Minox DC 1011 Carat

Wealthy amateur photographers may be interested in the Minox DC 1011 Carat. Not only is the body of the camera covered in 24-carat gold, the lens is surrounded by ten, 0.02-carat diamonds, each measuring 0.08 inches. In practical terms the 1011 has image stabilization, a 10.1MP sensor, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. Photos and video can be stored in 32MB of internal memory, or else a maximum 2GB of external memory through an SD card. Videos are recorded in VGA resolution. Binoculars.com is selling the camera for $1,699, which comes shipped in its own wooden case with accessories like a lithium-ion battery.