# DIY Digital Camera Kits Build Your Own Camera with the Educational Bigshot Set By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-camera References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/bigshot-diy-digital-camera-kit/) & [bigshotcamera](http://www.bigshotcamera.com/) The perfect gift for any hands-on person who is fascinated with photography and the way things work, the Bigshot kit allows you to build your own camera and learn a lot in the process. Because of its instructional setup, this camera kit makes for a great educational tool that can be used in classrooms or as projects for young children and adults alike to become familiar with some basic concepts about the [digital camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1). You can feel good about purchasing this [DIY camera-building set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera) because part of the proceeds go towards sending Bigshot cameras to children living in under-served communities around the world. Be sure to say cheese and bring a smile to a child's face when you build your own camera with the Bigshot kit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Camera Kits:** The trend of creating and building your own digital camera from a kit is disrupting the photography industry by allowing consumers to learn and understand the inner workings of cameras while also fostering a sense of creativity and self-sufficiency. - **Educational Technology:** The trend towards incorporating technology as an educational tool through DIY camera building kits is disrupting the education industry by offering hands-on, interactive learning experiences that can be used in the classroom or at home. - **Socially Responsible Consumerism:** The trend towards socially responsible consumerism with the Bigshot DIY camera kit is disrupting the philanthropy industry by providing consumers the opportunity to give back to under-served communities around the world while also enjoying a fun and educational activity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry has opportunity to disrupt and innovate by incorporating DIY camera-building kits as a way to engage and educate consumers while also fostering a sense of creativity and self-sufficiency. - **Education:** The use of DIY camera-building kits in the education industry can disrupt traditional learning methods by incorporating hands-on, interactive experiences that teach students about technology and foster a sense of creativity and self-sufficiency. - **Philanthropy:** The philanthropy industry can disrupt and innovate by offering opportunities for socially responsible consumerism such as the Bigshot DIY camera kit, which allows consumers to give back to under-served communities around the world while also enjoying a fun and educational activity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-polaroid-onestep-sx70-camera-set.md) - [Video Projector Camera Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-video-projector-camera.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Functional Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-zh1.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Industrial Interchangeable Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interchangeable-lens-cameras.md)