by Carmila Charolina


by Tony Mandarich. Since the first photograph taken by Joseph Nicephore Niepce in 1827, the art of photography has been ever-changing. With every new camera, every new process and device, we have perfected the way photographs are taken. These pictures have captured moments in time and changed the way our world is viewed. And just when we think we have created the perfect picture taking device, another is born with better features, more versatility, with more options.

Many people think that Kodak was the first to develop the digital camera in 1986, but it was actually Texas Instruments that patented the first film-less electronic camera in 1972. Kodak developed several in the 1970's, but it wasn't until 1986 that a megapixel technology hit the scene and Kodak scientists haven't slowed down since. Digital photography sent picture-takers into a frenzy; what began as an amateur, home-use device has become a way of life and of doing business for not only photographers but most industries.

For the weekend warrior, instant gratification from his mountain bike trip, hiking across the Northlands, or that quick jaunt to Vegas. No more waiting three days to show off baby's first step - first tooth - first trip to the ocean. Digital photography has enabled us to share these moments in time, as they happen, with friends and family across the country. This newfound photography freedom was just another way of bridging the distance between family members and friends, coast to coast, continent to continent.

Amateur photographers weren't the only ones to recognize the benefits of digital photography; professional photographers quickly saw the need for professional grade cameras. In 1991 Kodak released the first digital camera system, the Nikon F-3 1.3 megapixel. Digital photography allowed the professionals the same instant gratification of viewing their shots as they happen, but also eliminated hours and hours of photographing the same scene and burning through ten plus rolls of film - for that one perfect shot.

Not long after the introduction of digital photography, mobile phone manufacturers jumped on the band wagon creating mobile phones and technologies to offer consumers the luxury of carrying one device - their mobile phone with a built-in camera. Where the quality of the photos are quite a bit lower than that of a camera, these devices still fulfill our need to "have it now," and to be able to share photos mobile to mobile.

Mobile device manufacturers weren't the only ones to reap the rewards of this new digital craze. Camera manufacturers are continuously designing bigger and better products; and if that's not enough, the leading software developers have brought out the big guns - improving the delivery and manipulation of digital photos through electronic applications which upgrade just about every six months.

So why has digital photography taken our world by storm? The benefits are immeasurable; aside from the obvious, instant access to your photos, digital photography provides superior image quality; manipulation and delivery of your digital photos right from your laptop; electronic storage of your photos; and you can still print and frame your photos. Digital cameras are reasonably priced and you can find a device to fit your needs - underwater, faster/slower shutter speeds, hi/low resolution. Digital photography has proven to be the better, faster and smarter way to take pictures.

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Article Source: Ezine Articles