# Insect-Inspired Cameras The Butter-Fly Camera from Joh Minhoo Features a Retractable Tripod By Michael Hines | Published 2011-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-fly-camera References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/07/25/the-butterfly-view-of-you/) Taking the perfect [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo) self-shot is a tough task that would be made a lot easier by the Butter-Fly Camera. The Butter-Fly Camera is a concept camera designed for the adults of tomorrow, who grew up obsessed with taking the perfect self-shot with their cellphone to put onto their [MySpace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app) page. The Butter-Fly Camera was designed by Joh Minhoo and gets its name from a [retractable set of wings (a tripod)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod) that is located on the underside of the camera. The interesting feature of this tripod is that it can actually be folded into itself, letting you hold the camera away at arms length to get the best self-shot. In addition to the tripod, the Butter-Fly also features a dual display and a 14.2 megapixel lens. If you are curious to see what future social media profile pictures will be take with, then you can check out conceptual renderings of the Butter-Fly Camera here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Insect-inspired Cameras:** Designing cameras inspired by insects can provide unique features such as retractable tripods and foldable wings, which can simplify selfie-taking. - **Dual Display Cameras:** Cameras featuring dual displays can provide users with better control over how their photos and videos will look. - **High Megapixel Lens:** Cameras with high megapixel lenses can allow for higher resolution images, increasing the quality of photos and videos taken. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Industry:** Incorporating insect-inspired designs and innovative features into cameras can create new opportunities for photographers to improve their work. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Innovative dual display and high megapixel cameras for cellphones and other mobile devices can disrupt the current market and attract new customers. - **Social Media Industry:** Designing cameras specifically tailored for social media users such as the Butter-Fly Camera can create new opportunities for self-expression online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Content Creator Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapocket.md) - [Shapeshifting Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-tripod.md) - [DSLR-Like Vlogging Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlogger-camera.md) - [Point-and-Shoot-Inspired Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-cybershot.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Modernized Folding Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstep-sx100.md) - [Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-camera.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Convenient Camera Keychain Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-bug.md)