Saturday, April 12, 2025

Diffusions of Innovations-Blog #8


The Camera was able to catch on and spread because of technical advancements, affordability as well as its ability to capture and share moments easily.  Early Cameras were bulky and required specialized knowledge to operate. However, advancements like the development of more compact cameras, simpler operating mechanisms, and inexpensive film made them accessible to a wider audience. For example, in 1900 Kodak introduced the brownie camera, which was less bulky and a lot cheaper. The selling price was a dollar. (Everpresent.com)  

The first spread through a combination of scientific innovation, public demonstration, and industrial production. Early Cameras were initially presented as scientific marvels and artistic tools, gaining popularity through demonstrations and publications.





The main reason people were early adopters of the camera is because of its ability to preserve memories, document events, and share experiences. Another reason people were early adopters of it was because, at the time, photography was a new and upcoming art form. (aaronhertzmann.com)



What are the overall reasons Many individuals became late adopters of cameras due to a variety of factors, including the perception of high cost, limited convenience, and the preference for traditional methods like film photography. The issue regarding the perceived high cost and limited convenience is that Early digital cameras were expensive, and the technology wasn't as refined as it is today. This made them less accessible to the general public, and film cameras offered a more affordable and simpler alternative. (www.cnet.com)


The negative consequences of camera technology can be categorized into environmental, ethical, and societal impacts. Environmental concerns include the mining of metals used in camera components, the energy consumption for digital image storage and transmission, and the use of non-rechargeable batteries. The environmental impacts are Mining and Resource Depletion, Energy Consumption, E-waste, and battery waste.

                                                        


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