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Category Archives: Industry trends
The Software Tax
Anyone seriously engaged in digital photography knows all too well the cost of the tools involved in downloading, optimizing, outputting, and archiving those precious image files. Whoever suggested digital imaging was cheaper or easier than using film probably didn’t have … Continue reading
Compact System Cameras
While the DSLR category of cameras continues to evolve and proliferate, the amorphous group of bodies without reflex finders but with interchangeable lenses is exploding. It may be hard to pin down this category and give in one specific name; … Continue reading
Rationalizing Megapixels
It’s been slow coming, but we’re beginning to see some serious indications that sensor megapixel count alone is no longer the most important marketing factor for camera makers. To be fair, some manufacturers—like Nikon—have in many cases opted for lower … Continue reading
This and That
More weather-related interruptions. While parts of the photo/electronics industry are still recovering from delays caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March, now Thailand is inundated with monsoon floods. Many major companies—including Nikon, Canon, Sony, Western Digital, and … Continue reading
Simple Things
Sometimes it’s not the blockbuster changes but the small stuff that makes the biggest difference for the most users. Though the vast majority of photographers and people in general aren’t that enamored of the technical minutia that actually makes our … Continue reading
Posted in Connectivity, Hardware, Industry trends
Tagged data transfer, Delkin, Intel, Lexar, SanDisk, Sonnet, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0
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Seasons
It’s autumn here in Southcentral Alaska. Lots of butter yellow leaves around (at least until the next heavy storm with wind and rain), and a few trees with patches of bright orange too. It’s not the same palette of brilliant … Continue reading
Posted in Connectivity, Hardware, Industry trends
Tagged Adobe, Apple, Canon, data transfer, Nikon, seasons, telephoto lenses, Thunderbolt, trends, USB 3.0
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Current Events
Hewlett-Packard. In a surprise move, HP announced just two days ago that it will cease all operations related to its webOS products, including the TouchPad tablet and Pre 3 phone, and will likely also sell its PC manufacturing business (see … Continue reading
On Hold
In a 21st century world relentlessly trained to expect instant gratification, waiting for announcements of new and exciting products we just can’t live without from some of the biggest and most influential manufacturers of photographically related hardware in the world … Continue reading
Potpourri
More rebates. In a continuing sign that the market is soft for certain hard goods, here’s another rebate from Epson, this time for their relatively new Stylus Pro 4900 printer—$1,000 off! You’ll recall this is their top-of-the-line 17” model with … Continue reading
Big Industry Changes and More New Tools
Should you need proof of turmoil and flux in the photo industry, look to the most recent changing hands of two of the oldest icons in the business—Hasselblad and Pentax. Two days ago Hasselblad was sold to a venture fund, … Continue reading
Posted in Color management, Hardware, Industry trends, Video
Tagged Adobe, Apple, Avid, Hasselblad, m4/3, Olympus, Pentax, video, X-Rite
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