The main character, John, is a photographer who has just lost his job due to the rise of digital photography. He finds the camera in a thrift store and soon realizes that it can take pictures of events before they happen. The camera's owner, a mysterious woman named Lily, reveals that she has been using the camera to predict and prevent disasters, but now she needs John's help to stop a catastrophic event that will affect the entire world. As John and Lily travel through time, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including government agents and rival photographers who want to use the camera for their own purposes. Along the way, John learns about the importance of understanding technology and its impact on society, as well as the need for a personal paradigm to navigate the rapidly changing world. Throughout the journey, John and Lily develop a close relationship, and John begins to see the world in a new light, realizing that the future is not set in stone and that humanity has the power to shape its destiny. In this detailed description of the plot of Shutterbug, I will focus on the themes of technology evolution, personal paradigms, and the survival of humanity.

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