Instagram addicts were more than excited when the concept photos of the first Instagram camera“Instagram Socialmatic Camera” spread all over the Internet. The camera was expected to combines polaroid and app design together that allows photo printing.
But, it looks like the dream finally came true as Socialmatic announced that they’re partnering up with premier photo company Polaroid to produce the first web-enabled instant digital camera.
According to our source, the photo-printing camera which will be based on Socialmatic inventor Antonio De Rosa’s original concept is expected to be released by 2014. The camera features were listed on the Indiegogo page:
- 16 GB mass storage
- Wifi and Bluetooth
- 4:3 touchscreen
- 2 main lens, first for main capture, second for 3D filters, webcam applications and QR Code capturing
- Optical zoom
- Led Flash
- Internal printer to make your Instagram photos real
- Paper cartridge with Instagram Paper Sheets
- Dedicated 4 colors ink tanks
- InstaOs 1.0, which put together Facebook and Instagram App feature
- Pairing with iPhone and Android App
Apart from these features, the companies are also developing accessories such as camera bags, lenses and filters for the camera.
Although they look the same with the rest of the polaroid camera, but we are pretty excited to get this on our hand soon!
Source: Complex