A New Super 8 Camera is 30 Years in the Making
Meghan Young — August 4, 2014 — Tech
The Super 8 camera is so iconic, Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams named a movie after it, yet it has been 30 years since a new one has been released. A modernized vintage video camera, the Logmar S-8 combines the best of two eras, to the delight of filmmakers everywhere. Considering that the original is still used today, it is only natural that the Danish father-son duo designers behind it would maintain as many of its defining features as possible.
Of course, the modernized vintage video camera now boasts capabilities that were once unthinkable in the 1970s. Fir instance, it records real-time digital audio and is also controllable over Wi-Fi via your smartphone with a simple app that works with iOS and Android devices.
Of course, the modernized vintage video camera now boasts capabilities that were once unthinkable in the 1970s. Fir instance, it records real-time digital audio and is also controllable over Wi-Fi via your smartphone with a simple app that works with iOS and Android devices.
Trend Themes
1. Modernized Vintage Video Cameras - Opportunity for disruptive innovation by combining nostalgia with modern features for filmmakers.
2. Super 8 Camera Revival - Reviving a classic camera with modern features opens up new possibilities in the film industry.
3. Integration of Analog and Digital Technologies - The Logmar S-8 exemplifies the potential of seamlessly combining the best elements from different eras in technology.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Entertainment - The Logmar S-8 presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for filmmakers in capturing the nostalgic charm of Super 8 film with modern convenience.
2. Consumer Electronics - The modernized vintage video camera market taps into the demand for retro-inspired consumer electronics with advanced digital capabilities.
3. Mobile App Development - Creating a user-friendly app for controlling the Logmar S-8 camera via smartphones showcases the innovation potential in mobile app development for film industry equipment.
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