A camera system comprises a camera system interface (CSI). The CSI comprises a user interface for receiving user input from a user, and providing user output to a user, and a communication interface. The camera system also comprises a detachable positionable camera module (DPCM) that is detachable from and re-attachable to the CSI and is positionable in three-dimensional space and orientable about multiple axes. The DPCM is automatically detachable and re-attachable from the CSI based on a current context that triggers detachment of the DPCM.