Re: OT: Demise of Nikon compact cameras.

[Daniel J. Matyola]

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  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
> PDML@pdml.net
> 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
PDML@pdml.net
http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow 
the directions.

OT: Demise of Nikon compact cameras.

[Alan C]

https://petapixel.com/2017/10/30/nikon-shutters-compact-camera-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
PDML@pdml.net
http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow 
the directions.