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# Finger-Sized HD Cameras
The LoFi Fisheye Digicam Shoots Full HD Videos and 12 Megapixel Pictures

By Michael Hines | Published 2013-02-25 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofi-fisheye-digicam
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/lofi-fisheye-digicam/26376/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/world-s-first-digital-lofi-fisheye)

This pint-sized camera may look like a toy, but it's actually a LoFi Fisheye Digicam. The camera was designed by Greg [Dash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash-rapid-cold-brew-coffee-maker) and is able to take full HD video and photos. The camera has a fish-eye lens and can capture video/photos in up to 12 megapixels. The LoFi Fisheye Digicam is delightfully low tech. There is [no viewing screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera) and it has only two buttons, one which turns the camera on and off and one which switches from video to picture mode. The camera can record audio and there is also a time-lapse feature.

Dash is currently seeking funding for the LoFi Fisheye Digicam on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-digitizer). He hopes to raise around $46,000 by April 4th in order to bring his camera to the masses. While his design may be somewhat limited, it's an awesome option in terms of portability and uniqueness; plus, it can hang with the big boys in terms of pixel count and HD capabilities.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 59% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Portable HD Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a portable HD camera with unique features and low-tech design.
- **Low-tech High-quality Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create low-tech cameras with high-quality video and photo capabilities, focusing on simplicity and uniqueness.
- **Compact Fisheye Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact cameras with fisheye lenses that can capture high-resolution video and photos, emphasizing convenience and creativity.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the consumer electronics industry by developing portable HD cameras with unique designs and capabilities.
- **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new possibilities in the photography equipment industry by creating low-tech cameras with high-quality video and photo functionalities.
- **Gadget Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the gadget accessories market by designing compact fisheye cameras that provide convenience and creative options for users.

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