Hasselblad 200-megapixel camera

The new Hasselblad camera is now on the market: the 200-megapixel H4D-200MS will set you back 32,000 euros, or about $45,000.

The camera actually uses a sensor with a mere 50 megapixels, but with Hasselblad's multishot technology combines six shots into one. That means moving subjects such as fashion models need not apply. But a lot of this very high-end photography involves static subjects such as jewelry, watches, cars, and paintings for reproduction.

Hasselblad announced the H4D-200MS last September at the Photokina show. At the time, the company said it hoped to release the camera in the first quarter.

The multishot technique isn't as crude as taking a bunch of shots and stitching them together. Instead, it works with a piezoelectric motor that moves the camera's image sensor a tiny amount before taking each photo.

The six-shot extended multishot mode augments an earlier option, the four-shot multishot mode. The multihsot modes offset each frame by a half or a full pixel width, an approach that compensates for the fact that each sensor pixel captures only red, green, or blue light. The four-shot mode takes about 20 seconds for a full photo; the six-shot mode takes about 30 seconds.

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Breguet Ref. 5839 Marine Tourbillon High Jewellery watch

This Breguet Ref. 5839 Marine Tourbillon High Jewellery watch is a diamond encrusted version of the Ref. 5937 from a few years ago. 
Breguet outfitted the watch case and dial with an impressive amount of diamonds, but still was able to retain that signature Breguet Marine watch look.
The 43mm wide 18k white gold case as about 11.77 carats of stones on it. One of the neatest parts is how Breguet was able to maintain the coined edge of the case using specially cut diamonds. Also not the unique pattern the diamonds create for the bezel. On the dial smaller diamonds are set in the middle of the dial and don't overshadow the hands. The dial itself is silvered 18k gold. Overall Breguet did a great job giving a men's jewelry watch a functional face.
Inside the watch is a Breguet caliber 554.4 manually wound tourbillon movement with the time and a chronograph complication. The watch has 50 hours of power reserve with special features that include a silicium balance spring and escapement wheel.
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Alexander McQueen Iris Plexiglas Box Clutch

The Alexander McQueen Iris Plexiglas Box Clutch is one of those statement pieces that's sure to garner glances and comments and envy whenever and wherever you carry it. The construction is pretty simple considering its impact: molded plexigas topped with a Swarovski-embellished gold metal clasp depicting a skull sitting inside a fully opened iris bloom. 
Very gothic-chic (as the brand does so well) but with a decidedly lighter vibe this time. Features are basic but include a gold metal frame and inside there's white leather trim. 
$2,295
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Project Zeus, Ferrai 458 Italia by SR Project

Titled Project Zeus, the style-amped Ferrari 458 Italia features superior additions including a slick gloss-black roof, a lip spoiler, side skirts + rear skirts, as well as 21-inch wheels at the front and 22-inch wheels at the rear provided by Forgiato. Extra touches such as lowering springs for suspension tuning were included by Novitec, while European tuner Akropovic assisted with the car’s sports exhaust system.A car which has seen its fair share of fancy revamps — the Ferrari 458 Italia – hailing from the Italian luxury automaker, showcases its latest glossy makeover by Canadian tuner, SR Project. 

The powerful road-beast known as the Ferrari 458 Italia comes equipped with a 4.5L V8 engine which is mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox, the Ferrari 458 Italia supercar speeds from 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds, maxing out at over 200 mph — a perfect subject for a masterful SR Project tuning.

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Tibet opens its first five-star hotel 12,000ft above sea level

The 5-star St. Regis Lhasa luxury hotel in Tibet, which boasts a breathtaking, surreal design, has opened its spectacular doors, standing at 12,000 feet above sea level. Further proof of the property’s remarkable height can be found in each of the hotel’s sumptuous rooms – which are notably fitted with oxygen tanks.

Introducing a new level of luxury in Tibet, the amazing property which takes its unique design inspiration from a nearby active monastery, boasts many pampering luxuries including personal butlers on-call, 150 stunning suites, 12 private luxurious villas, as well as a lavish spa, a swimming pool and fine dining options which include a wine bar and restaurants.

Tourist dollars reportedly make up 15 percent of Tibet’s economy, and the added touch of an unparalleled luxury lifestyle travel experience offered by St. Regis, is expected to provide much needed accommodations for a host of discerning travelers descending on the area to visit the nearby sacred 1419 Sera Monastery of Lhasa, as well as other Tibetan cultural and religious treasures.

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Sophy Robson Nail Art

Sophy Robson has recently been posting up some amazing nail art images on her site. Clearly she has a gift for the craft, with not only an eye for color and what’s fashionable now, but also crafting designs that are meticulously applied and look great on the nail. Which is tricky as nails provide a very small canvas and they’re sitting at the end of a set of hands so while the design idea in your head may look amazing, once applied it can appear entirely different. This design was done for nail art devotee Katy Perry.

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Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster

Based on the Jaguar E-Type of the 1960s, the Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster is a custom, all-new design that celebrates the classic while updating it for modern times. Features include an all-aluminum body, adapted from the original, custom windshield glass, custom-designed aluminum rimmed wheels with 3-eared wheel spinners for good measure, a "waterfall" console, and plenty of power, provided by an Eagle 4.7 liter engine and a five-speed gearbox.

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