# Social Media-Inspired Cameras The Instagram Camera Will Add a Hipster Touch to Any Night Out By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-camera References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/culture/instagram-camera-be-produced-polaroid.html) & [social-matic](http://www.social-matic.com/site/) There are those who love and hate the social media site, but the new [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget) Camera looks to bring the photo filtering app into the real world. Being dubbed the Socialmatic model by photography industry leader [Polaroid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid), the camera is designed to look and act just like the infamous app that has skyrocketed into the limelight within the past year or two. It's interesting to see how a previously underground form of photography has evolved to be such a mainstay within our culture that we want to bring it into the real world. Had someone mentioned the Instagram Camera a year ago or so, I would've likely asked why. However, the consistent rise in those who use the socializing app and a purchase by the head honchos over at [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-digital-picture-frame) makes the Instagram Camera quite suited. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 88% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media-inspired Cameras:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing cameras that mimic the features and aesthetics of social media platforms. - **Photo Filtering Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Advancing photo filtering technology to create real-world cameras with instant sharing capabilities. - **Photography and Social Media Integration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrating photography and social media platforms to create seamless user experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Inventing new cameras that bridge the gap between traditional photography and social media. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating camera products that align with the growing demand for social media-inspired experiences. - **Software Development:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing new photo filtering and sharing technologies that cater to the needs of social media-savvy users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Social App Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget.md) - [Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-sq40.md) - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [Instant Mini Darkroom Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinsta-instant-camera.md) - [Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-life.md) - [Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip1.md) - [Single-Use Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/later-cam.md) - [High-End Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-i2.md)