A still camera is a type of camera used to take photographs. Traditional cameras capture light onto photographic film. Digital cameras use electronics, usually a charge coupled device (CCD) to store digital images in computer memory inside the camera. The digital image can be transferred to a computer for later processing.
According to a report published today by In-Stat/MDR the results of recent survey reveals that 37 percent of respondents planned to buy a digital camera in the next twelve months. The report goes on, ."Digital cameras in general, are currently among the hottest consumer items on the market. Whether digital still cameras, digital camcorders, or PC cameras, consumers have taken advantage of falling prices and increasing quality to make digital imaging a marketplace phenomenon over the past three to five years.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2003--As one of the fastest growing segments of consumer electronics, digital still cameras are expected to continue to enjoy their current popularity in the future, reports In-Stat/MDR A recent survey of the high-tech market research firm's Technology Adoption Panel, reveals that digital still cameras were the most-owned digital camera type of any among the respondents with nearly two-thirds owning them. With 37 percent of respondents planning to buy one in the next 12 months, the product's future looks promising.
Digital cameras in general, are currently among the hottest consumer items on the market. Whether digital still cameras, digital camcorders, or PC cameras, consumers have taken advantage of falling prices and increasing quality to make digital imaging a marketplace phenomenon over the past three to five years. i"The digital still camera market has already been growing very quickly in the past couple of years,n" said Brian O'Rourke, a senior analyst with In-Stat/MDR. n"Of those surveyed that owned a digital still camera, two-thirds have owned less than two years. In addition, nearly 26 percent of those who currently own a digital still camera intend to buy another one in the next 12 months.g"
