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Would you agree that cameras have become extremely complicated?
Absolutely not. Modern cameras have many more features which users may choose to use or not. But, IMO, using the basic features like auto focus, metering through the lens, thumb and finger wheel adjustment of aperture/speed/iso while peering through the viewfinder is
less complicated than manual film days.
I was recently at dinner with someone that went on and on, complaining that he was given too much food on his plate, faulting the restaurant. I pointed out that there was no law compelling him to eat it all. Likewise, there is no rule that says we need to learn and use all the features of our cameras.
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I know friends and families who were and are really good photographers with film cameras but just never felt confident with digital cameras.
It may simply be that all the talk of features, etc has given folks the wrong impression that there is something too complicated about digital cameras. Perhaps you can educate them about the fact that many can be used as simply as their beloved film cameras. I can't speak for all models, but I know that the K10D and KP can be used this way.
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Do you think there is a market for a simpler camera? with less controls?
Probably not, since the additional features are spurred by market demands. If there was a profitable market, companies would have kept older, less capable models with fewer controls, in their lineup.
Originally posted by Samwise.Gamgee Would you agree that cameras have become extremely complicated? I'm an engineer and developer myself but even I get confused with all the new options, controls and menus
I know friends and families who were and are really good photographers with film cameras but just never felt confident with digital cameras.
Do you think there is a market for a simpler camera? with less controls? let's say a digital version of LX?