The camera hound of the future wears on his forehead a lump a little larger than a walnut. It takes pictures 3 millimeters square, later to be projected or enlarged, which after all involves only a factor of 10 beyond present practice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Future cameras might be tiny, worn on the forehead, taking small pictures that can be enlarged later.
- In plain terms
- Cameras could become very small and wear on the head for future photos.
- What can you take from it?
- Tech trends push devices to be smaller and more wearable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do small cameras change behavior?
- Is convenience worth the size?
Another view
Small size can mean lower quality or higher complexity in manufacturing.
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