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I think the camera is awesome. One has to look at the broader pciture; google will also be proividing a kind of image forum for all the images to be posted.

Secondly, we have to be greatful. Even if the camera is 30 bucks, multiply that by the number of teams and this works out to be around $40,000 dollars. Additionally think about all the engineers mentors e.t.c which will be provided. Also, corporations look at the long term, meaning they want to sponsor FIRST year after year not just once; hence budgeting comes in.

If you want more involvement from a sponsor, show them that you really appreciate there help and get them more involved. I am pretty sure google will be one of the forefront sponsors as time goes on.