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How can cameras be improved in the future?
Oct 15, 2017 10:00:59 #
One of the areas that could definitely be improved is the guidebooks/instruction manuals that accompany most cameras. Why spend a large sum of money for a camera and then suffer with a poorly written, poorly organized manual? With every new camera I buy, I go to Amazon and purchase an excellent book on the operation and applications of that camera. The extra $20 or $30 is more than worth it.
Oct 15, 2017 10:09:06 #
jonjacobik
Loc: Quincy, MA
Some call me the oldest geek on the street, (I have a computer repair business and am 71) but I would like:
"Hey Siri, how do I turn off the date stamp on my photos" and a sexy Australian accent would reply: "Open the Menu, select custom settings, then d:shooting/display"
(Took me half an hour find this dang setting yesterday.) Or better yet, "Hey Siri, turn off the date stamp on my photos."
or
A built in Hologram projector so we could compare the original to the 3D projection instantly.
3 soft beeps when I press the shutter, and a voice responds, "with your settings, I'm upping the ISO to 80,000, but the picture will still be perfect."
Another voice whispers, "This shot would be better with your 55MM lens"
In short . . I'd like a built in wife!
"Hey Siri, how do I turn off the date stamp on my photos" and a sexy Australian accent would reply: "Open the Menu, select custom settings, then d:shooting/display"
(Took me half an hour find this dang setting yesterday.) Or better yet, "Hey Siri, turn off the date stamp on my photos."
or
A built in Hologram projector so we could compare the original to the 3D projection instantly.
3 soft beeps when I press the shutter, and a voice responds, "with your settings, I'm upping the ISO to 80,000, but the picture will still be perfect."
Another voice whispers, "This shot would be better with your 55MM lens"
In short . . I'd like a built in wife!
Oct 15, 2017 10:19:22 #
Retrograde view supposing the film era as definitive and as sufficient.
To the contrary, the history of photography involves continual advances in technology for gaining control over camera operation and for ease of processing the photographic results.
Besides, the OP asked about the future. Obviously, others before the OP have asked and then answered this question, bringing digital photography. This means of doing photography has commenced the digital era which has supplanted the film era.
Of course, the film era provided the foundation for the digital era.
To the contrary, the history of photography involves continual advances in technology for gaining control over camera operation and for ease of processing the photographic results.
Besides, the OP asked about the future. Obviously, others before the OP have asked and then answered this question, bringing digital photography. This means of doing photography has commenced the digital era which has supplanted the film era.
Of course, the film era provided the foundation for the digital era.
rpavich wrote:
Burn all of the digital cameras in a huge bonfire ... (show quote)
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Oct 15, 2017 10:27:17 #
anotherview wrote:
Retrograde view supposing the film era as definiti... (show quote)
It depends on one's definition of "results." I happen to think that the "results" of shooting film is more satisfying, other's differ in their opinion of course.
And there's nothing at all wrong with going backwards to advance if one's goal is the results and experience of shooting film.
He asked what my wish was..I stated it. It's ok to have a differing opinion...there is no right or wrong to debate here.
Chill.
Oct 15, 2017 10:28:51 #
How about a camera that responds to your "eye" when you blink the shutter releases, no more button ?
Oct 15, 2017 10:31:18 #
Yes, I recognize some old-line photographers feel more comfortable in the film era.
Other such photographers have welcomed the digital era for its offering the photographer way more control.
To each his own.
Other such photographers have welcomed the digital era for its offering the photographer way more control.
To each his own.
rpavich wrote:
It depends on one's definition of "results." I happen to think that the "results" of shooting film is more satisfying, other's differ in their opinion of course.
And there's nothing at all wrong with going backwards to advance if one's goal is the results and experience of shooting film.
He asked what my wish was..I stated it. It's ok to have a differing opinion...there is no right or wrong to debate here.
Chill.
And there's nothing at all wrong with going backwards to advance if one's goal is the results and experience of shooting film.
He asked what my wish was..I stated it. It's ok to have a differing opinion...there is no right or wrong to debate here.
Chill.
