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The White House [named] ten eminent researchers as recipients of the National Medal of Science, and three individuals, including retired Kodak researcher Steven J. Sasson, [was] one of three recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers and inventors. No matter what you think about film vs. digital photography, you have to admit that’s pretty cool. Steve’s groundbreaking invention of the digital camera in 1975 unleashed the power of digital imaging for the benefit of the world. His foundational work led directly to a series of life-enriching advances in many fields beyond photography, such as medicine and exploration. Even more awesome. As much as I love shooting film (and I do believe it is a superior medium for fine art photography), I’m really grateful for digital photo technology. I learned so much from shooting digital photos. Beyond that, I can’t help but think how annoying it would have been to wait for images to process each time my injured foot was x-rayed this summer. (Which was many times.) Digital x-rays were instant, and made things SO much easier. So congrats, Steven J. Sasson! Thanks for your contribution to the world of photography! Image & quoted text via this press release from Eastman Kodak.

The White House [named] ten eminent researchers as recipients of the National Medal of Science, and three individuals, including retired Kodak researcher Steven J. Sasson, [was] one of three recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers and inventors.

No matter what you think about film vs. digital photography, you have to admit that’s pretty cool.

Steve’s groundbreaking invention of the digital camera in 1975 unleashed the power of digital imaging for the benefit of the world. His foundational work led directly to a series of life-enriching advances in many fields beyond photography, such as medicine and exploration.

Even more awesome. As much as I love shooting film (and I do believe it is a superior medium for fine art photography), I’m really grateful for digital photo technology. I learned so much from shooting digital photos.

Beyond that, I can’t help but think how annoying it would have been to wait for images to process each time my injured foot was x-rayed this summer. (Which was many times.) Digital x-rays were instant, and made things SO much easier.

So congrats, Steven J. Sasson! Thanks for your contribution to the world of photography!

Image & quoted text via this press release from Eastman Kodak.

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