The still decline
The invention of the camcorder has decreased the use of still photographs. When you take a trip, instead of a disposable 35mm camera, you can take digital camcorder. No running to Wal-Mart or what have you to develop pictures. You already have the finished product in the palm of your hand with a miniDV tape or DVD disc.
If I went to Paris, I would love to film the atmosphere with a camcorder. You keep an auditory and visual sensory memory with a camcorder. And now with a dvd camcorder, a consumer can record entire chapters of memories instead of creating a photo album. You could even keep a travel video journal. And with a camcorder, you can still capture digital stills if you prefer.
Still photography is still used. I love using a manual 35mm when I have a specific project in mind. There are still plenty of still photographers working today. And movie sets still need promotional photographs etc. It seems that the still camera has just become less popular with the travel & family user. It’s more appealing to the consumer to use a camcorder and capture the entire experience instead of just snapshots. And think of all the beautiful art photography, it’s not going away just because of the widespread use of camcorders. People will continue to work in the format of their choices. There’s just tons of choices today.
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