# Commemorative Vintage Cameras The 2012 Olymp ic Kodak Brownie is a Snapshot From the Swingin' 60s By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-olympic-kodak-brownie References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/12/kodak-brownie-revived-for-the-2012-olympics/) If you're one of the lucky people heading across the pond for the next summer games, you want to make sure you have not only a camera, but one that can survive massive crowds. Though the 2012 Olympic Kodak Brownie may not be the most compact device that has ever existed, it sure will hold up a drop or two. Designed after the [original Kodak Brownie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs8) from 1962, the 2012 Olympic Kodak Brownie has almost all of the same features as its predecessor including a monstrous flash and two seperate viewfinder apertures. They even come in [assorted colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip1) so you won't have to fight that spectator next to you over who's is who's. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Commemorative Vintage Cameras:** Developing modern cameras with a vintage aesthetic and durable construction. - **Revisiting Classic Designs:** Creating new versions of iconic products from the past with updated features. - **Nostalgic Consumer Products:** Tapping into consumers' desire for retro-inspired products that evoke nostalgia. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography Equipment:** Opportunity to produce limited-edition vintage-style cameras targeting photography enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovation potential in developing consumer electronics with a nostalgic design twist. - **Memorabilia Market:** Creating collectible items that commemorate past events and tap into consumers' nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Analog Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-classics.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Modernized Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-super-8-camera.md) - [Tiny Colorful Camera Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamera.md) - [Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-instant-camera.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/35mm-film-camera.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Cafe Budget Retro Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-retro-camera.md)