[Klaus]

 

 

http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/201...rs-by-2025

 

 

So they are using the same approach as in telescope arrays in order to achieve a higher resolution (and a nice way to equalize centering defects). Interesting although it will not work out for several scenarios (ultra-wide, long tele, macro).

 

It's hard to foresee the end of DSLRs. There are numerous traditional photographers out there.

Let's face it - when looking at the demographics, the sweet spot is in the age group around 45. Half of the people aren't overly technology-affine thus they will stick to the stuff they always used (thus mostly DSLRs).

The final death of DSLRs is still far away. However, the loss of relevance may occur within those 10 years.

 

 

I think the "next thing" is an interesting question. Honestly I have always wondered why the industry didn't release a smartphone with system mount - can't be that hard. This would kill half of the existing system market IMHO.

Of course, the handling would suck but that half of the audience wouldn't care for sure. We know that Apple filed a corresponding patent a while ago.