DEFHUM - Research Tech Bullets

A brief round-up of several recent technology-related items:

• Jess McMullin's posting, 10 Cameras for Design Research is a thoughtful set of recommendations for selecting specific cameras for field research.  McMullin focuses on still camera with attention to practical issues such as light sensitivity and multi-functionality: "a camera that can do double duty and shoot video significantly expands your options for data collection by just adding a few extra memory cards. Keep in mind that video takes a lot of time to analyze. A lot. Hours of video can mean days of analysis."
  
• And speaking of cameras, I came across the Spy Pass Card Micro Camera.  Don't know what to expect in terms of image quality, but it would definitely come in handy for walking trade shows.
  
• Earlier this year I mentioned the forthcoming Fitbit as a potential tool for tracking human motion for research purposes.  Now there's SNIF Tag, a canine equivalent (pictured).  Then again, there's no reason why you couldn't wear the SNIF while your canine sports the Fitbit.