Who can see the future? What is the future and who creates it? Ok, let’s not ask these questions, instead, let’s just try our hand at some old-fashioned speculation.
First Prediction
2024 was a busy year for new camera releases and I don’t expect that to stop anytime soon. I expect more releases from at least 1 of the big 3, and maybe a release or two from some has-beens in the marketplace like Ricoh or Leica. They always manage to cough up something wacky like a B&W only camera.
Second Prediction
AI has already weaseled its way into our cameras, and I expect more “AI” powered features to come out in 2025. As exciting as that may be for some users, the only “AI” feature I want is that one that automatically makes and deposits money in my bank account. “Hey Siri, deposit 1 million dollars in my bank account.” “I’m sorry Frank, I can’t do that.” “I’m using the money to build a nuclear submarine to fly us out the hell out of here Frank.” “Get with the program.”
Third Prediction
We’ve had 8k 30p video for 4+ years now, and not many people know that Blackmagic Design made a 12k camera years before the R5 came out and they still make it, I think. So, is 8k-12k the limit for video resolution?? I predict… YES. What kind of gigantic screen would be needed for 12k resolution? Bigger than can fit in most people’s houses. I don’t think anybody wants that much LED light firing into their eyeballs. I’m sure some Hollywood guy will try to go bigger. Imagine The Titanic Part 2, IN 16K RESOLUTION.
The End.
That’s the end of my predicting…
