Digital technology has, over the last decade, revolutionised the way in which we take, develop and distribute photos. The old argument still rages between digital photos and celluloid however due to the editing equipment available digital has dominated the commercial and domestic markets. This article examines some of the latest cameras to hit the digital market as celluloid moves towards obscurity.

First item up for review is the breaking news story of the next generation of webcams to hit the market. Elecom has released two webcams that can operate at 30 frames per second or 15 frames per second depending on which resolution is selected, obviously the higher the resolution the less RPS will be delivered. This will allow for smoother, clearer webcam images. Both models are compatible with the PS3 and boast 2 mega pixel resolution which makes them cutting edge as far as webcams go.

From live cyber streaming photographic images to 360 degree photo albums. Global daddy Microsoft has produced a software package for you to create your own virtual tour photo images. This is a technology already used on many websites to give clients a preview of their facilities. Photosynth is the name of the software and some pre-planning is required to create the synth background, as 20 to 300 photos can be required. This technology has already been optimised on the web however it is very complicated for standard domestic use.

If the aforementioned software is too much for you then why not check out the Kodak P520 Touchscreen digital frame. This will allow for the storage of multi-images and features a quick touch border feature that will allow you to browse the images saved. It introduces the brand new Kodak EasyShare digital display software, which has streamlined the process of transferring from your PC to this frame. A price has not been released for the UK but estimations are about 40GBP.

Even the most diehard celluloid-heads have to admit that the technology in digital is developing at an alarming rate and some of it makes capturing, developing and displaying photos user friendly and more effective. Yes it removes the elitist element of dark room operations but it allows for the sharing of photos around the world at the click of a button. The commercial sector has taken to digital like a duck to water because when it counts you can check your photos immediately and tweak the images in editing.