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Candy-Hued Pocket Cameras

SQ30M Pocket Digital Camera Omits the Frills of Modern Point-and-Shoots

— May 8, 2011 — Tech
If you’re looking to return to simpler times when cameras didn’t have LCD displays and you never truly knew how a photo looked before you developed it, look no further than the SQ30M Pocket Digital Camera.

Digital cameras have gone ultra high-tech, and some consumers will question the validity of getting a digital camera that’s so low pro, but that’s kind of the point. The SQ30M Pocket Digital Camera takes pictures in 1200 by 1280 resolution, is small enough to fit in your pocket, doesn’t have a digital color display and, in fact, doesn’t even have a viewfinder for photographers to frame their pictures! You’re literally shooting in the dark and hoping for the best, but the novelty of developing photos that have never been seen before is what makes this $75 marvel so worth picking up.
Trend Themes
1. Pocket Cameras with Minimal Features - The rise of pocket cameras with limited features presents an opportunity for companies to provide classic, no-fuss photography experiences.
2. Return to Analog Photography - The appeal of developing photographs after they have been taken creates opportunities for companies to innovate in the analog photography space.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Products - Candy-hued retro cameras are part of a broader trend of nostalgia-inspired products that reimagine innovations from the past.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The SQ30M Pocket Digital Camera represents a disruption in the photography industry and presents opportunities for companies to create similarly stripped-down, inexpensive products.
2. Consumer Electronics - Retro-inspired products like the SQ30M Pocket Digital Camera could represent a new wave of consumer electronics that prioritize nostalgia over high-tech features.
3. Retail - Companies that sell products with a vintage aesthetic can capitalize on the trend of nostalgia-inspired cameras to expand their product lineup.
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