# Rifle-Shaped Cameras Gregg Group's Kill Shot Turns Photographers Into Hunters By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-shot References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/03/rifle-shaped-ca.php) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2026168289/harmless-hunter) Taking a photo can be comparable to shooting a gun, as pointed out by the Kill Shot. The Kill Shot is a camera that has been designed to masquerade as a rifle. Since a camera requires aiming and shooting just like a rifle, it is only fitting that this [unique design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera) exists. Conceived by the Gregg Group, the Kill Shot camera would be particularly great for the paparazzi since they hunt down celebrities like actual hunters take down animals. The rifle's scope acts as the camera's viewfinder while the trigger is the shutter button. The Kill Shot camera is also capable of [capturing video footage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-camera) on SD cards and is equipped with a USB port in order to download content to computers easily and conveniently. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Rifle-shaped Cameras:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by merging traditional photography with unconventional design elements. ### Where This Applies - **Photography Equipment:** Potential to create a niche market for photographers looking for unique and innovative camera designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Intuitive Double-Exposure Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-snapic-a1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Self-Referential Photographer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md)