A picture just ain’t what it used to be
I’m sure this has been written about a million times, but I was struck by the irony of this photo as I was tidying up my phone pictures.
Its funny how in such a short time things can change so much. I remember my first camera was a point and shoot that had disposable flashes. The flashes were good for about eight shots and then had to be replaced.
The camera with flash built-in came next, the disposable camera, the point and shoot with remote control, the underwater camera, and finally the digital camera. In addition (although I didn’t own one) there was also the Polaroid instant camera.
How far we’ve come!
In 10 to 15 years, these cameras have almost been entirely replaced by the likes of fxCamera, instagram, and a plethora of other apps for mobile phones with image quality approaching digital cameras. I wouldn’t have ever tried to lug an old Polariod into the car, and take this particular picture, nor would I have been able to upload it directly to this blog (and make it look LIKE a Polaroid).
It’s amazing… I can’t wait to see what innovations and conveniences new technologies bring in the next 10-15 years.
P.S. If this doesn’t contradict this post, I don’t know what does… but if you know where to get Polariod film, leave info in the comments below. I purchased an old Polaroid at an estate sale…
