# Complete Camera Smartphone Concepts The 'iPhone Pro' Turns Apple to High Quality Captures By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-04-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pro-concept References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/04/02/iphone-pro-is-unbelievably-good/) & [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2012/04/02/iphone-pro-concept/) Smartphones are becoming widely recognized as great devices for a variety of uses, highly encompassing multimedia concepts and the iPhone Pro Concept by Jinyoung Choi aims to turn the iPhone into a [DSLR-savvy smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-modular-optical-system). The design features a 4.5-inch wide screen and has two buttons on the edge of the phone. The camera on the phone is 1.2 megapixels and is built so that one can easily latch a DSLR lens to the phone for furthered quality photographs and video. Including features such as projection, speakers and even a removable disk for ease of storage the iPhone Pro Concept threatens all other smartphone devices to dare and step up their game. This phone if manufactured will turn the already growing [handheld film industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beastcage-16) into a storming production zone for individual filmmakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dslr-savvy Smartphone:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to incorporate DSLR features and expand capabilities for photography enthusiasts. - **Multimedia-encompassing Devices:** Potential for smartphones to offer a wide range of multimedia features and create a more immersive user experience. - **Handheld Film Production Zone:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize the handheld film industry by providing high-quality camera capabilities on smartphones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to differentiate their products by incorporating advanced camera functionalities. - **Photography Equipment:** Potential for photography equipment manufacturers to develop lenses and accessories specifically designed for smartphone cameras. - **Film Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for filmmakers to leverage smartphone technology for high-quality film production and reach a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Technology Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icam-pro-concept.md) - [Photographer-Targeted Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-xperia-proi.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-pro-concept.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Earphone-Equipped Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro.md) - [Full Lens-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-2.md) - [Photography-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax-phone.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [Rugged DSLR-Like Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theia-imaging-smartphone-concept.md)