# Useless Innovation 10 Wacky Cameras You Probably Don't Want By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-wacky-cameras-you-probably-dont-want References: [oobject](http://www.oobject.com/category/10-neat-camera-hacks/) Here are ten [whacked cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-holo), from the Russian model made from a matchbox to the steampunk model that uses a toilet paper roller for a lens. Then there's the camera made entirely out of paper, which is less than desirable. There are super geeky people out there that make their own cameras, like the one that has a few dozen flashes attached, or the scanner camera that stretches an image and the tree cam to catch foresters doing it in the woods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whacky Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of quirky, unconventional cameras to cater to niche markets. - **DIY Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY camera kits that allow enthusiasts to design and build their own personalized cameras. - **Eco-friendly Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture cameras using sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional camera features and designs to appeal to creative photographers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and novelty cameras to attract consumers seeking distinctive gadgets. - **Sustainable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine innovative camera technology with eco-friendly practices to promote sustainability in the photography industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Modernized Folding Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstep-sx100.md) - [Industrial Interchangeable Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interchangeable-lens-cameras.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Self-Referential Photographer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md)