Foolography Unleashed

If I was a judge in a contest for the perfect design for technology products, the Foolography Unleashed would be my pick of 2023. I backed this project two years ago on Kickstarter, it really took two years for it to be developed, but no regrets. Even more: it surprises me in every aspect with the quality and the attention to details.

Simply speaking Unleashed is a Bluetooth interface for digital cameras. The Bluetooth interface done right. I ordered the N1 (Nikon) version and it works flawlessly. But even before putting it to work, I was stunned when unboxing - how small (and mechanically well thought it was).

Then the initial setup was a complete breeze - it paired with my phone, executed a firmware update in a matter of seconds and was ready.

But OK, what is it doing? It has a companion phone app which does full remote control of the camera PLUS can download photos (over Bluetooth, so full resolution takes a few moments, but a low / medium variant is perfect for instant sharing). Additionally can geo-tag photos and has a number of automated sequences like advanced timelapses.

In short: this is the DSLR - Bluetooth interface done right. Bluetooth is a complex specification and many products (including the leading camera brands) do not implement it optimally. I have seen many Bluetooth products in my life and this one shines. Connections are quick, stable, the app is super responsive.

If I was Nikon (or Canon...) I would just buy these guys.