09-04-2017, 08:55 PM
Maybe we are approaching the next disruptive technology, i.e. virtual reality/CGI. Who cares about a real picture, put yourself anywhere in the world with software (if you want a selfie), or create your own landscape and wildlife. All from your armchair.
Regarding the smartphone crowd. When I think back to my high-school days (film), there were really maybe only 3 people that took photography seriously with dSLR, and some extra lenses. Some had cameras with a 50mm lens to take snapshots, some a P&S, some nothing. So, dSLRs were and are, I think, always a more limited market.
The smartphone probably gives people that couldn't be bothered with a camera before, now an easy opportunity to take pictures, since they have a smartphone anyway. And the simple P&S crowd is happy with a smartphone as well.
Regarding the smartphone crowd. When I think back to my high-school days (film), there were really maybe only 3 people that took photography seriously with dSLR, and some extra lenses. Some had cameras with a 50mm lens to take snapshots, some a P&S, some nothing. So, dSLRs were and are, I think, always a more limited market.
The smartphone probably gives people that couldn't be bothered with a camera before, now an easy opportunity to take pictures, since they have a smartphone anyway. And the simple P&S crowd is happy with a smartphone as well.