The Fujifilm FUJIX DS-1P, introduced at Photokina 1988, is widely considered the first fully digital camera.
While other cameras with digital capabilities existed before, the FUJIX DS-1P was the first to record images directly onto a semiconductor memory card instead of using film. This marked a significant shift in camera technology.
Key Features of the FUJIX DS-1P
- Storage: The camera utilized a 2MB SRAM (static random-access memory) memory card.
- Capacity: This memory card could hold approximately ten photographs.
- Significance: The FUJIX DS-1P demonstrated the viability of storing images digitally, paving the way for modern digital cameras.
It's important to note that prototypes and earlier experimental digital cameras existed, but the Fujifilm FUJIX DS-1P is generally recognized as the first to embody the core features of digital photography in a standalone camera. This is largely due to its use of a memory card for image storage.
