# SLR Trend Report Discover the Latest in Professional Photography Equipment By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slr-trend-report References: [trendreports](http://www.trendreports.com/research/slr) Lower prices on [professional cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-gr-iv) have made SLRs and DSLRs much more accessible, and many are opting to spend the few hundred dollars more for expert capabilities rather than settling for a regular point-and-shoot. Paired with an emphasis on [digital photography culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs8) in online communities, SLRs and DSLRs are certainly becoming more commonplace among non-professional photographers. Trend Hunter's [SLR Trend Report](http://www.trendreports.com/research/slr) explores hundreds of examples of innovative DSLR cameras, lenses and accessories in addition to 15 PRO Trends that delve deeper into movements within the professional and non-professional photography industries. From water SLRs to SLR-inspired shot glasses, the appreciation for high-quality imaging has made SLR cameras a must-have for even recreational photographers. Use our report to stay tech savvy and refine business strategy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Accessible Slrs:** The trend of more accessible professional cameras creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in affordable high-quality imaging technologies for non-professional photographers. - **Digital Photography Culture:** The trend of digital photography culture in online communities creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in social media marketing strategies for photography equipment and services. - **Innovative DSLR Accessories:** The trend of innovative DSLR accessories creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of unique and customizable camera accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Equipment:** The photography equipment industry could benefit from disruptive innovation in the development of more accessible, customizable, and affordable SLR cameras, lenses, and accessories. - **Retail:** The retail industry could benefit from disruptive innovation in the development of more effective social media marketing strategies targeting digital photography culture online communities. - **Online Communities:** The online community industry could benefit from disruptive innovation in the development of more engaging platforms and tools for sharing SLR photography and DSLR accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedized Reporter Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-sl2s-reporter.md) - [Celebratory Analog Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-classics.md) - [Camera and Lens Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lens-announcements.md) - [Photographer-Targeted Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-xperia-proi.md) - [Mirrorless Image-Stabilization Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagestabilization-camera.md) - [Photographer-Grade Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Accessible Vlogger Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-camera-system.md)