03-15-2005, 06:00 PM
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Camera Phones Risk Becoming a Niche Market
"Eastman Kodak Co. Chief Executive Dan Carp warned that camera phones could fade into niche obscurity if the industry doesn't improve the quality of the phones and the experience of using them, reports the WSJ. "The largest unmet needs of camera phones are in image quality, battery life and printing capabilities, Mr. Carp said during a keynote presentation at a trade show in New Orleans hosted by CTIA, a wireless industry group. Many consumers find the camera-phone experience "less than satisfying," Mr. Carp said, noting that if the industry chooses to ignore consumer complaints and focuses on new features such as video, it could spell a lost opportunity."
I have to agree with his comments. I often use my camera phone, however it is almost always for goofing around. I have tried taking pictures to add to my photo albums, but they are just too disappointing. The quality, lighting, and often focus, just are not up to the levels of a real camera (digital or otherwise). If I want a lasting memory, I'll use my Canon S400. 8)
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