While DSLRs are becoming increasingly powerful in today's market, the intricate bodies and artful lenses have inspired designers to create some stunning sculptural cameras. Although most of these shooters are non-functional, the details found in the real deal have not been forgotten.
Artists like Kiel Johnson and Jennifer Collier use materials such as paper and cardboard to craft carbon copies of powerful cameras. These fragile replicas are full of immense detail and look impressively close to the real McCoy. Others are taking the photographer's tools of the trade as inspiration behind sweet masterpieces. Cookies and cakes can be found in the shapes of polaroids and full-fledged DSLRS. In addition to art and desserts, classic cameras have also been refashioned into decorative smartphone cases, transforming modern electronics into retro gears.
These sensational sculptural cameras showcase the beauty and craftsmanship that go into crafting these high-powered tools.
50 Stunning Sculptural Cameras
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Social-Networking Biscuits
The InstaGraham Crackers are Creative Baking Creations
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Instructtoos
Tattooed Diagrams Give the Wearer a Permanent Blueprint
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Retro Smartphone Covers
The Wood Camera iPhone 4 Case Protects Your Device in Vintage Fashion
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Picture-Perfect Mobile Covers
The Camera iPhone Case Protects Gadgets with a Vintage Feel
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Camera Lens Cushions
The Plushtography Pillow Encourages Kodak Moment Cuddling
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Photo Geek Cups
The Camera Lens Mug Quenches Your Thirst & Your Photographic Needs
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Paper Cameras
The Jennifer Collier Paper Art Series is Unbelievable
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Recyclable DSLRs
Kiel Johnson Crafts Amazing Cardboard Cameras
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Colorful Edible Sculptures
The Food Art by Dan Cretu Transforms Fruits and Veggies into Artwork
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Candy-Coated Cameras
The Sprinkles 7D by PJ Linden Looks as Good as the Photos it Takes
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Lumberific iPhone Cases
SigniCASE Carves Crazy Camera Designs for Smartphones
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Vintage Cardboard Cameras
The Pinhole Hasselblad by Kelly Angood Can Actually Take Photographs
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Vintage Photography Tees
The Polaroid x Altru Collaboration is Chill and Chic
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Fashion Forward Cameras
Holga Designer Cameras to Match Every Outfit
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Artistic Appliance Campaigns
The ComEd MetamorFridges Project is Eye-Catching
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Shutterbug Sweets
The FujiFilm X100 Cake was Baked for Photographer Gary Cruz's Birthday
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Toy Brick Picture Cameras
The Legotron Camera is a Snapshot of DIY Success
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Cookie-Like Cameras
These Fuuvi Miniature Biscuit Cameras Look Good Enough to Eat
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Comfy Hipster Seating
The Bean Bags by Woouf Have a Retro Feel
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Carefully Constructed Cameras
The Papercraft Leica Cam is Delicate Yet Usable
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Neon Throwback Papercrafts
Zim and Zou 'Back to Basics' Visits the Past to Create Nostalgic Art
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Shutterbug Confections
These Camera Cookies are Designed for Photography Enthusiasts
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Camera Lens Mugs
The 'thumbsUp!' Photography Cup is Incredibly Surreal
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Modern Society Relics
Bughouse's Future Fossils Series Centers Around Technology
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Cutesy Photography Pouches
The Soft Fuzzy Wuzzy Camera Case Cuddles Your Lens
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Pint-Sized Camera Pendants
The JnPol DSLR Camera Miniature Necklaces are Adorably
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Sock Sculptures
Washable, Once-Wearable Cotton Art Recycles Orphaned Footwear
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Retro Camera Phone Covers
The Gizmon iCA iPhone Case Turns Your Smartphone Into a Leica
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Instagram-Inspired Wooden Toys
Anagram by Twig Creative is a Cute Camera for Children
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Photographic Skin-Cleaners
The Camera Soap Bar Keeps Shutterbugs Clean
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Retro Camera Lamps
Dan Riordan Turns Photographer's Tools Into Objets d'Art
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DIY Shutterbug Disguises
The Tyler Card Nikon Camera Costume is a Fully Functioning Getup
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Sprocket-Exposing Cameras
The Powershovel Brand Creates Camera with Sprocket Patterns
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Toy Block Gadgets
