# Classic Reinvented The Rolleiflex MiniDigi By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolleiflex-minidigi-new-technology-original-classic-look References: [theonlinephotographer.typepad](http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/) & [theonlinephotographer.typepad](http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2008/03/new-rolleiflex.html) The new upgraded MiniDigi AF 5.0 is a three-inch high, totally functional digicam. Available with a red or black casing, it is a replica of the original classic twin reflex camera. Upgrades, include a 5 MB image file from a 3MP CMOS sensor, autofocus, and clear 1.1 inch TFT monitor. You don't have to wonder about horizontal or vertical shots. Set the camera at waist level, look down into the viewfinder and shoot. Just like the old twin reflex camera. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Tech:** There is an opportunity to innovate on old, classic designs and bring them into the modern era with newer technology, such as with the Rolleiflex MiniDigi. - **Miniaturization:** As demonstrated with the Rolleiflex MiniDigi, there is a trend towards creating smaller, more portable devices while still maintaining full functionality. - **Functional Aesthetics:** Modern technology can now be designed to look like classic devices, allowing for a seamless blend of form and function as seen in the Rolleiflex MiniDigi. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Camera Equipment:** Companies within the camera equipment industry have the opportunity to innovate on classic designs and bring them into the modern era with upgraded functionalities, such as with the Rolleiflex MiniDigi. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies have the opportunity to create new miniaturized devices with full functionalities, as demonstrated with the Rolleiflex MiniDigi. - **Fashion Accessories:** Companies within the fashion industry can now integrate technology into their accessories in a seamless manner, creating functional items that also have a classic aesthetic appeal as seen in the Rolleiflex MiniDigi. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Digital-Film Hybrid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm.md) - [Digital Film Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-back-film.md) - [Selfie-Friendly Dual-Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollei-powerflex-x8-dual-lens.md) - [Intuitive Double-Exposure Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-snapic-a1.md) - [Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip1.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Chunky Retro Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip-instant-camera.md) - [Hybrid Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-mini-instant-cameras.md)