# Archaic Film Conversion Kits The iConvert Negative Scanner Brings Undeveloped Negatives to Life By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconvert-negative-scanner References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/01/iconvert-scanne.php) & [brookstone](http://www.brookstone.com/instant-slide-and-negative-scanner-iconvert.html?bkiid=electronics|mn_flash|649236p|s4) Rescue old film from the refuse pile with the iConvert Negative Scanner. The iConvert Negative Scanner is a device that instantly converts [old film negatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhs-tapes-to-digital) into [instant digital photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-printomatic). How fast is "instantly," you ask? One second is all it takes for the iConvert Negative Scanner to turn your parents' undeveloped wedding photos into the perfect anniversary gift (hint hint). Photos are saved to the scanner using a removable Micro SD card. The scanner also comes with a built-in 2.4" LCD screen that lets you view your converted photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Film Conversion Technology:** Opportunity to develop innovative devices and software that can quickly and accurately convert old film negatives into digital photos. - **Instant Photo Conversion:** Opportunity to create solutions that can convert film negatives into digital photos in a matter of seconds, enhancing convenience and efficiency. - **Portable Negative Scanners:** Opportunity to design compact and portable negative scanners that enable users to convert old film negatives wherever they go. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage film conversion technology to offer services for converting old film negatives into digital photos. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can develop innovative devices and scanners that simplify the process of converting film negatives into digital photos. - **Archiving and Restoration:** The archiving and restoration industry can use film conversion technology to preserve and restore old film negatives, enhancing accessibility and longevity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-digitizer.md) - [Digital Film Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-back-film.md) - [App-Connected Upcycled Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digi-swap.md) - [Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollylook-eye.md) - [Instant Mini Darkroom Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinsta-instant-camera.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [High-End Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-i2.md) - [Digital-Film Hybrid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm.md) - [Analog Photo Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint.md)