Why do camera manufacturers insist on providing both still and video capabilities?
Mar 1, 2021 08:54:15 #
Because I suspect it is largely just software to add video capabilities. So why not offer it as a feature. If you don’t need a capability then ignore it...simple.
Urnst wrote:
I wonder why they don't focus on one or the other. I never use video, and some probably never use still. Perhaps if manufacturers concentrated on one of the two functions they could develop better products. I appreciate any input you may offer.
Mar 1, 2021 08:58:34 #
Urnst
Loc: Brownsville, Texas
CHG_CANON wrote:
The 2020 stats are saying 14.8 million digital cameras were sold worldwide. Probably when you buy a million of them, you'll have a 'voice' as a customer. Of course, you will have bought a million units all with video capabilities, so it will be hard to clarify your voice on how much you don't want video included.
I guess so. Thanks for enlightening me!
Mar 1, 2021 09:38:58 #
I wonder why it's just video capabilities some people object to. I never hear anyone saying they never do HDR and they wish their camera didn't have it.
Mar 1, 2021 09:39:03 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
It's a feature that has little added cost, appeals to a bunch of people, and can be implimented in the camera firmware.
Mar 1, 2021 09:44:01 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
I wonder why it's just video capabilities some people object to. I never hear anyone saying they never do HDR and they wish their camera didn't have it.
Mar 1, 2021 10:03:14 #
bleirer wrote:
They do specialize as well. Canon for example make... (show quote)
Right. It costs very little to add video - no doubt less than the cost of designing, marketing and stocking a second camera for the few who want to avoid having video capability.
Mar 1, 2021 10:10:46 #
Mar 1, 2021 10:18:47 #
Agreed that is costs very little more to add video and reduces (rapidly changing) inventory. May also help pick up a few (ahem) younger buyers who do YouTube unboxings, etc.
Mar 1, 2021 10:55:17 #
Mar 1, 2021 11:10:06 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
I personally have found it useful to take a VIDEO of a fast happening or sporadic event to "Catch the Moment'.
Sometimes ANY picture is better than a missed opportunity.
Sometimes ANY picture is better than a missed opportunity.
Mar 1, 2021 11:10:49 #
When we read stories about successful photographers, have you noticed how often they begin with a new camera with new features?
Mar 1, 2021 11:21:54 #
kufengler
Loc: Meridian, Idaho 83646
Cookie223 wrote:
For the same reason cell phones have cameras.
Why do we still call them "Cell Phones"? In reality they are pocket computers.
I see more people checking their FB, Instagram, Twitter accounts, texting, taking pictures or buying something from Amazon or one of the hundreds of other online merchants, than actually talking on the device.
Mar 1, 2021 12:10:24 #
kufengler wrote:
Why do we still call them "Cell Phones"? In reality they are pocket computers.
I see more people checking their FB, Instagram, Twitter accounts, texting, taking pictures or buying something from Amazon or one of the hundreds of other online merchants, than actually talking on the device.
I see more people checking their FB, Instagram, Twitter accounts, texting, taking pictures or buying something from Amazon or one of the hundreds of other online merchants, than actually talking on the device.
They started out as only cellular phones, that's all you could do on them, make/receive phone calls.
Then someone improved them a bit.
It has to do with the structure of the "cellular" communication system that was developed for them.
The name stuck, and will be there for a long time.
Primary function: phone.
Secondary function: everything else.
Mar 1, 2021 12:16:24 #
kenArchi
Loc: Seal Beach, CA
I see everyone using their phones for video than using a camera.
I use my phone for video tours to send to posible tenants. It's easier than my camera.
Because my camera can not send emails or text.
I use my phone for video tours to send to posible tenants. It's easier than my camera.
Because my camera can not send emails or text.
Mar 1, 2021 12:20:14 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
I wonder why it's just video capabilities some people object to. I never hear anyone saying they never do HDR and they wish their camera didn't have it.
Not just the video. I wish my camera doesn't have live view or the exposure compensation, or P or S mode. My camera doesn't have scenes mode nor built in flash and I don't want them either.
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