# Originality-Enforcing Cameras This Concept Camera Prohibits Users from Capturing Typical Images By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-camera References: [petapixel](http://petapixel.com/2015/09/09/this-concept-camera-wont-let-you-shoot-unoriginal-photographs/) & [philippschmitt](http://philippschmitt.com/) This concept camera was created by Danish photographer Philipp Schmitt to strictly enforce the photographing of solely original images. The 'Camera Restricta' functions as a GPS device, connecting to the Internet and scanning it for photos taken in the same place. When the number of similar photos reaches a certain threshold, a red X will appear on the [restrictive viewfinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap) over the popular image. The shutter will also retract into the body of camera, prohibiting the user from even attempting to capture the overused image. More a commentary than a camera for popular use, this project seeks to encourage photographers to take photos that are worth saving. A picture that can be found a hundred times over on the Internet is not as special as one that is rarely captured. Aimed at originality-obsessed artists and photographers, this concept camera provides an interesting view on inventions that push creative boundaries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Originality-enforcing Cameras:** Technology facilitating and encouraging originality and creativity in photography. - **Gps-enabled Camera Devices:** Integration of GPS technology to enable location-based image restrictions and prohibit redundancy. - **Anti-repetition Cameras:** Cameras designed to prohibit users from capturing typical or frequently shared images. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Invention and deployment of technologies to augment the authenticity and creativity of photography. - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of novel camera hardware with additional features and functions. - **Internet and Social Media:** Online platforms providing opportunities for photographers to share and compare original and unique images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Futuristic AI Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-camera-concept.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md) - [Dedicated Content Creator Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapocket.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md) - [Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-camera-concept.md)