Are electronic advances in SLRs outrunning our needs, wants, and abilities?

Article Abstract:

There is no real argument against all of the innovations which have been added to SLRs during the last 30 years, especially in the area of dedicated flash at 1/250 per second. Other valuable features, however, are being removed, such as mirror-lock ups, depth-of-field and lens distance scales.

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SLRs in Japan and Europe have warning beeps and automatic pop-up flash. So why don't our SLRs have these features?

Article Abstract:

Camera manufacturers hold patents to various equipment features. They exchange patent rights among themselves to build cameras at fair market prices. US companies own the beeper and pop-up flash patents and want cash in exchange for patent rights, a prohibitive cost for the Japanese.

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Advanced Photo System for 35mm SLRs? It well may be

Article Abstract:

The Advanced Photo System (APS) allows point-and-shoot camera users to achieve color-accurate and detailed shots. The APS system may soon be incorporated into single-lens reflex cameras, allowing veteran photographers to capture shots with similar detail and color accuracy.

Photography

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