Well the PMA show is finished and we managed to fill our brains with as much information as we possibly could. It has been interesting to see the changes the show has taken on. Over the last few years the number of exhibitors that have been attending has slowly declined. Digital technology has had a major impact on the world of photography. Many manufacturers have gone out of business because there is just not enough demand for their products. In the not too distant future film manufacturers will have to make some tough decisions about what films to keep in their lines and which ones to discontinue. They may even have to decide if they are going to continue making film all together. I am not saying that film is dead but don’t be shocked to see the prices rise as the laws of supply and demand take over.
One thing is clear though. Digital photography has made things much more complicated. We have been given a new lease on life so to speak. The options and capabilities on the new cameras and digital printing are much more advanced than we used to have with film. This translates into power. But with power comes responsibility. I think the photographic manufacturers are acting a lot like children again; they are having lots of fun but not being very responsible yet.
Mike
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Photo Marketing Show
Don and I are sitting in our hotel room in Las Vegas waiting to take a bus to the third day of the Photo Marketing Association annual trade show. PMA has this show once a year to show dealers and professional photographers all the new products in the world of photography.
So far there are lots of new and exciting products in the compact digital camera market. In the Digital SLR market, Sony has once again come up with some very innovative products that are really causing a stir among both the entry level and the serious photographers. They have definitely solidified their position as a major contender in the marketplace.
We will be bringing home information about many things such as Action Fast Straps, a simplified data back-up system and many more new must have products.
So far there are lots of new and exciting products in the compact digital camera market. In the Digital SLR market, Sony has once again come up with some very innovative products that are really causing a stir among both the entry level and the serious photographers. They have definitely solidified their position as a major contender in the marketplace.
We will be bringing home information about many things such as Action Fast Straps, a simplified data back-up system and many more new must have products.
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