# Smartphone Camera Converters Snap Photos with the Realistic Bitplay Snap! Accessory By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-snap References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2011/11/01/bitplays-snap-is-the-most-realistic-looking-camera-case-for-the-iphone-yet/) & [bitplayinc](http://bitplayinc.com/#2233839/SNAP) The number of camera accessories for the iPhone is endless, but the Bitplay Snap! may be the most realistic one yet. So far most camera add-ons for the iPhone are really there just for show. If anything, most users rely on apps that mimic what the real thing can do. While the Bitplay Snap! isn’t exactly the real deal, it’s at least closer to what the others bring. The case itself does look like an actual camera which in a way, will remind you of a retro [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux-grip). What sets this piece apart from the others on the market, however, is that it actually has a real functioning shutter button. As long as the position of the shutter is consistent with the camera’s default settings, the Bitplay Snap! should take some awesome pictures. The Bitplay Snap! is compatible with the [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept)/4S and all photography apps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone Camera Accessories:** The market of smartphone accessories has a lot of room for innovation in camera add-ons that mimic real cameras. - **Realistic Camera Functionality:** There is an opportunity in producing innovative camera add-ons for smartphones that offers realistic camera functionality. - **Compatibility with Multiple Apps:** There is a market for camera accessories that is compatible with multiple apps. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Accessories:** The smartphone accessories industry can develop and market innovative camera add-ons for smartphones. - **Photography Equipment:** The photography equipment industry can take advantage of the market demand for realistic smartphone camera functionality by producing and selling innovative camera add-ons. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the market demand for better smartphone photography by developing and selling innovative camera add-ons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Smartphone Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-snapgrip.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [MagSafe Photographer-Style Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux-grip.md) - [Vintage Imaging Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miops-spark.md) - [Tactile Photography Phone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux.md) - [Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-powergrip.md) - [Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-6x.md)