The future of photography

September 16, 2008

Photography entered the digital age in the early 90s and the resulting wave of technical innovation has put cameras everywhere, from satellites to cellphones. But bigger changes in the technology are yet to come.

Thanks to continued advances in software and processing power, research labs are continually exploring new ideas about what cameras and photographs can do.

New Scientist investigates today’s cutting edge research projects to see what the future of photography might hold.

Quick links: Freezing motion, Preventing glare, Single-pixel camera, Quantum photography

Glare could be largely eradicated by a simple mask riddled with tiny holes and software (Image: Ramesh Raskar/MERL)

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