LEGO NTX Robotics Include Brick Camera and MP3 Player
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Photographic Phone Covers
The Polaroid iPhone Decal Makes Your Smartphone a Classic Camera
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DIY Wooden Cameras
The Canon DSLR Mock-Up
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Hipster Cam Keyholders
These Lomography Keychains Display Your Photography Brand Loyalty
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Vintage Camera Disguises
The Wooden Camera Tape Dispenser Plays Tricks on Your Eyes
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Massive Silver Cameras
The Photographic Equipment by Liao Yibai Doesn't Need Zoom
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DIY Wooden Camera Tutorials
The Canon Balsa Wood 1D Step-by-Step Guide Makes Life-Like Mock Ups
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Concealed Boozy Gadgets
The Binocktails Bev-Cam Camera Flask is Cleverly Disguised
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Translucent Camera Sculptures
The Crystal Clear Canon 7D Replica is Unbelievably Hand Carved
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Repurposed Book Cameras
The Tonk ‘As Long as It Photographs’ Project Captures the Audi
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Deceptive Piggy Banks
Canon DSLR Camera Bank Keeps Your Money Well-Hidden
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Camera Lens Calendars
Desktop Calendar is Perfect for Snap-Happy Photographers
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Shutterbug Jewelry
Show Your Love for Photography by Wearing the Leica M8 Necklace
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Jumbo Camera Street Art
The Mentalgassi Camera is a Caravan in Disguise
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Photographic Coffee Holders
The Fotodiox 'Lenzcup' is a 35MM Beverage Tumbler
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Vintage Polaroid Wallets
The Camera Snap Card Case is for True Photographers
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Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Pinhole Camera is a Fully Functional Picture Taker
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Classic Hollywood Collage Art
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Donut Coffee Cups
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Refurbished Photo Equipment
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Crystal-Clear Colorless Cameras
The Leica M Monochrom Shoots Only Black and White Images
Switch Plate Smartphone Chargers
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Chic Motorbike Gadget Carriers
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Custom Tangerine Cameras
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180-Million-Year-Old Tubs
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Severely Contorted Tumblers
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Mysterious Sculpture Stunts
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Social Media Logo Treats
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Waterproof Smart Phone Casings
The 'Outride' by Mophie Turns iPhones into Underwater Cameras
Photogenic Social Media Mascots
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Musical Xylophone Mugs
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Soapbox Phone Speakers
The Air Module is a Portable, Power-Free Wooden Amplifier
Sketched Dancer Depictions
Kenneth E. Parris III Captures a Dancer's Life on Tour
Globe-Trotting Cameras
The Lomography Limited Maps Edition Encourages You to Travel the World
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Arachnid-Shaped Accessories
The sweetpeepshere Spider Web-Inspired Peter Pan Collar is Chic
Timelessly Nostalgic Stores
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Edible Photographs
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The Camera Truck by Ian Ruhter is a Moving Time Machine
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Fossil-Like Lighting
Kim HyunJoo's Landing 200 Lamp Enhances a Space's Ambiance
3D Digital Cameras
The Panasonic Lumix 3D1 Adds a New Dimension to Photography
Modular Mobiles
The Emobile Concept Phone Lets You Instantly Reconfigure Your Cellphone
Polariod-Holding Villager Portraits
The 'Wakhan, An Other Afghanistan' Series is Endearing
Voluptuous Mug Sets
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The Nikon Android-Powered Camera for CoolPix is Sweet
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The Key-Shaped Pocket Knife Necklace is Sharply Designed
Cellular DSLR Triggers
The ioShutter Remote Turns Your Mobile Device into a Camera Accessory
Hilarious Post-Holiday Depictions
The 5 Stages of Vacation Grief Infographic is Strangely Accurate
Instagram-Inspired Video Apps
The ‘OneSec App’ Records One-Second Video Memories
Turtle-Inspired Phone Accessories
The Incase Tortoise Snap Case for iPhone 4 is Sleek and Stylish
Texty Photo Equipment
The Descriptive Camera Develops a Narrative of a Scene in Words
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The Chobi Cam Pro Snaps Photos and Captures HD Video
Ivy League Locks
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Revamped Retro Cams
Polaroid SX-70 Vintage Camera Brings Back a Classic for Photographers
Cosmo Capturing Cameras
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Cheerful Ceramic Chalices
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