Lego, DIY, and programming. The geek trifecta.

The camera body is built using what appears to be a Lego Technic set, and the automation apparatus--which controls the shutter, winds the film (yes, film), and monitors the ambient light among other tasks--uses Lego Mindstorms components.

Words don't quite do it justice. to get the full jist.

Check out the for more information if you want to build your own (the page also includes sample photos--while it won't replace your DSLR, the photos have a cool, artistic quality to them).

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