Digital cameras going mainstream

Article Abstract:

Digital still cameras had a strong showing in 1999, posting $1 billion in sales for that year, according to NPD Intelect. Digital camcorders also posted impressive figures during the year, capturing nearly 6% of the overall camcorder market from almost zero the previous year. Photo specialty stores are emerging as the primary distribution channel for the digital products.

Computer Peripheral Cameras, Digital cameras

Cell phonecams can make photography an everyday event

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The portable/cell phone industry's goal is to pack tiny cameras, lens, sensor and processor, into the millions of cell phones made each year and to bestow them with the gift of sight. Expected to be available in 2001, the new phonecams will not only be able to snap phots but also use wireless e-mail to send images over the Internet directly from phones. CMOS sensors seem to be the ideal solution due to the space saving, camera-on-a-chip design possibilities, as well as the low electrical power draw required by CMOS arrays.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Wireless telephones

Big crowds, big technology herald return to Las Vegas for Annual Convention

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The Photo Marketing Association (PMA)'s 75th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center drew the biggest crowd ever in the association's history. Over 750 firms participated in the trade show exhibition, held from Feb 18, 1999, to Feb 21, 1999, with over 240 featuring digital products. PMA 99 also lured a large number of foreign participants to the exhibitions, a development that represents considerable growth for the organization.

Marketing procedures, Photographic Equip & Supplies, Photographic industry