conran bluetooth centered viewfinder camera

‘conran’ bluetooth centered-viewfinder camera

the conran camera transmits images via bluetooth with the touch of a button, recapturing the delight of  photography by not looking. from a control perspective, the device combines instant-on, automatic shooting with a full set of manual controls. instead of being buried in compicated, screen-based menus, all of the controls are physical: grooves, knurls and ridges allow the user to change settings without looking. the camera sensors surround the central aperture in an array, allowing the camera to resolve images with incredible clarity – and a ring flash allows even lighting of close up subjects. ‘we love the idea of not viewing your images right away. it brings back some of the excitement of taking your film to the lab, and having to wait to find out what’s on it’, says jared mankelow, senior product designer.

jared mankelow and the conran camera

the pared-back camera controls

how the camera worksvideo courtesy of we are conran

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