# Canine-Controlled Cameras Nikon's Heartography is a Camera for Dogs Activated by Heartbeat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-dogs References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/05/nikon-asia-dog-camera-heartography.html) & [heartography.nikon-asia](http://heartography.nikon-asia.com/) Heartography is a [camera for dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-lens-ai) rig by [Nikon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiimaging-camera) Asia that helps humans see the world through the eyes of furry friends. Since paws don't lend themselves so well to taking photos, Heartography works to capture images with a [built-in heartbeat monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotons-ai-lifetrack-collar). The camera rig is means to be worn close to a dog's heart, so that anytime a change in heartbeat is noted by the device, a photo is captured. By capturing stills at these exact moments, the camera is able to pick up on moments of excitement or joy. As far as some of the mechanics behind it, the special 3D-printed case is designed to hold the Coolpix L31 camera and transmit heart rate information via Bluetooth. With the rise of photography on phones, sales of traditional photography equipment is on a steep decline. This is a clever stunt to revive an interest in this affordable camera. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Canine-controlled Cameras:** Nikon's Heartography camera for dogs activated by heartbeat creates a new way for humans to see the world through their furry friends' eyes. - **Photography Equipment Sales Decline:** The rise of photography on phones has led to a decline in sales of traditional photography equipment, creating opportunities for innovative solutions like Heartography. - **3d-printed Camera Cases:** The 3D-printed case designed for Heartography camera rig showcases the potential of additive manufacturing in creating specialized accessories for unique applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Tech:** Heartography camera rig fits within the growing market of pet technology, presenting opportunities for further advancements and creative innovations. - **Photography Equipment:** The decline in sales of traditional photography equipment calls for disruptive innovations and reimagining user experiences, like Heartography, to revive interest and engage consumers. - **Additive Manufacturing:** The 3D-printed case used for Heartography camera rig exemplifies the potential applications of additive manufacturing in the photography industry, leading to the exploration of customized and specialized accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canine-Friendly Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kivi-action-camera.md) - [Temperature-Tracking Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-pet-camera.md) - [Treat-Launching Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-dog-camera-d605.md) - [Birth-Detecting AI-Imaging Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiimaging-camera.md) - [AI-Powered Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-scout-smart-camera.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Smart Pet Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpetcare-smart-thermometer.md) - [Crowdfunded Pet-Monitoring Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siipet.md) - [Animal-Indexing Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10.md)