Thom Hogan writes:
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- The reason why digital cameras soared and killed film cameras is "instantaneous review." Suddenly everyone had an answer to "did I get the shot?"
- The reason why smartphones are soaring and killing off digital cameras is "instantaneous sharing." Suddenly everyone has an answer for "how do I get this where people can see it?"
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I would postulate that a true 21st century camera has apps (for editing and other manipulation) in addition to instant sharing and instant review.
21st century cameras are social and on the internet and awesome-ized by software and sensors