Digital cameras: no gadgety fad

Mediawhoring on a tech panel on BBC Radio Five Live yesterday, I was asked about digital camera sales: I had to admit I didn't have any figures to hand, but blustered through muttering something about them being jolly popular, with people now willing to pay a bit more than they would for an analogue camera because of the savings on film and developing. I think I understated it. Right on cue (which is to say, around 12 hours late to save me being found out) News.com has come up with figures which show US digital camera sales growing by 50% year on year, with the bulk of the sales growth in the $200 to $400 range.