Oct 15, 2017 10:31:22 #
I'm sure that a completely new technology will appear that we aren't even aware of yet. Just as digital was unheard of for photography when I was taking my high school photog classes (back in the 70s), something will supplant digital in the future. Not even the slightest idea what that may be, but I'm sure it's coming. It will no doubt make unheard of resolution possible, along with smaller size and lighter weight. Todays burst rate of 10-12 fps will seem slow by comparison. It will allow shooting in near total darkness (think iso equivelant of 1,000,000 with no grain). Of course this is wishful thinking on my part, just hope I am still around long enough to see it.
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Oct 15, 2017 10:39:19 #
Overcome the limitations of smaller sensors vis-a-vis low light and noise and resolution limitations. Extend battery life.
Make EVFs better, more lifelike, with zero lag.
There ya go!
Make EVFs better, more lifelike, with zero lag.
There ya go!
Oct 15, 2017 10:39:49 #
We may suppose that whatever the future holds for humans, algorithms will still play a part in it under automation.
The reading of science fiction, however, informs us that while we may extrapolate from today to tomorrow with some assurance of description of that later time, we may do so only to a degree. Advances bring unintended, unexpected consequences. Thus, surprise awaits us.
Or as we like to say, who can tell what the future will bring?
The reading of science fiction, however, informs us that while we may extrapolate from today to tomorrow with some assurance of description of that later time, we may do so only to a degree. Advances bring unintended, unexpected consequences. Thus, surprise awaits us.
Or as we like to say, who can tell what the future will bring?
shutterbob wrote:
I'm sure that a completely new technology will app... (show quote)
Oct 15, 2017 10:54:51 #
CO wrote:
I think the ergonomics of Sony, Leica and other cameras have a long way to go. Many of theses cameras are like holding a rectangular slab in your hands. Nikon and Canon have been refining their cameras for decades.
I think the CMOS sensors used in digital cameras are probably at their limit in terms of image quality and dynamic range. An entirely new type of sensor would be needed.
I think the CMOS sensors used in digital cameras are probably at their limit in terms of image quality and dynamic range. An entirely new type of sensor would be needed.
If you want good ergonomics, try a Lumix GH5. It has a really solid feel in hand (weather-sealed titanium body), is well balanced, has all the right buttons and dials in all the right places, and the menu layout is among the cleanest you'll find on any camera.
I'm absolutely with you on sensor technology needing a complete refresh. I'd love to see an 80MP Foveon-like sensor capable of *clean* ISO 25,600 and a 60db signal-to-noise ratio. Getting rid of the Bayer Array scheme would be a pleasant upgrade! That, however, is going to take some really radical leaps in technical innovation.
Oct 15, 2017 10:56:51 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
It would be nice to have voice command for all menu items while retaining the menu screens for situations where speaking would be disruptive; wedding ceremonies, for example.
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Oct 15, 2017 11:39:09 #
For me, I'd like to see true medium and large format sensor cameras. It seems possible to array several sensors in a body, much the same way astral telescopes are linked to provide a world size telescope view into the heavens. Of course, it's take a huge processor, but things are getting smaller and more powerful every day.
Oct 15, 2017 12:09:24 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
Tom Daniels wrote:
My thought being as as I do a lot of video for cha... (show quote)
You do bring up some good ideas -- I do wish to see the camcorder merge with cameras - so that should be where we are headed???
Oct 15, 2017 12:11:05 #
I don't have any experience with anything later/newer than my entry level T2i, but if I had a choice for anything I could ask for in a camera, it would be: 1: Less bells and whistles and do dads that I won't need or use. 2: Easier to program and get set up ( no 4 year college degree in photography required) 3: a larger sensor to support all those 50 plus mp's. 4: It isn't a must, but a tiny bit lighter in weight would be nice unless it compromises the image quality.
Oct 15, 2017 12:40:55 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Ergonomics, ergonomics, ergonomics. I have partially paralyzed hands, so all of the small controls clustered together just do not cut it.Since I have very little tactile response, I must have line of site to find the buttons. I would rather have fewer controls that are larger and easier to use. Something like one wheel to select a function and another to adjust the selected function. For example,with the usual setup having the Movie button close to the shutter release, I must disable it to keep from accidentally starting to take movies.
Perhaps it is time for someone to developa thought controlled camera
Perhaps it is time for someone to developa thought controlled camera
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