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May 4, 2006
This Just In: Cheap Digital SLRs Require Amateur Photogs to Learn New Stuff
From the "who wudda thunk" department comes this CNET story: Digital SLRs bring lens quandary.
The article discusses the increasing variety of sensor sizes in digital SLRs, meaning that those who buy lenses for these cameras have to understand what is commonly referred to as a "crop factor" (the article explains it...read, read).
With any technology that reaches the mass consumption level, there will have to be some learning and familiarization. So it's not really surprising that there's some confusion.
However, I did notice that the article says some DSLRs are moving towards a 4:3 image aspect ratio (the standard 35mm film aspect ratio is 3:2). So, will 4x6 (inch) prints go by the wayside in favor of 4.5x6 or some other new standard size? That will not make the photo album manufacturers very happy.
I expect that DSLRs and other removable-lens cameras will remain tools for the serious hobbyist and professional, with everyone else getting fixed-lens cameras. If you have no need for the flexibility of an SLR and you're not willing to put up with the added bulk and complexity (let alone cost), there's no reason you should.
Posted by Craig in Photography
Comments
4:2 was just a starting point anyways. Go out and try to find an 8x12 mat or frame: they are ALL 8x10.
Posted by: paul m at April 19, 2007 4:04 PM