Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Global camera shipments are down over 90% since 2010 and the industry is responding with some questionable tactics to separate you from your cash. From retro gimmicks to subscription creep and rising prices, let’s look at some of the more entertaining examples of desperation.

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0:00 Intro
0:35 Retro Cameras
4:51 Subscribe to Unlock You Camera???!!!!
8:54 Restricting Firmware
11:04 Squarespace Ad Read
12:50 Unwanted "Features"
15:17 Price Hikes and Memory Shortages
19:47 30 Tips in 30 Days