I don’t typically cover deals on the Gear Journal, but damn man… This one was too smoking. When the GX1 was released, it was the highest resolution Micro 4/3rds camera on the market and had a price tag to prove it. You can read a full review here. In any case, Amazon is burning them out to make room for the next generation and you can now pick up what was once a $700 camera for just $250. Get yours here. Add a tasty lense and you are set for a few years in the camera department.
Another day, another Kick Starter Campaign… How about a multi-tool hammer? Not sure this was a problem needing a solution, but I love the creative thinking.
Details here.
Probably the most important piece of industrial design in the modern era was that of the Braun ET66. It’s the most obvious example of less actually can equal more. Of course, if you wanted one you had to get on eBay and drop a few hundred… until now… Braun has just announced that they will be rereleasing the famous calculator later this year. RAD.
MB&F took a break from making watches and made a music machine. It’s completely worthless and beautiful all at the same time.
See Hodinkee for more details.
The Ricoh GR has been the pocket camera of choice for street photographers for years… More recently, they have become a hipster accessory, but that doesn’t mean Ricoh wasn’t taking it seriously when they decided to create the latest version. In fact, this little APS-C powered monster looks to be great on paper.
Details here.
We are absolute gear junkies hear at the journal... And when we find things that we can't live with out, we will make sure you know about them. Here's just a few of our favorite gadgets:
The best thing about these little knives is their size – thin and blunt. They don’t look like much, but these sharps couldn’t be any more handy. Dirt cheap too… Check em’ out.
I love a good tactical bag, but some times you have to be a little more subtle. Our favorite civilian? The Booq Python. Read more about this beast here.
We’ve had a ton of multi-tools and can confidently say that the Micra is the best of the bunch in the “mini” category. Handy tools and a great base for a full custom key chain piece. Details here.
Want a watch that will take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’? You can’t beat a Marathon TSAR. Built like a tank and priced decently. Check it out.