aspekt modular SLR camera system

‘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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