Digital Cameras Threatened by New Technology

[sliem]

Does my digital camera cost $79 a month? no.
Case closed. No threats found.

 

[bildo123]

I think eventually the cellphone will become the everythingphone, and entire computer, with fancy full color hologram screen/keyboard etc.

 

[rajaton]

I wonder how the battery life would be for it. My camera phone has a 5mp camera in it and the battery is pretty lacking in comparison to my older phone that can go for a week+ without dying.

 

[pochacco007]

they said the same thing about analogs being threatened by digital camera's but i find using my analog camera way better then the digital one because it's easier. aim, shoot and develope.

it is not a threat because it's how the technology is used. digital cameras are very complicated and the ones less complicated, flip video, are the ones selling. so it's how the technology is used. it's similar to video games, sony and microsoft have said they have better tech consoles, but the less powerful wii is making the sales because it's how you use the technology. in this case, the motion control.

 

[maigo]

That just makes REAL cameras better doesn't it? Or can it only be applied to phones?

 

[NoCaDrummer]

Wow! You mean I could take this new sensor, put it in a box, punch a pinhole in the other end, and I'd have the same quality as my $$$$ SLR? Sounds like time to throw the old expensive clunker out!

I guess Jane didn't take into account the fact that LENSES are at least as important as the sensors. Nothing can compensate for a bad lens, except a better one (just ask the Hubble telescope guys) and a cellphone company is not about to put anything other than a really cheap plastic lens in their package. It's no wonder those pictures uploaded from phones all look more faded than photos from the Civil War era.

 

[kobbra]

[citation][nom]bildo123[/nom]I think eventually the cellphone will become the everythingphone, and entire computer, with fancy full color hologram screen/keyboard etc.[/citation]

I subscribe to that

 

[Kelavarus]

[citation][nom]omnimodis78[/nom]Anyone who understands digital cameras will tell you that increased megapixels do not mean better/sharper looking pictures, increased megapixels just means more sales because marketing does such a great job to fool people to accept it as necessary. There's great articles on the web by photographers who actually prove this beyond any doubt. Start with this ( http/www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm )[/citation]

Er... That article isn't 100% relevant, considering it's talking about printing, and even then, it seems to be talking about printing for advertisement. Personally, when I take pictures, I want quality AND high resolution, for making textures for 3D art and for printing posters. I print big posters, and I can't exactly stand more than 20 feet away from them considering the size of the room.

So yes, while quality is not defined by megapixels, they aren't just something to declare a myth and useless.

 

[requiemsallure]

this couldnt even match the nikon D60, and thats kinda old tech.

however, this is interesting for those times you forget to bring your 500-100 dollar camera 😛

 

[rajangel]

It is cheaper to manufacture. But better products mean the large phone companies will undoubtedly want to charge us more for them.

Think about it. You ever see a company lower their products prices because they can replace their current line with a better product? No. This will just use the cheaper technology to upgrade their line and charge more for the "top of the line" product. Sorry folks. This won't mean better cell phones cameras or better digital cameras.

 

[hoof_hearted]

I am no Apple fanboy, but you have to give them credit. The iPhone is the first device where I can "pay one price" for many "software" type things to be offered in their appstore and not feel like I got stiffed in the pooch.

I mean I already got rid of my Garmin and have a very nice GPS (Navicon).

I can only hope that someday the US would make stuff like contracts and "locking" hardware illegal, then people would be able to buy the hardware they want.

 

[shin0bi272]

Its blueblockers for your cellphone! LAWL!

 

[bdl211]

@hoof_hearted, "I can only hope that someday the US would make stuff like contracts and "locking" hardware illegal, then people would be able to buy the hardware they want."

EXACTLY! Glad I am not the only one to be thinking this. I'd rather buy a really nice phone for whatever it costs and keep it for a few years rather than paying more for my wireless service each month and be forced into buying a new subsidized piece of hardware every other year. And I do feel forced since I know part of the monthly vig is to pay for the phone subsidy. If I don't take that new in 2 deal, I am effectively leaving money on the table. They certainly do not lower my monthly bill if i don;t take the subsidized phone every other year....I'd pay full boat for a smart phone if the monthly digital 3G service did not add $30 to my bill each month. I'd pay $10 extra dollars per month for the 3G service added to my existing voice account. Are U listening Verizon?!?!? Better an extra $10 from me per month than $0 extra per month........

 

[bdl211]

@hoof_hearted, "I can only hope that someday the US would make stuff like contracts and "locking" hardware illegal, then people would be able to buy the hardware they want."

EXACTLY! Glad I am not the only one to be thinking this. I'd rather buy a really nice phone for whatever it costs and keep it for a few years rather than paying more for my wireless service each month and be forced into buying a new subsidized piece of hardware every other year. And I do feel forced since I know part of the monthly vig is to pay for the phone subsidy. If I don't take that new in 2 deal, I am effectively leaving money on the table. They certainly do not lower my monthly bill if I don’t take the subsidized phone every other year....I'd pay full boat for a smart phone if the monthly digital 3G service did not add $30 to my bill each month. I'd pay $10 extra dollars per month for the 3G service added to my existing voice account. Are U listening Verizon?!?!? Better an extra $10 from me per month than $0 extra per month........

 

[krzyinuyasha]

I my self am interested it what this would do for Digital SLRs. To be able to give a $800 11mp Digital Rebel from Canon, and boost it to 22-33mp with a simple coating for the same price would be nice. considering canons 20+mp cameras currently costs $2,000-5,000. not to mention to see what kind of quality the picture would have with the higher light gathering with a proper lens.

 

[idisarmu]

[citation][nom]Jane[/nom]imagine your 3 megapixel camera getting upgraded to 12 megapixels[/citation]

Sony Ericsson Satio. 'nuff said.

...okay, so I know that the Satio isn't actually good for much other than taking pictures, but it still is a decent phone compared to all the crap that some other manufacturers are pushing out.

 

[anamaniac]

[citation][nom]smart_alec[/nom]If the tech on camera phones is good enough, why buy a separate digicam?Graphics cards and audio cards have the same problem-- if the on mobo solution is good enough, why buy an expensive separate graphics card or audio card?[/citation]
Don't forget, modern graphics cards have a soundcard on them. =D