# Luminous Scene Snappers The Flash3 Camera Emits an All-Encompassing Glow to Capture Every Image By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash3-camera References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/28/black-box-film-with-a-digital-twist/) & [dani-clode.tumblr](http://dani-clode.tumblr.com/) Light -- it's the most important factor and feature with which a photographer works. The Flash3 Camera celebrates this with a surface that illuminates entirely, each time a picture is taken. Dani Clode conceived a witty design that references the device's paradox when it comes to light. The invention was manufactured as a chamber meant to keep all light out, and yet it's absence before the lens wouldn't capture a subject more detailed than a black wall. Playfully, the Flash3 Camera doesn't just cast rays upon the scene and figures in front of it but it emits a glow from five of its sides to brighten a whole room briefly. Taking a cubic shape, the gadget produces [square pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera) that can be scrolled through with the an [LCD touchscreen on the back](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glow Cameras:** Camera designs that incorporate built-in lighting are gaining popularity among photographers and social media users alike. - **Touchscreen Cameras:** Touchscreen cameras that offer a simple, user-friendly experience are becoming increasingly sought-after by consumers. - **Square Photos:** Square-shaped photo formats are gaining popularity as a way to inject more novelty and variety into photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovations in camera design and functionality present new opportunities for photographers looking to set themselves apart in the industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturers of consumer electronics can capitalize on the trend towards camera designs that incorporate unique features like built-in lighting and LCD touchscreens. - **Social Media:** Square photo formats and unique camera designs are highly shareable on social media, making them a popular choice among influencers and content creators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Low-Light Instant Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-go-camera.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md) - [Photography-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax-phone.md) - [Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-back-device-concept.md) - [Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-camera-concept.md) - [Eco-Friendly Portable Softbox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glambank.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Screen-Free Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera.md)