# Crystal Camera Sculptures Fotodiox Designs Two Decorative SDLR Replicas By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-camera References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/fotodiox-crystal-cameras) & [petapixel](http://petapixel.com/2014/07/01/beautifully-crafted-crystal-slrs-will-catch-light-just-cant-capture/) Although purely decorative, many people will want to get their hands on one of these crystal cameras. They take on the form of either a [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-camera-toys) 7D or [Nikon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc) D90, two very popular models that would be made even more popular if they were available in such a unique design. For now, however, these [crystal cameras are sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearblue-crystals) that are meant to be showcased on mantels and bookcases. Developed by Fotodiox, the crystal cameras are incredibly realistic, minus the fact that people can clearly see they don't have any inner mechanics at all. Complete with lens, handgrip, viewfinder, rear screen and several knobs, the crystal cameras can act as bookends, paperweights and more in addition to decoration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crystal Camera Sculptures:** Crystal camera sculptures are becoming popular decorative items for photography enthusiasts. - **Canon 7D:** The Canon 7D camera model has the potential to become even more popular if offered as a crystal sculpture. - **Nikon D90:** The Nikon D90 camera model has the potential to become even more popular if offered as a crystal sculpture. ### Where This Applies - **Decorative Items:** The decorative item industry can tap into the growing demand for unique crystal camera sculptures. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore collaborations with crystal sculptors to create limited edition camera replicas as collectibles. - **Giftware:** The giftware industry can curate and offer crystal camera sculptures as luxurious and unique gifts for photography enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-camera-concept.md) - [Wooden Camera Renditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Y2K Style Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-holo.md) - [Celebratory Analog Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-classics.md) - [Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md)