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==What are his definitions for these three stages of adoption, and how did he apply them to his case study of a camera? Write one clear paragraph for each of his definitions, listing their attributes in relation to the development of the camera. ==

__Week 6__ In his interview, David Liddle explains the three stages of technological adaptation, using the adaptations of cameras as a model example.

The three stages are: When the product first appears on the market it is not well known to an average consumer. The users are generally people, who have an innate interest in technology and truly appreciate and enjoy technology. The difficulty of product use spurs great interest in enthusiast users, whose primary desire is to exploit the product when it first comes out. Astronauts, for example, first used the first 35mm camera. Only highly educated individuals were capable of handling it.
 * 1)** **Enthusiast Stage**

Once enough enthusiasts start using a technological gadget, they soon enough make it practical to be used in a professional setting. At the professional stage, the product focuses on productivity and its usability increases. The 35mm camera went from being a very expensive technological product to one that has come to be used by many professional photographers. These cameras had a stabilization of the controls, which made it easier to use. However, is still remained highly manual.
 * 2)** **Professional Stage**

Eventually, high volumes of product production reaches the price point and becomes practical enough for consumers to buy. At this point in the adaptation process, users are looking for the product to fit their style and to personalize the product. Ease of use as well as affordability are very important. The priorities of the products change as happened in the case of the 35mm cameras. Important processes and controls, such as the film capture, exposure and flash become automatic and do not have a high learning curve of use.
 * 3)** **Consumer Stage**

Can you think of another consumer product which has undergone similar developments? Name it. 

 * __Computers__ ** illustrate a great example of technology adaptation. Initially, they were not affordable by an average consumer; however, with time they have filled the shelves of many stores. Springing from military to university to business use, computers have made it to the consumer stage.

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