1.3 MP camera, $11 (requires a little work)

[cartier]

CRAP! we have wolf camera here, but no ritz camera, totally mixed the two up thinking i could score one since i have no camera at all.
I believe the wallgreens camera has no software solution that works yet, crap!

 

[tomcas1]

I did a ghetto focus adjust mod for my camera. Take a look Click on "10 Dollar Digital Camera"

Dam nice job, right down to the flower and mountain icons on the side. You must be an Engineer or Technician based on the level of detail and creativity. I can't wait to get one of these cams but they haven't made their way to the Connecticut Ritz stores yet.

 

[ApacheXMD]

Originally posted by: cartier
CRAP! we have wolf camera here, but no ritz camera, totally mixed the two up thinking i could score one since i have no camera at all.
I believe the wallgreens camera has no software solution that works yet, crap!

Wolf Camera is the same as Ritz. I got mine at a Wolf actually.
Call them up and see if they have em.

Originally posted by: tomcas1
Dam nice job, right down to the flower and mountain icons on the side. You must be an Engineer or Technician based on the level of detail and creativity.

Thanks! Mechanical Engineering student actually.

-patchy

 

[chynkboi]

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD

Originally posted by: chynkboi

Originally posted by: Shiva112
wow thats blurry..did you do the lense mod too or just the cable one?

nope, didn't lense adjustment... that would mean I have to open it up and adjust it for every picture....

waiting for someone to come with a ghetto gadget to do it on the outside with it closed.... or when i have time

I did a ghetto focus adjust mod for my camera. Take a look Click on "10 Dollar Digital Camera"

-patchy

well done... weekend project :beer:

 

[chynkboi]

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD

Originally posted by: chynkboi

Originally posted by: Shiva112
wow thats blurry..did you do the lense mod too or just the cable one?

nope, didn't lense adjustment... that would mean I have to open it up and adjust it for every picture....

waiting for someone to come with a ghetto gadget to do it on the outside with it closed.... or when i have time

I did a ghetto focus adjust mod for my camera. Take a look Click on "10 Dollar Digital Camera"

-patchy

well done... weekend project :beer:

 

[AbsolutDealage]

I-got-my-camera-during-lunch-break bump.

LOL, it's in pieces on my desk already. Can't wait to bust out the soldering iron when I get home.

 

[Sonarcade]

thanks for the great tip. The ones on the mod site are definitely amazing pictures. I can't wait to get mine in Santa Barbara.

 

[Creig]

Somebody ought to make a DIY package. Sorta like the old Heathkit ones. Package would include camera, usb cable, Palm serial cable and shipping. You could sell them for $20 shipped and still make $4-$5 each.

 

[kehi]

If anyone could pick up a cheap palm cable for me it would be appreciated (I will pay for time and shipping). I think you can get these at dollar stores (I have checked all those around me), so please lmk if you help me out. Thanks

 

[ntsf]

Those are LION KING SHEETS!!! :Q
(don't ask how I know...

)

Originally posted by: Sparty
Man, whats with those bed sheets :Q

 

[Einz]

Those of you in Boston or around there, the Cambridgeside Galleria has a Ritz camera that sells these puppies. I picked up two. It's on a display shelf placed by one of the checkout counters. There's 4 left if I remember right.

 

[ElvisHipster]

one question. if i just wanted to use the palm cable without splicing on a usb cable would it still work? i realize using the non-usb port would be slower, but would it still work?

 

[ApacheXMD]

The camera itself is a USB device, so no, it won't work.

-patchy

 

[MrNutz]

i've got a digital camera that works fine... but i'm looking for a cheap webcam... and another project too .

has anyone tried using this as a webcam...?

 

[kehi]

Where can I find the correct palm cable online for cheap? Please lmk

 

[FFactory0x]

can you ordr these online?

 

[FordLorider]

Excellent find. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these cameras. There is even talk of making a survellance system using this camera. It's going to be interesting to see what everyone comes up with as I look forward to wasting more of my time .

 

[HarryK]

Originally posted by: MattressTester
The dealer (Wolf Camera) said they would have another model in next week ($18) with a LCD on the back that allows a view of the last shot.

That was 2-1/2 weeks ago. Anybody seen one with an LCD on the back?

 

[MattR]

I just picked up the last camera at Kits Camera (Seattle/Northgate) and the last of the palm sync cables at RadioShack (Seattle/UVillage; number 25-983). Total Cost: $18.78.

The pictures really aren't that bad. I would say they're on-par with any other disposable camera. Certainly cheaper than using my non-digital camera to photograph the progress on my mini-HTPC project and then scanning the photos.

An interesting tid-bit: I stopped by Tall's Camera after purchasing the Dakota and the manager said that he could develop the photos for me - he had alread made his own hacked cable using the palm sync cable.

 

[ghostman]

Anyone know if these are still available? Online perhaps? There's no Ritz around NYC for miles.

And has the walgreens version been successfully hacked yet?

 

[JonDay]

Apache I have to admit your a hardass, that stuff you made on your site is just great.

 

[Rab]

The LCD version is supposed to be in the next shipment to my local store, it will be interesting to see if the card edge connections are the same, and if the software will function with it.

 

[Scubadiver]

Same here in Florida, but supposedly the LCD version only allows you to see the last picture you took, so it's not a big deal. Unless of course, it is hacked so you can use it to display all the pictures in memory!

Originally posted by: Rab
The LCD version is supposed to be in the next shipment to my local store, it will be interesting to see if the card edge connections are the same, and if the software will function with it.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

Anyplace to buy these online? We don't have a Ritz Camera b&m around here.

 

[FordLorider]

So basically us Anandtechers can find any coupon code on the planet...I can't believe we can't find this camera online . I will surely post if I find anything.