# DSLR Pinhole Lenses The 'Pinhole Pro' Camera Lens Brings Back an Antiquated Form of Photography By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinhole-pro References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/27/the-non-lens-camera-lens/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bozzou/pinhole-pro-professional-pinhole-lens-for-dslr-and) Photography originally started with lenses that didn't feature glass but instead utilized pinholes in order to concentrate light in just the right way, which is something the 'Pinhole Pro' lenses aim to bring back into existence. Designed with DSLR and SLR cameras alike, the 'Pinhole Pro' camera lens is priced to make it suitable for anyone to pick up and is capable of performing some seriously [retro effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint). The 'Pinhole Pro' camera lens will capture scenes in a way that creates a somewhat downgraded final image in order to get results that look as though they were made using a traditional [pinhole camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam). This means being able to turn your camera into an artistic photography machine without having to handle postproduction edits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pinhole Photography:** The reintroduction and popularity of pinhole photography with the use of DSLR cameras and lenses allows for retro and artistic effects. - **Affordable Camera Accessories:** The affordably priced 'Pinhole Pro' lens allows amateur and professional photographers alike to experiment with different photographic techniques. - **Retro Aesthetics:** The trend towards retro aesthetics in photography presents an opportunity for innovative companies to develop new products that cater to this market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The use of DSLR Pinhole Lenses has disrupted the traditional photography industry by providing a new way to achieve retro aesthetics. - **Camera Equipment:** Companies that manufacture camera equipment can capitalize on the trend towards retro aesthetics by developing new products that cater to this market. - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Pinhole Pro' lens is an example of innovative consumer electronics that disrupt existing markets by bringing back an antiquated technology in a modern and accessible way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Variable Vintage Aesthetic Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tuner-by-module-8.md) - [Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-probe-lens.md) - [3D Content-Capturing Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-camera-lens.md) - [Eco-Friendly Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lensfayre.md) - [Intuitive Double-Exposure Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-snapic-a1.md) - [Interchangeable Lens Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nons-sl645.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md)