PRODUCT DESIGN
PRODETEC | PHOTOGRAMMETRY CAMERA
Photogrammetry cameras are an essential tool for the construction and real estate industry, allowing companies to create accurate 3D maps and models of objects and areas quickly and efficiently. However, the existing models are bulky, heavy and industrial-looking, which led to the need for a better human-centric design.
One of the significant challenges of creating an upgraded version of the camera was to maintain a strictly defined internal structure while improving the user experience and simplifying the functions. To achieve this, an LCD touch screen was chosen as the primary user interface, while the camera's ports were retained for connection to other media, such as fiber-optic interface, Wi-Fi antenna interface, USB 3.0 and 8-core aviation interface.
The design team faced additional challenges due to the camera's limited width, which made it essential to keep both sides of the grip, including the shutter buttons and laser activation, at the expense of symmetry. The solution was inspired by SLR cameras, resulting in a lighter and smaller camera with more intuitive interaction. One of the standout features of the upgraded camera is the 360-degree over-the-lens flash, which is seldom detached except for maintenance. To reduce production costs, an earlier manufactured LED front was implemented. The team also addressed the issue of heat dissipation by adding additional fans on top with easy access to filter replacement.
Overall, the new design is a significant improvement over the previous model, with a focus on enhancing the user experience while maintaining the camera's functionality and performance.
One of the significant challenges of creating an upgraded version of the camera was to maintain a strictly defined internal structure while improving the user experience and simplifying the functions. To achieve this, an LCD touch screen was chosen as the primary user interface, while the camera's ports were retained for connection to other media, such as fiber-optic interface, Wi-Fi antenna interface, USB 3.0 and 8-core aviation interface.
The design team faced additional challenges due to the camera's limited width, which made it essential to keep both sides of the grip, including the shutter buttons and laser activation, at the expense of symmetry. The solution was inspired by SLR cameras, resulting in a lighter and smaller camera with more intuitive interaction. One of the standout features of the upgraded camera is the 360-degree over-the-lens flash, which is seldom detached except for maintenance. To reduce production costs, an earlier manufactured LED front was implemented. The team also addressed the issue of heat dissipation by adding additional fans on top with easy access to filter replacement.
Overall, the new design is a significant improvement over the previous model, with a focus on enhancing the user experience while maintaining the camera's functionality and performance.
