Digital Photography on a Cell Phone

photo credit: Molly Des JardinThe era of digital photography affected more than one sector of the world, and one of the most popular sectors that have been affected is that of cell phones. What used to be a device for talking to people has now become one of also taking pictures while on the go. Though not of the same quality as pictures
from a standalone digital camera, photos from a camera phone are high enough quality to share with friends and relatives via email. Of course, some cell phones produce higher quality pictures than others. Originally, you could expect 1.0 or 2.0 megapixels from a camera phone but now you can find camera phones with megapixels of 3.0 or 4.0. Some also include memory cards that allow you to store more pictures on your phone than you were able to do previously.

Of course, there are some disadvantages to having a camera phone because it allows everyone the
opportunity to takes pictures of people without their knowledge or consent. For many people being
photographed without their permission seems like invasion of privacy and they tend to become a little arrogant about it at times. The fault lies with the person taking the pictures because that person should be the one with a little consideration. In addition, camera phones have also opened another source of
concern as more businesses are forbidding people to have camera phones for fear they will take pictures of confidential or secure information. Until camera phone users learn to be considerate in their picture taking, there will be controversy over their use.

On the positive side, camera phones are an easy way for business travellers to capture pictures at trade fairs and conferences without having to carry a digital camera with them. In most cases, these travellers are in possession of a Blackberry or other SmartPhone and can email the pictures right back to their office at that precise moment. Having a camera phone can save a great deal of time and frustration
when you need something in a hurry and do not have your digital camera with you at the time. Cell
phones have become a luxury that almost everyone has today, and for some it is the only phone they possess choosing a cell phone over a landline. Since most cell phones are actually camera phone, we can see how digital technology has affected the sector of the economy.