olga orel’s multi-lens moment camera captures 3D images and motion gifs with just one click

olga orel nods to sterio quadrascopic cameras from the 80s

A playful nod to quadrascopic cameras of the 1980s, the Moment 3D Digital Camera by Olga Orel features multiples lenses that capture three-dimensional images and gifs with just one click of the shutter. Several frames are shot at once from different angles which are then adeptly combined into a singular image by the internal processor, mirroring the intricacies the human vision. The results are then displayed on the user-friendly touch screen, empowering users with instant results, allowing for immediate photo editing and convenient sharing on social networks or direct transfer to mobile phones. 

a row of four lenses capture moving moments in time

Olga Orel recalls how the Moment 3D Digital Camera is a nod to the stereoscopic concept found in old cameras like the Nishika N8000 and Nimslo which she discovered in the 1980s. These quadrascopic cameras, equipped with four lenses, aimed to produce four half-frame images with a single shutter click. The resulting negatives enabled the creation of lenticular prints. 3D photography, likewise, blends two or more photos together in an attempt to emulate the way we see dimensions in the real world, giving the viewer a sense or illusion of depth and movement. The historical predecessors, however, faced challenges in consumer adoption. The wait for prints, lasting weeks or even months, led to waning interest. In the present age of instant gifs and JPEGs, the Moment 3D Digital Camera addresses these concerns, catering to a contemporary market seeking immediate and tangible results.

The designer poses the lingering question: ‘Is it possible to find a place for old technologies in the modern world?’ Despite their initial setbacks, retro cameras are sought after by professional photography enthusiasts. The demand for specialized skills in film photography, coupled with the nuances of photo processing and software like Photoshop, has also created a distinct market. ‘You need special skills to use a film camera, processing photos and know how to work in Photoshop. What else you need to remember is that not all frames turn out successful and the film itself and photo processing cost money,’ she explains.

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project info:

name: Moment 3D Digital Camera
designer: Olga Orel

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