# Recycled Paper Cameras "CAP" is a Pinhole Camera With a Rough-Looking Exterior By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cap-pinhole-camera References: [vidafine](http://vidafine.com/blog/2009/07/hong-kong-polyu-design-annual-show/) These days, the slicker an android looks, the better. “CAP” is a pinhole camera that opts for the rough exterior look instead of the luxurious high-tech image. The skeleton and the body of the camera is made solely of [recycled material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap), making CAP look like a [toy camera meant for children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamera). The project was undertaken by Amos and Sharon and is meant to bring attention to Earth’s resources. The pinhole camera has an extension, where a plastic bottle can be used as a tripod. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for businesses to create products using recycled materials and promote environmental consciousness. - **Retro Aesthetic:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia market by designing products with a vintage look and feel. - **DIY Photography:** Opportunity to cater to a growing market of amateur photographers who enjoy building their own cameras. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Camera and Photography:** Companies can explore using recycled materials to create eco-friendly cameras. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create toy cameras using recycled materials to promote sustainability and environmental awareness. - **DIY and Craft Supplies:** Cater to the DIY photography market by offering materials for building and customizing cameras. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Reusable Disposable Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashback.md) - [Eco-Friendly Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lensfayre.md) - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Screen-Free Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md) - [Rugged Storage-Equipped Camera Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarpro-defender-body-cap.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md)