Originally posted by Rondec Not to disrespect camera phones, but I struggle to take decent photos with mine, whereas I don't with my SLR. Ergonomics are lousy on it, it is light enough that camera shake is a real problem. Smart phones are small computers that happen to have a camera in them. Perhaps they are better than nothing, but I would go into depression if that was the only photographic device I had to use.
Totally agree. I can't even guess how this will impact the availability of serious ILC cameras, e.g.
a. Will there be fewer camera mfrs in the future
b. When we're out of the present bubble crash, will ilc cameras get a lot more expensive because of fewer buyers, or remain about the same price level as today
c. Will smart phones increase the number of photography enthusiasts in the future or will their numbers decline. Or like bowling - will the sport decline? (depressing thought)
d. Will the "real" photographer of tomorrow be about as welcome in establishments as today's smoker, i.e. a photographer with a real camera will be required to stay at least 20 feet away from any doorway and is not permitted to carry them inside, (another depressing thought)
e. Will "photography enthusiast" become a clinical term for someone needing treatment with anti-depressants -
Seriously, i'd hate to be to CEO of any camera mfr firm - where do they go from here?????