# 3D Smartphone Cameras This Cellphone Camera by Pelican Imagining Turns Images into 3D Photos By M | Published 2013-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-photos References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/06/3d-printing-array-camera.html) & [pelicanimaging](http://www.pelicanimaging.com/news/press-releases/pi-showcases-3D-Video.html) As the world of 3D technology becomes more and more accessible to the everyday consumer, [Pelican Imagining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demerbox-db2) is releasing a super neat [phone camera attachment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-powergrip) that combines the photo capability of [16 camera lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam) to produce a 3D photo. How this 3D camera works is that all 16 lenses simultaneously take a photo when the cellphone's camera shutter button is clicked. From there, the images can be uploaded onto a computer and collectively used to print figurines of the image subjects. In the video released with Pelican Imagining's 3D photo camera, the ad features a wedding couple's family and friends taking photos with the Pelican Imagining camera. Afterwards, the photos of the couple are transferred onto computer and used in conjunction with a 3D printer to create toy figurines of the bride and groom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Imaging Technology:** The rise of accessible 3D technology opens up opportunities for innovative applications in various industries. - **Multi-camera Systems:** The use of multiple lenses in smartphone cameras allows for advanced imaging capabilities and new possibilities in photography. - **3D Printing:** The integration of 3D printing with smartphone cameras presents exciting opportunities for personalized and customized products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The 3D smartphone camera trend has the potential to revolutionize the consumer electronics industry, providing users with a new level of immersive imaging experiences. - **Photography:** The adoption of multi-camera systems in smartphone cameras redefines the field of photography, enabling users to capture and create 3D images with ease. - **3D Printing Services:** The combination of smartphone cameras and 3D printing opens up new possibilities in the 3D printing services industry, allowing for the creation of customized figurines and other personalized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Sized 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-ego.md) - [3D Streaming Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes.md) - [3D Content-Capturing Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-camera-lens.md) - [Photography-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax-phone.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triplecamera-flagship-smartphone.md) - [Smartphone-Friendly Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domono-smart-camera.md) - [Hyper-Zoom Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism.md) - [Miniature Spatial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursa-cine-immersive.md)