Prototype Wooden Digital Camera from Olympus
I saw this little gem over at Luxist, one of my regular haunts. This is the sort of 
radical idea that needs to swiftly move from prototype to reality. Though the consumer-base is likely small, the attention to detail in such a piece makes it a very desirable camera to own.
Further, I don’t think that this would be a very difficult hack to acheive for just about any pocket digital camera. True, you’re not likely to be able to replicate Olympus’ “three dimensional compression of the wood” but you could get pretty close with some clever veneering or hand carving.
I can easily see why some fellow photographers opt to pay the premium for the Deardorf and Wista wooden cameras for their asthetic beauty and durability. Kudos, Olympus.
More information at Gizmodo after the jump.
