Digital Camera Market Booms
Online resource for photography tips, a web-based photography school and professionals on hand to give advice to digital enthusiasts
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB via PR Web
Direct) April 19, 2005 -- Most of the major technological breakthroughs in
consumer electronics have been part of a larger breakthrough: converting analog
information into digital information. The digital camera is one of the most
remarkable instances of this shift.
While they may never replace film
cameras, the market is growing by leaps and bounds. In the year 2000 digital
cameras were the hottest item in consumer electronics and by the end of 2002 23
million U.S. households – nearly 20 percent – owned one. Sales are expected to
increase by 13 percent in 2005 and the Photo Marketing Association International
says 52% of households will own a digital camera by the end of 2005.
Samy
Kamienowicz, who founded Samy's Camera in 1976 after working for his uncle's camera
store for 18 years, has experienced this change first hand. When he opened his
first store on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA., Samy set out to become the
ultimate resource for the professional and amateur photographer.
“My idea
was to have a full-service store, carrying an extensive array of photographic
equipment and supplies,” says Samy. The Samys Camera stores have long been
recognized as one of the premiere resources for photographic equipment,
expertise and photography tips in Southern California. Now this expertise is
available online.
“Since most people are turning to the Internet to find
information, we built a website to make these resources available to
professional and amateur photographers everywhere,” says Samy.
The Samys
website offers a Web Photography School
with online photography classes that covers subjects from basic start up,
lighting and capturing the perfect shot to shooting great
portraiture.
The site also has a bulletin board where staff experts,
other photographers and professionals, like Los Angeles based David McCullough,
offer assistance to photographers wanting to upgrade their skills. McCullough
has been shooting people, product, fashion and architecture for 14 years and has
created a breathtaking gallery of fine art photographs. McCullough’s Photography Tips are a special feature of the
Samys website.
“Photography has been a journey of exploration - not only
of the world around me, but of the world within me,” says McCullough. “The
online photo school, forums and bulletin board on this website are a great
resource for photographers.”
The site also offers a wealth of
information about how to choose a digital
camera, accessories, lighting and computer components to ensure you have
everything you need to capture those special images.
Media
Contact:
Sally Falkow
626 744 5281
Samys Camera
431 S. Fairfax
Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323) 938-2420
Fax: (323) 937-2919
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