Tag: Camera Industry

Smartphones: Is the writing on the wall for the good old camera?

Will all or almost all photos be taken with smartphones in the near future? Or will there always be proper cameras? This essay examines the different scenarios...

Decline of the camera industry accelerated by the Covid pandemic

The camera industry has been in prepitous decline for the past ten years as a result of the rise of the smartphone. But the pandemic has accelerated the deline and there is no sign of a recover in 2021...

UK photo retailers to benefit from the rising pound

A rising British pound in the wake of last week's election will be good news for importers of photographic equipment and will benefit dealers, not just those selling new cameras but also specialists in classic equipment.

iPhone 11 Pro: Is it worth upgrading just for a better camera?

Smartphone manufacturers seem obsessed with photography, almost to the exclusion of many more useful features of the devices. Is this the end for the traditional camera industry or an opportunity to be grasped?