‘aspekt’ modular SLR camera systemall images courtesy university of applied science, schwäbisch gmünd
considering the fact that digital cameras still constrain the user to only use accessories from the same brand, a team from the university of applied science in schwäbisch gmünd, germany have come up with a solution to adapting to the needs and demands of professional photography equipment. ‘aspekt’, the mirrorless digital camera system is divided into specific functional elements and redesigned as a modular setup. the specially designed units enable users to attach older lenses which are not supported by SLR devices.
separate modules house a series of different components including a 24 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor – which can be rotated from landscape to portrait without having to operate the device in an uncomfortable position – computing processor, battery with ergonomic grip and high quality OLED monitor in the viewfinder. the ‘aspekt’ also includes thunderbolt extensions for connectivity, alongside slots for conventional memory cards, a hard drive or flash memory.
reliable camera grip
camera in use
cubic design for ideal modular arrangement
front view with a 50mm fixed lens
rear view with the electronic viewfinder, screen and control elements
swivel-mounted screen
hinged electronic view finder for ergonomic use
detailed view of the control elements
innovative way of holding the camera
rotating sensor for landscape and portrait photography without rotating the whole camera
exploded view of the modules
project team:
gabriel brücknerjohanna gedeonchristoph hiebingerbianca kochjessica lederer
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