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The Future of Digital Camera Technology

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the selecting-a-new-buzzword dept.

An anonymous reader writes "CNet News has an interesting look at where digital camera technology is headed now that the megapixel buzzword can be put to rest. From the article: 'In compact cameras, I think that the megapixel race is pretty much over,' says Chuck Westfall, director of media for Canon's camera marketing group. 'Seven- and eight-megapixel cameras seem to be more than adequate. We can easily go up to a 13-by-19 print and see very, very clear detail.'"

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  1. I just want to be loved by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    1. Buy 1 zillion megapixel camera
    2. Take photos of bugs
    3. Show EVERYBODY ze clarity
    4. Reap the substantial social benefits!!

    I thought lens and zoom was where progress was truly at.

  2. Bill Gates, meet Chuck Westfall... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Amended quote: 8 megapixels of resolution should be enough for anybody.

  3. There's no point by Whiteox · · Score: 2, Funny

    There's no point in this article that hasn't been discussed in a miriad of other forums.
    Please mod it down.

    --
    Don't be apathetic. Procrastinate!
  4. Obviously... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...the next step is to embed an iddy biddy little cell phone into all cameras. Not a decent phone, just a crappy little one that you'll never actually use. Then market the hell out of it, so that all manufacturers jump in. Pretty soon, it won't be possible to buy a camera without also paying for a crappy cell phone too. Call it "Progress".

  5. buzzword by goarilla · · Score: 2, Funny

    now that the megapixel buzzword can be put to rest. From the article: 'In compact cameras, I think that the megapixel race is pretty much over,' says Chuck Westfall,

    Begun ... the gigapixel wars has