# Trailblazing 3D-Printed Cameras The SLO Camera is the World's First Completely 3D-Printed Camera By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/SLO-3dprinted-camera References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/amos-dudley-slo-3d-printed-camera/45371/) & [amosdudley](http://amosdudley.com/weblog/SLO-Camera) Young and upcoming designer Amos Dudley has managed to create the world's first completely 3D-printed camera, dubbed the SLO or Single Lens Objective camera. While there are certainly other cameras out there that features [3D-printed components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept), what sets the SLO camera apart is the fact that that even such parts as the lens and the shutter were completely 3D-printed. 3D-printing enthusiasts and DIY camera-making enthusiasts will be able to access the [3D-printing files](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) for the SLO camera on the Pinshape website. Users who print out their own SLO camera will only need to print a [single spherical lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomo-instant-wide-glass). Since this is such an unprecedented and trailblazing contraption, the fact of the matter is that the quality of photos isn't the absolute greatest, although it does offer a visual aesthetic of its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating customizable and affordable cameras for hobbyists and professionals. - **DIY Camera-making:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include empowering individuals to design and manufacture their own cameras with unique features. - **3d-printing Enthusiasm:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging the growing interest in 3D printing to drive advancements in camera technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing high-quality 3D printing materials and technologies specifically for camera manufacturing. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include integrating 3D printing and customizable features into traditional camera manufacturing to cater to individual photographer needs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating a new market segment for customizable, budget-friendly cameras through 3D printing technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Industrial Interchangeable Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interchangeable-lens-cameras.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-camera-concept.md) - [Eco-Friendly Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lensfayre.md) - [Y2K Style Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-holo.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md)