Today, Sony unveiled a new prototype camera which looks like a roller with a handle. The “Twirl N’ Take” camera requires the user to “roll” it for at least 15 seconds to generate enough electricity to take one picture. A digital camera similar to those used in mobile phones is installed in the handle and an electricity generating wheel is attached to the end. Unfortunately, there is no screen to preview the images taken, so a person won’t have a clue if the picture turned out right until the device is connected to a computer. The camera is the latest product in Sony’s “odo” line of hand-powered gadgets which are aimed at raising environmental awareness. Other products in the “odo” line include the “Crank N’ Capture” video camera, which is charged by cranking a lever, and a “Spin N’ Snap” camera, which has a hole to enable users to spin it with their finger.

Definitely a unique but neat gadget created by Sony. Definitely a step in the right direction when it comes to creating environmentally friendly products and hopefully we’ll see more products like these in the future.

-Stephen