These May 2015 tech photography innovations indicate what's new when it comes to the technical aspects of photography, from new camera design to picture printing services.
Action-oriented cameras and camera equipment is on the rise, focusing on durable design and weather-proof features. This could mean the camera is particularly portable and compact, is loaded with sensors or is even able to stream the action. Other new developments are keeping drones in mind, making them more compatible with the robot technology.
The selfie continues to reign, with joke auto installments, wristband selfie stick attachments and front-facing phone cases.
Whether you are are a photographer looking for the latest upgrades, an artist trying to incorporate new techniques or even a marketer curious about the photography industry, these insights and May 2015 tech photography ideas will be informative.
Top 30 Tech Photography Trends in May
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Cinematic Action Shot Kits
The Joby Action Jib Kit Lets You Capture Cinematic Action Shots
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Retro 4K Cameras
The Nikon 1 J5 Has Been Given a Retro Makeover
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Interactive Street Theatrics
This Astounding Theater Project by Xtnt Mirrors Google Street View
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Light Graffiti Photography
Inspired Light by Patrick Rochon Transforms Infiniti Vehicles
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Vintage Digital Collages
These Digital Collage Illustrations by Laurindo Feliciano Are Timeless
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Selfie Camera-Equipped Vehicles
The Honda Selfie Car May or May Not Be an April Fool's Day Joke
24
Double Exposure Editorials
The Black Rainbow x Nike Photo Spread Features Sporty Layered Images
23
Wearable Action Cameras
The Panasonic HX-A1 is a Durable and Compact Wearable Camera
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Leashed Camera Drones
Fotokite is Controlled Using a Dog Leash-Like Mechanism
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Wristband Selfie Sticks
The Pop Stick is a Selfie Stick That Rolls Around Your Wrist
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Upgraded 4K Cameras
The Canon EOS C300 Mark II Has Internal 4K Recording
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Indie Film Cameras
The Canon XC10 is Perfect For Independent Filmmakers
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Compact Drone Cameras
The Phase One iXU 180 is a Block-Shaped Compact Drone Camera
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Compact Travel Cameras
The Sony HX90 Compact Camera Packs a Surprisingly Large Lens
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Emotion-Recognizing Advertising Platforms
Virool's Video Ad Tracking Software Monitors Reactions
15
Streaming Action Cam Transmitters
The GoPro HeroCast Transmitter Live-Streams HD Footage
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Selfie-Eliminating Apps
The Groopic App Ensures Everyone Gets into the Picture
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Printed Social Media Keepsakes
365 Days in Print Helps You Create a Beautiful Facebook Journal
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Drone-Friendly Cameras
The Micro Cinema Camera is Perfect For Aerial Video
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Self-Powered Video Camera
This Prototype Camera is Powered By Light From the Images it Captures
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Millennium-Long Photographs
Jonathon Keats's Ultraslow Shots Won't Be Ready Until 3015
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Glamorous Selfie Phones
The Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 Combines Style and Technology
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Sensor-Packed Action Cameras
The Garmin Virb XE Lets You Display Data Atop Your Action Videos
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Connective Camera Mounts
The Camlet Mount Lets You Connect Your Camera to Your Mobile Device
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Data-Displaying Action Cameras
The Garmin Virb X Can Display Data On Top Of Your Video Footage
5
Split-Screen Photo Apps
WeSnap Allows Users to Take and Share Amazing Split Photographs
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Object-Detecting Smartphone Cameras
The Unispectral Camera Uses Hyperspectral Imaging
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Anonymous Photo-Sharing Apps
The Rol App Lets You Send Photos to 3 Strangers from Around the World
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Weather-Resistant Cameras
The Pentax K-3 II Blends Durability and High Picture Quality
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Weatherproof Camera Stabilizers
The StabCam is Designed to Stabilize GoPro Cameras
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Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
High-End Imaging Action Cams
The QooCam 3 Captures 360-Degree Videos at 5.7K Resolution
Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras
The Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera is Feature-Rich
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Activewear-Branded Camera Concepts
This Leica x Adidas M Camera by Thiago Botelho is Analog
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
Hybrid Mini Instant Cameras
The INSTAX MINI EVO™ Camera Takes Photos With Different Visual Effects
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Multi-Mode Camera Drones
The 'Hover Camera X1' Drone Offers Assorted Flight & Photography Mpdes
Monochrome Sensor Digital Cameras
Leica Unveils Its Latest M11 Monochrom Digital Camera
Pro-Grade Creator Camera Models
