# Slim Cameras BenQ T850 is "World's Slimmest" 8MP By Ayman | Published 2008-06-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-t850 References: [photographyblog](http://www.photographyblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/benq_t850/) [BenQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-pd2732u) is hailing its new T850 camera as the world's slimmest 8 megapixel, measuring less than 15mm thick with 3x optical zoom, 3 inch touch-screen LCD and ISO 1600 support. The unique thing about the T850 is the convenient *[touchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1)* interface where almost all the camera functions can be accessed via one of three simple finger movements: tap, circle, swipe. The natural “swipe” gesture makes viewing photos and video easy and fun. Other features include “Smile Catch”, Auto Face Tracking, Z Lighting, advanced photo art, scribble & scrawl and Quick Bar. If you'd rather have that [8 megapixel camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x8-mini) right inside your phone, check out the latest K-touch: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Slim Cameras:** The trend of shrinking camera sizes, while increasing photo quality and adding new interactive features. - **Touchscreen Camera Interfaces:** The tendency to replace traditional camera controls with touch-screen gestures for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. - **Advanced Camera Features:** The increasing popularity of advanced camera features like smile detection and photo art that create new opportunities for innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturers of cameras, smartphones, and other related devices can benefit from integrating new photo-enhancing technologies and touch-screen interfaces. - **Photography:** As photo-taking and editing become more accessible and user-friendly, new opportunities arise for professional and amateur photographers, as well as photo-sharing platforms. - **Digital Imaging:** Companies specializing in digital imaging, printing, and storage can leverage the trend toward advanced camera features to develop new products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Slim Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-70-air.md) - [Airy Pencil-Thin Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-spark-slim.md) - [Hyper-Slim Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-slim.md) - [Ultra-Slim Titanium Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge.md) - [Selfie-Friendly Dual-Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollei-powerflex-x8-dual-lens.md) - [Hyper-Slim Triple-Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magic8-pro-air.md) - [Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-15-ultra.md) - [Advanced Everyday Camera Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-lytia-901.md) - [Dual Telephoto Lens Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-80-ultra.md)