# Analog Camera-Upgrading Devices The 'I'm Back' Turns Analog Cameras into DSLRs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-cameras References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/transform-your-analog-slr-into-a-dslr-15-03-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samellos/im-back-advance-digital-back-for-35mm-analog-camer) Those who stand by their analog cameras yet would like to have some sort of digital capabilities will be glad to hear of the 'I'm Back' device as a means of turning a [traditional SLR camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/om-system-om3) into a DSLR. Low-cost and created using components such as a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Genuine or Omega2, the 'I'm Back' instantly transforms a [35mm camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-lomo-mca) into a powerful piece of photography equipment. The 'I'm Back' device can be used with a number of different analog cameras and acts as a great solution to breathing new life into technology that has become antiquated in tech terms. The 'I'm Back' device is the design work of Samuel Mello Medeiros and comes as a versatile solution to ensuring your favorite equipment of the past can continue being useful in the present and future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Analog Camera-upgrading Devices:** The 'I'm Back' device is an example of low-cost devices that upgrade analog cameras with digital capabilities. - **Reviving Antiquated Tech:** The 'I'm Back' device is a convenient solution for reviving and updating old technology, providing new uses and extending product life. - **DIY Camera Upgrades:** The 'I'm Back' device represents the growing trend of DIY camera upgrades and modifications in the photography industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunities for manufacturers to create custom-made device upgrades for analog cameras that incorporate digital features. - **Online Camera Marketplaces:** Upgraded analog cameras could be sold online on marketplaces that are dedicated to buying and selling photography equipment. - **Tech Support Services for Antiquated Tech:** New service models could provide support and repair services for outdated and unsupported tech products through upgrades and modifications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Connected Upcycled Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digi-swap.md) - [Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-digitizer.md) - [Revived Analog Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomo-mca.md) - [Revive Modern Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-af1.md) - [Reusable Disposable Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashback.md) - [Vintage Imaging Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova.md) - [Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollylook-eye.md) - [Industrial Interchangeable Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interchangeable-lens-cameras.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs8.md)