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Captures Precision Footage
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Smart Technology Travel Tripods
Benro Theta is the Ideal Smart Travel Tripod for Photographers
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Professional Camera System Smartphones
The Oppo Find X6 Pro Has Three Hasselblad Camera Lenses
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Portable Tripod Attachments
iFootage Releases Two Tripods That Can Fit in Small Carrying Cases
Lightweight Agility Camera Drones
The DJI Air 3 is Equipped with Two Cameras
Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Packs Pro-Grade Components and More
Pocket-Sized Gimbal Cameras
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Captures 4K Footage and More
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Connected Microscope Cameras
The Nikon Digital Sight 50M Monochrome Camera is High-Resolution
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
AI-Powered Mirrorless Cameras
This Full-Frame Camera Features AI-Assisted Subject Tracking
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Distortion-Free Futuristic Cameras
Raspberry Pi Unveils its New Global Shutter Camera
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
Budget 8K Cinema Cameras
Bosma Releases the Most Affordable Cinema Camera Yet
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Hybrid Person-Tracking Camera Models
The Panasonic Lumix S5II Has a Hybrid Phase-Detect System
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Digital Polaroid Cameras
Instax Unveils the 'Instax Mini 12' with Improved Features and Handling
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras
TheSony α6700 Has the 26MP Exmor R Sensor
Technical Triple-Camera Drones
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Offers High-Quality Images Like Never Before
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Subject-Tracking 4K Cameras
Canon's 'EOS R8' Camera Can Accurately Detect Faces & Movement
Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses
The ShiftCam LensUltra System Works with a Range of Lenses
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Ultra-Rugged Camera Models
The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Underwater Camera Has a TruePic VIII Processor
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras
The Duo Camera by Dami Seo and Taeyang Kim Separates Features
Retro Monochromatic Cameras
Leica Designs the M11 Monochrom with Black and White Film
Physical Mobile Photography Filters
SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filters Elevate Mobile Photography
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Kid-Friendly Instant Cameras
The myFirst Camera Insta Wi is a Hybrid Product with Inkless Printing
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
8K Cinema Camera Drones
DJI Unveils Its Latest Inspire 3 Drone with an 8K Filmmaking Camera
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 5G Has a 50MP Selfie Lens for 4K Videos
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Realistic Photography Smartphones
The HTC U23 pro Has a 108MP Main Camera
Collapsible Pro-Grade Photography Lights
The Lolito SoftLight is Ready for Use in Moments
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
Night Photography Smartphones
The Realme 11 Pro+ Has a 200MP Main Camera and More
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
High-End Studio Cameras
Blackmagic Design Releases the New Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro
Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors
The Sony LYTIA 50MP Mobile Image Sensor Maximizes Capabilities
Assistive Mirrorless 4K Cameras
The 'EOS R50' Simplifies Advanced Settings In Low-Light Conditions
Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones
The 'Magic5 Pro' Flagship Smartphone Has a Triple Camera Array
Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers
The SWISS RIG Bresson Elevates Smartphone Videography
AI-Powered Action Cameras
Insta360’s Ace Pro Action Camera Utilize Leica Engineering and AI
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
Functionally Weatherproof Photo Gear
Long Weekend and Moment Join Forces on a Capsule
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Shapeshifting Photography Tripods
The TOKQI C03 Octopus Tripod Works with Camera and Phones
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Miniature Action Wireless Cameras
The Insta360 Go 3 is an Action Camera with a Display Feature
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Four-Camera Integrated Smartphones
Xiaomi Launches 13 Ultra Smartphones with Leica Cameras
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Mirrorless 60-Megapixel Cameras
Leica Introduces the SL3 Camera with 8K Video Quality
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Flagship Premium Imaging Smartphones
The Xiaomi 13 Comes in Two Model Options
Image Sensor-Upgrade Smartphones
Sony's Xperia 1 V is Elevated with a New Image Feature
AI-Powered Webcams
OBSBOT Announces Its Latest Tiny 2 PTZ Webcam
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Influencer-Focused Compact Cameras
Sony Electronics Unveils Its New ZV-E1 for Video Creators
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Masterful Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 V Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Photography-Centric Smartphones
The A-X Phone is Designed with Powerful Camera Sensors
High-Performing Smartphone Cameras
The Pixel 8 Plans to Incorporate a New HDR Technique
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods
The 'Insta360 Flow' is Perfect for Immersive Filmmaking
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur
Immediate-Uploading Premium Cameras
RED Launches New V-Raptor Cameras with Fast Uploading