2007-03-19 06:52:04 · 7 answers · asked by Zoobie 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Film is a form of photography which is rapidly dying out. the one advantage is you can get a good quality SLR film camera for a fraction of the price and SLR Digital costs.
Film is a less flexible medium in that once a photograph is taken you cannot view that picture until it is developed as such it costs more and there can be more wastage as even the best photographer has photos which are disappointments. There is also the matter of various chemicals being required to develop film which is not needed with Digital.
Digital memory cards can store more than film and take up less room. The image can also be manipulated via computer programs to enhance a slightly flawed photo which cannot be achieved with a film camera unless you go to the additional trouble of scanning the photo in etc and unless you have a top end scanner that image will never be as crisp as an image taken on a half decent digital camera.
So for me digital is the way to go.
2007-03-19 07:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by sanchia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you have a decent printer and learn how to use some image editting software, you will find you can produce prints as nice as those you do in the darkroom. Once you get over the hump of the initial investment, you will also realize that you're done spending money. No more film, chemicals or processing fees. You are able to take all the pictures you want FOR FREE and this is the right way to learn photography.
2007-03-19 18:28:09 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say digital, because you can use many programs to improve or just resize the image--much more things you can do than with a film camera.
Also, you can bring the digital camera on trips with you without fear that the x-ray scanner machine will ruin the film.
2007-03-19 07:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Maniac8275 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a die-hard film shooter for years! But as digital technology improved, I made the switch...and I haven't looked back. Everybody is different, but I just like the whole digital workflow better! And in my opinion, the quality of the digital cameras I use is exceptional! (Canon 5D, PhaseOne H25 digital back)
2007-03-19 07:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by Greg S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
digital is the era nw...but dont look down on film...
digital is much faster to use...and it allows u great flexibilty when using the camera. film on the other hand is the direct opposite...howver with film there are some effects tat cant be produce using digital cameras.
film also help to train ur eyes to be more focus on ur sub.
both hav their pro's and con's...and they are both great medias...
2007-03-20 02:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by final_depth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like approximate one in every one thousand photos I take. Film would send me broke, digital has a delete button.
2007-03-19 10:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the kind of picture you want to take and if you only get one sitting with the image or not. digital is good because you can see the quality of the picture you take right after you take it, but it also depends on the quality of the camera you use and how steady your hand is.
2007-03-19 07:03:40 · answer #7 · answered by <3aDrUmMeR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