Lomography Konstruktor cam challenge: 3D photo rig/grip concept

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This is a fairly simple design for a 3D photo rig for the Lomography Konstruktor series of camera's. The rig uses only six parts, which can be either 3D printed or injection molded. The rig is light weight yet strong, it allows full access to the camera while installed, it provides convenient handles and surfaces on which to grab and carry the camera and it has a gripped, flat base to keep the camera upright and stable when put down on a surface. Furthermore, the unit can be carried free hand or via strap. Another innovative design feature is that it can be built into a single camera holder unit or dual camera holder for 3D photography. Therefore, two kits can be sold with the option of expandability later. The components were deliberately designed with symmetry in mind to reduce cost. Although the fully built 3D rig uses 11 parts in total, from a manufacturing sense, only 6 different molds are required, as the base plate, side handle, hexed handles and triggers are duplicate parts. The idea was to keep things simple, keep the part count to a minimum and keep the lines and form on cue with the Lomography look. The design keeps true to Lomography Konstruktor series with the use of hard lines, a lot of boxy, hexed shapes and appropriate badging. There are plenty of flat surfaces where the user can put stickers to further customize and personalize the look. Details: The main components would be 3D printed or injection molded. The initial pricing estimates for 3D printing are very expensive so it is feasible to 3D print the unit however somewhat cost prohibitive, upwards of 200$. 3D printing would provide a great avenue for prototype testing before committing to injection molding. The best method of mass manufacturing would be injection molding, initial tooling costs will be high but overall price per unit would be much less, many more units can be produced more quickly. Thanks for looking