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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential benefits and drawbacks of implementing voice-activated shutters in still and video cameras. Participants explore the implications for photography, particularly in terms of usability and market appeal.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that voice activation could improve photography by eliminating the shaking caused by mechanical shutters.
  • Another participant raises concerns about ambient noise potentially triggering the shutter unintentionally, especially in loud environments like sports events.
  • A different viewpoint highlights that knowing when the shutter will activate could prevent subjects from blinking, enhancing photo quality.
  • One participant believes that while voice activation might appeal to casual users, it may not attract serious photographers who prefer traditional methods like cable releases due to cost considerations.
  • There is a suggestion that voice activation could be a useful feature for group photos, but its market viability remains uncertain.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism regarding the practicality and market potential of voice-activated camera shutters. No consensus is reached on whether such technology would be widely adopted or remain a novelty.

Contextual Notes

Participants note limitations related to ambient noise and the cost-effectiveness of voice activation compared to traditional camera accessories.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in photography technology, casual photographers, and those exploring accessibility features in camera design may find this discussion relevant.

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Would resultant photographs/videos be improved by equipping (still) cameras with a voice-activated shutter or (still/video) cameras with other voice-activated functions? Mine would be, as I shake and jerk indelicate mechanical shutters. Cheese!
 
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Not very difficult to do but ambiant noise may be a problem. A touchdown in a Super Bowl may shoot a whole roll of film. I have the same problem though, if there's a bunch of us perhaps camera makers should devise something better. There's a slew of things out for the handicapped, a puff switch comes to mind.

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It would certainly solve the problem of people not knowing exactly when the picture was going to snap. If folks know that when you say "say cheese", the "s" sound at the end will trigger the shutter, then no one will be caught blinking.
 
I can see this getting sales on simple "point and shoot" analogue and digital cameras, but not really getting much further into the market. It would as Lurch said be really useful for group photos.

I can't see amateur or professional photographers paying money for voice activation when they could just go down to their local camera store and buy a good old fashioned cable release for 5-10 dollars.

I think until it could compete with the price of a cable release it would remain a novelty item. (One that I think is a GREAT novelty item :wink:).
 

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