Not surprising that the compact digital camera is dead. I have had SLRs or DSLRs since 1966. For much of that period, I also had a compact camera for times when I didn't want to bring out the SLR. When Pentax came out with the Optio (and the ads showing it in an Altoids tin), I bought one, used it heavily and greatly enjoyed it. Since my fist iPhone with camera, however, I have not touched it or any other compact. My iPhone 6S performs more than adequately for every purpose that I might otherwise use a compact camera. It usefulness is heightened by the fact I always have it with me.
I am not ready to give up my DSLR. It still excels when image quality is important, but I am taking more iPhotos every day. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 11:45 PM, Alan C <[email protected]> wrote: > https://petapixel.com/2017/10/30/nikon-shutters-compact-came > ra-plant-china-blames-rise-smartphones/ > > Some of David Seeram's comments: > > Are smartphones in fact "real" cameras? > > Smartphone photographs are being used in high-end commercial work. > Photographers are selling their work - shot on smartphones. > Smartphones are being used in some of the world's largest advertising > campaigns. > Smartphones photographers are replacing "traditional" photographers. > Professionals are shooting client work with smartphones and getting paid. > Post processing 'phone apps are fast & easy to use. > > There is no debate - the proof is right there - smartphone photography is > legit. > > However, with all of the advances in technology one thing is certain - no > camera in the world will ever replace our ABILITY to produce photographs > that speak to others. > > Alan C > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
