[supertackyman]

As more and more features become automatic,
less and less of the artist will show.
somtimes its the slight imperfections or the way the light gets used by the photographer that makes the shot stand out.
i can only imagine how often a desired effect would be overrun by the camera deciding otherwise.
of course it could be fixed in ps. or overridden on the cameras settings, but thats just more adjusting and whatnot that has to be dealt with by the photographer before the shot can be taken.

we here already blur the line between photographer and software user. how much longer until the software is the main focus and the camera is merely an extention of the software? where unless you are fluent in the software, you cant get the picture you intended. even though it would be as easy as piont and click with a throwaway film camera.