Thoughts about camera users and our ages
Apr 18, 2014 20:07:01 #
I enjoy reading the available thumbnail sketches some members provide. I am in my 60's and have been surprised by how many other "mature" people there are who are interested in this hobby and have read and joined this web site. I wonder if overall interest in cameras is dying since most younger people don't usually have a camera, they have cell phones to interact with the world and each other and to phone and take pictures. A few younger people said to me, and I am paraphrasing, "why would you want a device that just takes pictures?" Made me think abit. The cell phones do have pretty good cameras now, and I think those dedicated to photography may be a smaller segment of the population as time goes by. Norm
Apr 18, 2014 20:25:29 #
gypsy02
Loc: Indiana
My thoughts also. Yes, I'm a mature member too. I wonder if cameras will soon be a thing of the past giving out to cell phones, ipads, and whatever comes next. I feel many of these photos of family members will be lost forever since they don't end up as printed photographs in a shoe box for the next generation to have. Most probably don't even get printed anymore.
Apr 18, 2014 20:26:03 #
Apr 18, 2014 20:30:13 #
As an old retired guy, I don't have a smart phone w/camera and if I want a decent photo I break out the DSLR but I often carry a little P&S Canon A1400 as a back-up (it has a EVF).
Apr 18, 2014 20:45:42 #
Normo wrote:
I enjoy reading the available thumbnail sketches s... (show quote)
I'm also in my sixties and I use a smart phone. Its a great device I use it for a lot of things including photography. It takes good pictures within its limitations but I wouldn't give up any of my cameras.
Apr 18, 2014 20:46:08 #
I think that it is safe to say that cameras will be around for
a long time, as this younger generation grows older I think
they will migrate from their phones to DSLRs.
a long time, as this younger generation grows older I think
they will migrate from their phones to DSLRs.
Apr 18, 2014 20:57:40 #
ebbote wrote:
I think that it is safe to say that cameras will be around for
a long time, as this younger generation grows older I think
they will migrate from their phones to DSLRs.
a long time, as this younger generation grows older I think
they will migrate from their phones to DSLRs.
You could be right but It looks like the migration may be the other way with cell phone cameras getting better until they match the quality of a DSLR.
Apr 18, 2014 20:58:06 #
Normo, this site is mostly old people, who else has time to sit around and chat?
I've been taking pro classes at a college now for more than 2 years. Those classes are full of young, college age kids. Not too many old people in those classes. When I've been involved in pro stuff or shows, it's mostly young people. These kids are not only serious, but f**king good. Believe me, old people are WAY behind when it comes to cutting edge Photography.
Phone type photography is not new, who do you think bought all those Kodak Instamatics??!!
Anyway, it's just my observation. I'd say the average age of a pro photog is early thirties. They are the ones that fill the pages of magazines like snowboarder, wakeboarder, Mtn biker, computer, electronics, health, kayaking, outside, GQ......The list is endless.
Normo, here mostly people sit around and wish film would come back, and make photography easy again ! :lol:
SS
I've been taking pro classes at a college now for more than 2 years. Those classes are full of young, college age kids. Not too many old people in those classes. When I've been involved in pro stuff or shows, it's mostly young people. These kids are not only serious, but f**king good. Believe me, old people are WAY behind when it comes to cutting edge Photography.
Phone type photography is not new, who do you think bought all those Kodak Instamatics??!!
Anyway, it's just my observation. I'd say the average age of a pro photog is early thirties. They are the ones that fill the pages of magazines like snowboarder, wakeboarder, Mtn biker, computer, electronics, health, kayaking, outside, GQ......The list is endless.
Normo, here mostly people sit around and wish film would come back, and make photography easy again ! :lol:
SS
Apr 18, 2014 20:59:31 #
Apr 18, 2014 21:08:17 #
ebbote wrote:
I think that it is safe to say that cameras will be around for
a long time, as this younger generation grows older I think
they will migrate from their phones to DSLRs.
a long time, as this younger generation grows older I think
they will migrate from their phones to DSLRs.
I wish I could agree... but I think as time goes by we'll see camera phones get better and DSLR's will become more of hobby of a few diehards, kind of like Ham radios did as cell phones became more and more prevalent.
But I think eventually as digital cameras become more and more advanced, we'll see a more of a migration back to film, especially by those who love the art of photography, and not just taking pictures.
Apr 18, 2014 21:14:14 #
Digital imagery is getting better and better. The quality of images produced is better today than it was yesterday. There's no reason to think that this trend won't continue.
I was involved with film back in the 60s, black and white, dark rooms, etc. But now, I find digital to be better in a lot of ways. Is the quality better? That's for those who want do debate such things. But I would wager that in the near future, there will be no debate. Digital will take front and center.
I was involved with film back in the 60s, black and white, dark rooms, etc. But now, I find digital to be better in a lot of ways. Is the quality better? That's for those who want do debate such things. But I would wager that in the near future, there will be no debate. Digital will take front and center.
Apr 18, 2014 21:48:48 #
cntry wrote:
...But I think eventually as digital cameras become more and more advanced, we'll see a more of a migration back to film, especially by those who love the art of photography, and not just taking pictures.
...But I think eventually as digital cameras become more and more advanced, we'll see a more of a migration back to film, especially by those who love the art of photography, and not just taking pictures.
I agree. Look at what's happening with vinyl records. The're making a big comeback.
Apr 18, 2014 22:18:10 #
Sensor size being the limiting factor, the phone will never
have the quality of a DSLR. As phones get better so will
DSLRs.
have the quality of a DSLR. As phones get better so will
DSLRs.
SonyA580 wrote:
You could be right but It looks like the migration may be the other way with cell phone cameras getting better until they match the quality of a DSLR.
Apr 18, 2014 22:47:06 #
Erik_H wrote:
I agree. Look at what's happening with vinyl records. The're making a big comeback.
And I'm sooo glad I kept all of mine instead of sending them to goodwill like everyone said I should.
Apr 18, 2014 22:49:48 #
ebbote wrote:
Sensor size being the limiting factor, the phone will never
have the quality of a DSLR. As phones get better so will
DSLRs.
have the quality of a DSLR. As phones get better so will
DSLRs.
But for the majority of the people snapping shots of their kids birthday, ball games, etc...they don't care as long as the picture looks decent. Even today, there are more point n shoots than DSLR's...
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