reported about the work of Chinese contemporary artist Dorophy Tang and her work for Adidas. After previously also working with Medicom on a 1000% charity Bearbrick, the artist has now gotten together with Lomography to give the Diana+ her own special look.
"Dorophy Tang is a Chinese designer/illustrator whose work mixes traditional Chinese style influences and vintage elements. She has just worked with camera makers Lomography on their Diana+ model. A very cool film camera, the Diana+ features a plastic lens that produces dreamlike photography with adjustable aperture for shooting wide angle imagery at a very low cost. The intricate designs on the camera are quite similar with the work she did for Adidas, undoubtedly her best known work." Via Wickedhalo.
More detailed images of the camera after the jump.

A good number of pocket size video cameras are hitting (and have been on) the market. Highly adaptable and easily transfered to video sharing sites, these cameras make the potential of a spontaneous sketch comedy routine possible. 
Creative has just released the Vado as an entry into the pocket camcorder market. Reviews suggest decent video, and (no surprise) bad sound. Engadget has the full rundown.

For those of you out there that are in love with Ricoh’s look and technology, you might also be interested in the newly released Sigma DP-1. Basically they managed to put a DSLR camera into a small casing.
It comes with an integral full sized image sensor. Also it comes with a 35mm lense, 14.1 Megapixels and a stunning oldschool look.
Anyways, we will not get too technical, just wanted to let you know that if you are looking for a new camera and are like everybody else out there considering the Lumix and Ricoh, Leica ranges, then you should definitely also consider the new Sigma DP-1.

Japanese label realMad Hectic, that most of you should know from the 3 The Hard Way series with Stussy and Undefeated, now got together with SAG, one of the better known quality bag producers. They made two camera/cellphone cases. They come in a blue colorway and a khaki/pink colorway and are now available at Zozo.

Gallery 1950 regularly teams up with Porter to create accessories for their collections. We have recently presented to you a series of gore-tex jackets of the G1950 Fall/Winter 2007 collection. What made them stand out, was the colorful zippers in contrast to the simple jackets overall. The same concept they have now translated into their latest series of accessories with Porter. They made G1950 bike chains, camera/cellphones cases and also a series of wallets.
Check out more pics after the jump.

The O’Neill H4 Campack is designed to be used as a fully functional snowboard backpack with the addition of an integrated portable media player and external camera lens.

With ease-of-use lying at the heart of the H4 Campack, the wearer is able to start and stop recording almost effortlessly by pressing a large button positioned on the left shoulder strap. There is most probably no better way to film freestyle and freeride snowboarding action.

The portable media player is positioned in the backpack’s top pocket safely stored between protective padding. The media player records all the action captured by the goggle strap or helmet mounted camera lens. For instant review on the mountain slope, open the top pocket and check your action via the media player’s screen. For sharing or Internet upload, take out the SD card which is used for video storage and copy the videos to a laptop.
Definitely a pretty nice idea and actually something that makes sense. The O’Neill H4 Campack will soon be available at the Colette online store.
More pics after the jump.