When I was younger, I used to make doll houses and pen holders from LEGO, but even then, I never could have dreamed that something like this Legotron Camera could actually work.
Alas, creator Cary Norton build this playful piece of technology from a collection of borrowed toy blocks, a $40 lens from eBay, a glass slot, a lens board and good old chamber defined by the space the knickknacks surround.
The 4x5 specimen of frolicsome photographic equipment boasts a 127mm ƒ4.7 lens, dimensions of 7in by 6.5in by 7in, and fantastic pictures. Four images taken by the lego camera are featured on the photographer's blog, revealing a spellbinding style of misty black and white. The Legotron Camera may not be as fine-tuned as store-bought counterparts, but it offers an artsy flavor of form and final product.
What's Driving This Trend
- Toy Brick DIY Gadgets
- Opportunity for companies to explore the merging of building block toys and electronics to create unique gadgets and devices.
- Alternative Camera Designs
- Alternative camera designs using non-traditional materials and re-imagined dimensions could inspire new market opportunities and attract creative individuals.
- Arts and Crafts-technology Hybrids
- The combination of traditional hands-on arts and crafts with modern technology has disruptive potential for artistic expression and imaginative design.
Who This Affects Most
- Toy and Game Industry
- Toy and game companies can explore partnerships with tech firms to create experimental products that merge traditional play with modern technology.
- Photography Industry
- The photography industry can expand its market and appeal to creative individuals by experimenting with alternative camera designs that challenge traditional ideas of what a camera should be.
- Arts and Crafts Industry
- The arts and crafts industry can collaborate with tech companies or independent engineers to create innovative merging of traditional techniques with modern technology.
