All about the Lumix DMC-G1

Finally, the review of the world's first Micro Four Thirds camera is up. Before that, we compared it, size-wise, with an entry-level dSLR, a prosumer unit and a point-and-shoot. Click here to see how the G1 stacks up against the rest.

Prior to that, we had a brief hands-on with the new Lumix camera and shot some pictures with it. Usually, we don't publish pre-production sample shots but the G1 showed promising results. The sample shots can be found here.

How can we forget Olympus' concept Micro Four Thirds camera? It was showcased at Photokina and we caught a glimpse of it in Malaysia recently. The company told CNET Asia that this shooter should be available next year.

Check back with us soon for more news regarding the development of the Micro Four Thirds Standard and the relevant cameras that utilize it.

Spy camera access card

This product may pose a security nightmare for companies and factories that don't allow cameras on their premises. The Spy Pass Card Micro Camera sold by Brando looks just like any other access card, but hidden inside is a camera capable of capturing still images and videos with sound. Its image and video resolutions are 1,280 x 1,024 pixels and 352 x 288 pixels, respectively; puny compared to even phone cameras these days. Still, that's enough to captures blueprints and sensitive business conversations.

This little piece of espionage will set you back US$174 and can be purchased online. Use it responsibly though, because if you are not careful, this access-card camera may just get you through the doors of a jail cell.

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Rail mount and focus rigs made for Canon's EOS 5D Mark II

Shooting movies in the past required dedicated HD camcorders, but things are changing with Canon and its full-HD movie recording-enabled EOS 5D Mark II. Photographer Vince Laforet has demonstrated how capable this function is, and we think it's only a matter of time before filmmakers switch their gears.

Redrock Micro, a company that manufactures rail mounts and focusing rigs for video cameras, has announced similar fixtures for the Canon dSLR. This goes to show how much importance the firm is placing on this innovation and we think it is good move to steer the industry in new directions.

These accessories will be made available on Redrock's Web site on October 28, so aspiring filmmakers can head there to take a look.

DIY stunt camera attachment for your bicycle

Here's a really ingenious way to record your cycling stunts. All you need is the old school bicycle bell that you use to warn pedestrians or irritate cats.

Jens Almstrom has found out that by removing the upper casing of the bell, there is usually a screw at the bottom chassis which has the same dimensions used for most tripod sockets. What he simply did was to mount the camera onto that screw, and there you have it--a simple fix to record your journey or stunts with your BMX.

Our advice is to not fumble with the controls while you're on the road, lest you cause any accident, or worst, damage your shooter. Keep to point-and-shoots for this experiment as a dSLR may make your ride unstable. If you've survived the experience, tell us about it below.

Worry-free screwing off with the press of a button

Ever had one of those days where you're just not motivated to get any work done? You're sitting there with a ton of projects due, but you just can't pull yourself away from whatever game you're trying to run on your work computer.

Now, I could say that you should probably get your priorities straight and start taking your job more seriously, but screw that. No, you should own the half-assed effort you're putting into your career.

Just don't get caught. The best way to not get caught is to not screw off. The second best way is to use the USB Foot Pedal Security Button.

Disguised as an extension cord, the button sits under your foot while you YouTube to your heart's content. As soon as your boss or that nosy tattletale of a co-worker walks by, BAM, it instantly conceals your screen. I'm not sure how it conceals your screen just yet, though.

The button can be found for as little as US$8. Just think of the amount of lost man-hours that buys you.

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