Who says digital cameras must be designed just like their analog counterparts? Designer Andrew Kim has another idea for cameras of the future, creating a simpler philosophy in this design concept for Pentax.
Kim sees the camera world divided into three parts: complicated digital SLRs, easy-to-use point-and-shoot cameras, and then what he calls the "Goldilocks zone," encompassing the high-quality yet complicated nature of the newest mirrorless cameras such as the Canon EOS M and the Nikon 1 J2.
Instead of a plethora of menus, buttons, knobs and dials, Kim concentrates on a single control, functioning as both a wheel and all-purpose button. Even the LCD has been simplified, where only three actions are possible with the touchscreen: playback, flash and a visual representation of exposure level.
Is this what Apple would do if it were to design its own camera? That single wheel reminds us of the clickwheel on the first iPod. In a world where the majority of photos are taken on smartphones, it's about time a thoughtful designer figured out ways to simplify digital cameras.
What do you think of this design? Do you think smartphone cameras will reaches such a high quality level that other cameras will be obsolete, except perhaps for professionals?
Bonus gallery: Here's Canon's EOS M mirrorless camera:
The Canon EOS M is a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses -- giving it the advantages of a DSLR in a much more compact design.
The camera body will be released in both black and white.
The switches on top allow photographers to easily navigate from photo to video.
The camera also has a standard hot shoe for accessories.
The Canon EOS M has an 18-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS image sensor, and is designed to work well in low light situations.
The EOS M also features a 3-inch LCD screen that responds to multitouch gestures.
Canon is also introducing the fixed EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens that comes with the camera.
It also features the same silent autofocusing, and its short focal length and low f-stop will allow photographers to take bright images and video.
Canon is also introducing the new EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens, specifically designed for the EOS M camera.
Like the 22mm f/2 lens, this lens is special because it is designed to autofocus silently while the camera is filming, preventing any noise being picked up by the microphone.
Canon has created an adapter that will allow the EOS M to work with all of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses.
The EOS M lens adapter will retail for $199.99.
The Speedlite will also work with any other Canon EOS or PowerShot cameras.
Canon is also releasing a lightweight, compact flash designed for the EOS M. The Speedlite 90EX
The camera will be paired with the 22mm f/2 lens, and will be made available in October for $799.99.
The white version will only be available on the Canon Store, also in October.
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