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Futuristic Camera

Technology focused camera innovations are reshaping photographic capabilities

Implications - Challenging the proliferation of smartphone photography, the camera industry is seeing an overhaul in specialized capabilities that put more power into the hands of the photographer than ever before. Leveraging emerging innovations in popular technology, including VR, auto-following and heat-mapping, the latest cameras offer consumers and professional photographers alike a multitude of futuristic features to experiment with.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage innovative technologies to compete with newly emerging competitors?
Trend Themes
1. Camera Upgrades - Innovations in VR, auto-following and heat-mapping have spurred a new wave of camera capabilities and features.
2. Compact VR Camera Concepts - With the growing popularity of virtual reality technology, cameras like UCSD’s PMast could revolutionize professional-grade 360-degree video production.
3. Auto-follow Camera Drones - Camera drones that can easily follow and capture adventurers in action are changing the way we capture experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Photography Equipment - The photography equipment industry is seeing an overhaul in camera products equipped with emerging innovations like VR, auto-following and heat-mapping.
2. Drone Technology - Drone technology that leverages innovations like auto-follow capabilities and compact designs are driving advancements in this industry.
3. Virtual Reality - The growing field of virtual reality technology is driving the development of more advanced cameras capable of capturing 360-degree video.
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Featured Examples

Dynamic 4K Production Cameras
Dynamic 4K Production Cameras
The AJA Cion Production Camera is Prepared for Advanced Recording
Prepared for use in the field or in a studio, the AJA Cion production camera is outfitted with a bevy of features that make it a versatile piece of equipment for professionals to utilize. Featuring... MORE
Auto-Follow Camera Drones
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The 'MyDrone' 4K Camera Drone Keeps an Eye on the User
The ‘MyDrone’ 4K camera drone enables drone enthusiasts to fly the equipment as they desire and even enable it to follow them during their adventures. The ‘MyDrone’ can be... MORE
Heat-Mapping Cameras
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The FLIR C3 Rugged Thermal Camera was Unveiled at CES 2017
The FLIR C3 rugged thermal camera is a new device from the brand that aims at being an exceptional piece of equipment for those in the home inspection or contracting markets. The FLIR C3 camera can... MORE
Ultra HD Action Cameras
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The LeEco Liveman C1 4K Action Camera was Announced at CES 2017
The LeEco Liveman C1 is a new 4K action camera that was announced by the brand at CES 2017 as a versatile piece of technology that can be used in a number of different ways. The LeEco Liveman C1... MORE
Blazing-Fast Photography Cameras
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The 'Chronos 1.4' High-Speed Camera Captures Up to 21,600fps
The ‘Chronos 1.4’ is a new high-speed camera that will enable photography enthusiasts to capture footage unlike anything that has been possible with traditional equipment prior. Instead... MORE
Compact VR Camera Concepts
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UCSD's PMast Camera Can Record Professional-Grade 360-Degree Video
As virtual reality continues to grow in popularity and potential, the PMast is a camera that has augers the democratization of the production of content. The compact device is about the same size as... MORE

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