# 8K Prosumer Cameras The Sharp 8K Camera Surprised Visitors at CES 2019 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-8k-camera References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/sharp-ces-8k-camera-prototype/58070/) & [sharp-world](http://www.sharp-world.com/) The [Sharp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r7) 8K camera was shown off at CES 2019 as a pre-production prototype that speaks to the next generation of content creation targeted at the rising number of [prosumers seeking high-end equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-rx1r-iii). The camera is targeted by the brand to have a price point below $5,000 and features a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) CMOS sensor along with support for MFT lenses. This allows photographers and videographers alike to use their choice of lens with the camera without feeling limited to just a handful of options. The Sharp 8K camera prototype also features a USB-C port, an HDMI port and a mini-XLR audio input jack that alludes to the hardware being targeted towards prosumers who are in the movie-making market. Image Credit: Sharp ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **8K Prosumer Cameras:** The rise of high-end 8K cameras targeting prosumers creates disruptive innovation opportunities in content creation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Camera Equipment:** The demand for affordable high-quality cameras opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in camera equipment manufacturing. - **Content Creation:** The increasing number of prosumers seeking advanced camera technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in content creation and distribution. - **Movie-making:** The Sharp 8K camera's features targeted towards prosumers in the movie-making market create opportunities for disruptive innovation in film production and equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pro-Grade Creator Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackmagic-cinema-camera-6k.md) - [Professional-Grade Robotic Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-video-camera.md) - [Subject-Tracking 4K Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subjecttracking-4k-camera.md) - [8K Resolution Cinema Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-raptor-v-raptorxl-cinema-cameras.md) - [Pro-Grade 4K Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elgato-facecam-pro-4k60.md) - [Compact 8K Cinema Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venice-2.md) - [Leica-Optimized Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r7.md) - [Accessible Vlogger Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-camera-system.md) - [Cinema-Grade Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-komodox.md)