# Incredibly Slim Digital Cameras The M24.004 Camera is a Concept Piece That Explores Smart Design By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m24004 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/11/22/the-slimmest-instant-camera-ever-made/) & [designideas.pics](https://www.designideas.pics/m24-004-camera/) While most people simply use their smartphones as cameras, the Anvil Studio M24.004 camera aims to reintroduce [dedicated photography tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapocket) thanks to an incredibly sleek design and host of key features. Designed as a concept piece, the M24.004 camera lays out its components in a way that is space-optimized. The lens is situated in a way that allows for the battery to sit behind it, while the printing paper, PCB and flatter components fit into the flat frame. The digital camera [does lack a screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera), but this helps keep down the size of the device, and it does include a rudimentary viewfinder. Also featured in the M24.004 camera is an [onboard printing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera). While this is still a concept, it shows the capabilities a slim camera has and showcases how intelligent design can help remove bulk from daily objects. Image Credit: Anvil Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slim Camera Design:** Opportunity for camera manufacturers to explore smart, space-optimized product design. - **In-device Printing:** Opportunity for tech companies to incorporate compact printing systems into digital devices. - **Dedicated Photography Tools:** Opportunity for companies to reintroduce features traditionally found in standalone cameras into smartphones and other devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Camera Manufacturing:** Opportunity for camera manufacturers to explore smart, space-optimized product design. - **Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies to incorporate compact printing systems into digital devices. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Opportunity for companies to reintroduce features traditionally found in standalone cameras into smartphones and other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Aluminum Analog Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnl-mk1-analog-camera.md) - [Modernized Folding Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstep-sx100.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md) - [Analogue-Like Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m11d.md) - [Minimalist Industrial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-camera-concept.md) - [Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-im-back-camera.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-modular.md)