# 4G-Connected Camera Peripherals The CamBuddy Plus Helps Photographers Auto-Backup Photos By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cambuddy-plus References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/cambuddy-plus-kickstarter/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1034323486/cambuddy-plus-your-cameras-wireless-gateway-to-the?ref=bv60cm) Countless photos have been lost to [corrupt memory cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-studio-ssd), but the Cambuddy Plus hopes to end this disaster by using 4G and Wi-Fi to automatically backup images to the cloud while shooting. While [Bluetooth-equipped cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domono-smart-camera) and accessories are also capable of auto-backups they can often only do so in with low-resolution files. This is where the Cambuddy Plus comes in, as its [4G LTE capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-360-camera) allows for cloud-based backups of higher-resolution files. The 4G capabilities are also paired with high-speed 2.4G/5G dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi with a 10 MB/S transfer speed. The CamBuddy Plus is also incredibly convenient and sits in the slot of the camera and communicates with the body through a micro-USB port. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automatic Photo Backup:** The Cambuddy Plus implements 4G and Wi-Fi to automatically backup high-resolution images to the cloud while shooting, putting an end to the risk of losing photos due to corrupt memory cards. - **Enhanced Camera Connectivity:** With its 4G LTE and high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi capabilities, the Cambuddy Plus allows for seamless communication between the camera and other devices, opening up new opportunities for remote control and data transfer. - **Smart Camera Accessories:** The Cambuddy Plus serves as an example of the expanding market for innovative camera peripherals that leverage advanced technologies like 4G and Wi-Fi to enhance the capabilities and convenience of photographers. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The Cambuddy Plus disrupts the photography industry by offering a solution to the common problem of lost or corrupted photos, providing a reliable and convenient automatic backup system. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of 4G and high-speed Wi-Fi in camera peripherals like the Cambuddy Plus opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry, enabling new levels of connectivity and functionality. - **Cloud Computing:** The Cambuddy Plus taps into the growing demand for cloud-based storage and backup solutions, presenting an opportunity for disruption in the cloud computing industry as more devices integrate cloud connectivity for automatic data syncing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Photo Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photocube-pd-plus.md) - [Data Backup Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photofast-photopower.md) - [LTE-Enabled Home Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-4g-starlight-camera.md) - [Mobile Device Photography Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thephotostick-omni.md) - [Data-Backup Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubii-power.md) - [Immediate-Uploading Premium Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vraptor.md) - [AI-Enabled Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mioifive.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile.md)