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High-Tech Hybrid Cameras

The Pentax 645D Japan Urushi is the Photo-Snapper of the Year

— July 17, 2011 — Tech
The new Pentax 645D Japan Urushi camera boasts some seriously powerful and stylish characteristics. The camera's design and creation was inspired by the two awards presented to Pentax for its infallible, cutting-edge technology.

Features of the new Pentax 645D Japan Urushi camera include a 44 by 33 mm CCD image sensor that results in the highest quality of photos, a lustrous red finish prone to drops and scratches, and an exclusive Center-Spot-Matte Focusing Screen DS-80. While the camera is intended for taking pictures, high-quality videos and audio can effectively be recorded. The Pentax 645D Japan Urushi camera is certainly deserving of its 'Camera of the Year' title.

Implications - Businesses that devote their efforts to providing accessible consumer products featuring the qualities the highest in design and performance will appeal to a wide audience. Tech-obsessed and high-spending consumers are constantly seeking those products designated as the best. Businesses that provide high-end, functional concepts will big returns in today's society.
Trend Themes
1. High-quality Imaging - Advancements in imaging technology, such as the CCD image sensor used in the Pentax 645D, presents opportunities for businesses to develop products with superior visual capabilities.
2. Luxury Technology - Combining high-quality technology with stylish design, as seen in the Pentax 645D's red finish, presents opportunities for businesses to target luxury consumers who value both performance and aesthetics.
3. Multifunctional Devices - As shown by the Pentax 645D's ability to take high-quality photos and record videos and audio, there is a growing desire for multifunctional devices that offer a range of features and capabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Photography Equipment - The photography equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of high-quality imaging by developing cameras and equipment with superior visual capabilities.
2. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the trend of luxury technology by creating high-end, aesthetically pleasing products that offer top-of-the-line performance.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of multifunctional devices by developing products that offer a range of features and capabilities, such as high-quality imaging and audio recording.
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