Tag: camera

Man Builds Giant Wet Plate Camera and Darkroom on a Bus to Take His Hobby on the Road

When a man with a penchant for the old-fashioned art of wet plate photography decided to size up but stay mobile, he spent two years building a massive 32-by-48-inch camera frame and portable darkroom on a bus, to make his dream a reality. Chinese-born Bill Hao, 49, immigrated to Canada in 2002 and lives in…


NHTSA in Talks With Tesla Over Reports of Autopilot Camera Failure

Tesla Inc. and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are in discussions to replace cameras in some vehicles made by the Elon Musk-led company. What Happened: The federal vehicle safety agency said it is aware of an issue related to faulty Autopilot cameras in some U.S.-made vehicles, reported CNBC. NHTSA said it is “monitoring…


Videography Cameras: Catch and Keep the Action

Once deemed too complicated for most, videography has boomed in popularity, driven by the need to connect with others via social media. This professional-quality collection covers every scenario from filming weddings to exploring shipwrecks. DIY Documentary Cam Canon XA55 Professional Camcorder MSRP: $2,799 The XA55 is a great choice for those seeking compact professional-grade video…


Security Vulnerability in Chinese Surveillance Cameras Raises Concerns in Europe

A critical vulnerability found in surveillance cameras from Chinese firm Hikvision—which are used extensively in Europe—added to previous concerns about the company’s data practices, according to an Oct. 6 report from Politico. Hikvision is controlled by a Chinese military-industrial group and has been accused of collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in violating human…


Michigan Woman Sets Up Homemade ‘Feeder Cam’ to Capture Close-Ups of Birds in Yard

A German native who moved to Michigan was so taken with the local bird life that she installed a camera at the bird feeder in her yard. She soon amassed volumes of incredible photos, showcasing an insider view into the worlds of her feathered friends. Macomb County resident Lisa, 43, goes by “Ostdrossel” on social…


Runaway Dog Rings Doorbell at 3am and Peeps Into the Camera After Returning Home

A runaway dog informed her owners of her return by ringing the doorbell at 3 a.m. in the morning. A puppy named Rajah disappeared from her owner’s home for over seven hours after being scared by fireworks. Owner Mary Lynn, 23, from Greenville, South Carolina, drove around the neighborhood and posted on Facebook about their…


Photographer Captures Surreal Sight of Huge Raging Sun Setting Behind Iconic Rock Formation in UK

Spectacular photos show a glowing sun setting behind an ancient rock formation in the Shropshire Hills—made famous by a D.H. Lawrence novel. Andrew Fusek-Peters, 54, captured the breathtaking sight as the sun descended behind Devil’s Chair in the Stiperstones National Reserve at 9:20 p.m. on June 7. The hills boast some of the oldest rock…


McDonald’s Insider Exposes How Staff Know Whose Car Belongs to Whose Order at Drive-Thru

A McDonald’s employee has shared on social media a little-known insider secret, revealing how drive-thru staff know whose order belongs to whose car—as literally hundreds of vehicles patronize their outlet each day. It turns out, computerized eyes and ears are keeping track of customers as they cruise through and make their orders. TikTok user Katie, who goes…