# Crafty Camera-Assembling Kits The Konstruktor Camera Kit from Lomography Lets You Build a Camera By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-kit References: [thetrendygirl.net](http://www.thetrendygirl.net/2013/06/diy-konstruktor-le-lomo-a-construire-soi-meme.html) & [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2013/06/konstruktor.html) The Konstruktor is a [DIY camera kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit) from [Lomography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-lomo-mca) that provides photography buffs with an interesting opportunity. This kit provides consumers with everything they need to build a functional camera all on their own. I can't think of a better way for budding photographers to become familiar with the inner workings of a camera than by building one themselves. This kit does, of course, come with instructions so camera-building knowledge is not a prerequisite for this product. The best thing about this neat DIY project is that it provides people with a clever way to learn more about cameras by being more hands on. This fantastic camera kit would make a [great gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-custom-edition) for an artsy friend or family member. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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:** Camera companies providing DIY kits for consumers to build their own cameras. - **Educational Camera Kits:** Camera companies creating educational camera-building kits for customers to learn. - **Hands-on Camera Learning:** Providing consumers with hands-on opportunities to learn about photography equipment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Camera companies offering DIY or educational camera kits to customers. - **Education:** Incorporating hands-on equipment building in photography or art programs. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Marketing DIY camera-building kits as unique gift options for artsy individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-zh1.md) - [Vintage Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-polaroid-onestep-sx70-camera-set.md) - [Industrial Interchangeable Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interchangeable-lens-cameras.md) - [Spec-Driven Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-lomo-mca.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.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) - [Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md)