# Reconfigurable Camera Concepts The Aspekt Camera Concept is 100 Percent Modular By Michael Hines | Published 2013-06-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspekt-camera-concept References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-6-3/modular-camera-design-highly-customizable) & [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/05/aspekt-is-a-concept-modular-slr-camera-system/) True shutterbugs are bound to find themselves longing for the [Aspekt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-av-products) camera concept. This camera, designed by researchers at Germany's [University of Applied Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-gaming-system), is as modular as they come. Nearly all of its parts can be swapped out, including, but not limited to: the lens, flash, battery grip and dial. The camera was created this way to both make life easier for photographers and to let them customize their camera in ways which they could only dream. Even the processor that powers the camera can be customized, a feature which should appeal greatly to fans of open source technology. The [modular lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam) means that photographers can equip the Aspekt camera concept with older lenses that may not fit modern cameras. You can check out several configurations of the Aspekt camera, here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Camera Technology:** The Aspekt camera concept showcases the potential for cameras with interchangeable parts, providing opportunities for customized camera configurations. - **Open Source Camera Systems:** The customizable processor of the Aspekt camera concept demonstrates the possibility of open source camera technology, allowing photographers to modify their camera's functionality. - **Reimagining Legacy Lenses:** The modular lens of the Aspekt camera concept opens up opportunities for using older lenses on modern camera bodies, giving photographers more versatility in lens choices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore the production of modular cameras, offering photographers customizable options for their camera gear. - **Electronics Design and Manufacturing:** The electronics industry can take advantage of the Aspekt camera concept's use of customizable processors, paving the way for open source camera systems. - **Lens Manufacturing:** The lens manufacturing industry can explore opportunities in creating modular lenses compatible with different camera bodies, providing photographers with more options for lens selection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera.md) - [Modular Photography Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-modular-optical-system.md) - [Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-modular.md) - [Interchangeable Lens Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-interchangeable-lens-concept.md) - [Modular Webcam Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node.md) - [Adaptable Tech Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hone-pro.md) - [Detachable Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-smartphone-design.md) - [Futuristic AI Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-camera-concept.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md)