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Red Pop: Never ask “Did I get it?” ever again

There’s really not much I miss about using a real camera since exclusively switching to my iPhone 4. Well, except that decisive click of the button that lets you know that you’ve got the shot. So wouldn’t you know that someone has invented just the...

If this iPhone Telephoto Lens can capture the space shuttle launch, imagine what it can do for your family.

by Christina Refford | Camera Gear

After a really busy day yesterday, I finally got to see video of the Space Shuttle Endeavor make its last voyage. And as amazing as it was to watch that rocket blast off into space to cheers, I was equally amazed that I was watching video taken with an iPhone. Yes an...

Turning any bag into a camera bag

by Cool Mom Staff | Camera Gear

One of the most common questions we get from the Cool Mom Tech readers is the request for cool camera bags. I kind of love that so many of you are still employing the SLR and not just getting lazy with the smartphone camera like I often do. Since so many of you...

Keychain camera: A mom’s best photo taking friend

by Cool Mom Staff | Camera Gear

Thanks to my iPhone 4, I’ve been able to take waaaay more photos and videos of my four kids than ever before. But using my phone as my sole camera has its downsides too, like when I actually need to use the phone. That’s why I’m thinking the Clover...

Adorably ironic camera bags ahoy!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Camera Gear

Back in the day, there were two choices for your camera bag: black faux leather or the padded canvas cube meant to hold a $5000 pro camera and lenses. I had to nestle my tiny point-and-shoot in a bed of socks to keep it from rattling around next to all the film...

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