# Manual Scene-Cropping Photography Compose Pictures in a Hands-On Way with the Take Frame Camera By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-frame-camera References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/09/11/smile-please/) Technology has shown what impressive things it can do in the sphere of photography, but for those interested in less automation, the Take Frame Camera has something to offer. The unconventional picture-snapping gadget is made up of two interlocking pieces that separate to help you delineate the scene before you. The pair of L-shaped halves have been designed to resemble the cropping cross-hairs that are applied to a printed photo before it's been cut. Their forms suggest the upper left and bottom right corners of an image and allow you the freedom to decide where each of them would lie. Eunae Ko's invention of the Take Frame Camera is a technological step back from intelligent zoom and focus functions on [contemporary point-and-shoots digital cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-camera) but the [intuitive, tactile and playful device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyu) has a great deal of user merit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Manual Photography:** Opportunity to cater to photography enthusiasts who prefer a hands-on approach to composing and capturing pictures. - **Unconventional Gadgets:** Opportunity to develop and market unique, tactile, and playful devices for niche photography markets. - **User-driven Innovation:** Opportunity to create user-centric photography products that prioritize tactile experience and user merit. ### Where This Applies - **Photography Equipment:** Opportunity for camera manufacturers to develop and market manual photography equipment, such as the Take Frame Camera. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to explore unconventional gadgets that appeal to photography enthusiasts. - **Design and Innovation:** Opportunity for design and innovation firms to create user-centric and tactile photography products, embracing the trend for manual photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-camera.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera.md) - [Futuristic AI Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-camera-concept.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Anticipating Camera Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recordback-precatch-camera.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md)