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Digital Cameras
vs. Film Cameras- the debate goes on
By
Kevin Rockwell
One of the
biggest debates in the photography world is whether digital
cameras are better or film cameras better? The answer to this
question cannot be answered in a simple yes or no. There are
several issues which need to be considered while answering
this question.
To make things
simple and without getting too technical, the major benefits
of using a digital camera is that it is cheap and fast. There
is no cost involved in clicking digital photographs as
compared to film cameras. Also, you can preview the pictures
before choosing to print them; hence there is little/no
wastage of snaps involved.
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However, for
traditional users, a digital camera is not such an easy gadget
to use. One does not only need to learn how to use a digital
camera but he/she also needs to gain mastery over the
computer. This can get to be a little difficult for those who
are computer-averse.
As far as image
quality is concerned, there are four major factors � picture
resolution, presence of noise/grain in cameras, dynamic range
and the color quality of the image.
Resolution, in
photography language, means the sharpness and the visibility
of the image. In this area, the film camera definitely wins
since nearly a 6 mega pixel camera is needed to match a 35mm
film camera.
Noise/grain
refers to the amount of grains which appears in cameras.
Digital cameras are extremely sophisticated in this aspect in
comparison to film cameras and the level of noise/grain
appearance is much lower.
The dynamic
range is one of the main weaknesses of a digital camera. The
range of a digital camera largely gets affected in contrasting
light and normally occurs in the form of white highlights in
the image. But some of the latest digital technologies are
trying to eliminate this problem in digital photography.
Color quality in
digital photographs is much, much better than those images
which are taken from film cameras. The pictures are much
sharper, brighter, and more vivid and tend to have a
three-dimensional quality � which is very difficult to obtain
in prints from film cameras.
Thus, overall,
both the digital and the film camera have their own advantages
and disadvantages. It depends on the user and his personal
preferences to choose one over the other.
If you are an
average, computer-friendly individual who uses the camera for
taking pictures of your family, then a digital camera is
recommended due to its lower price and greater convenience.
However, if you
are an avid photographer, then it is best that you master both
technologies. Since, as the future unfolds, it will be
necessary for all to know how to use a digital camera with
expertise.
Kevin Rockwell worked as a network TV
cameraman for 20 years shooting news and sports. Now a devoted
fan of digital photography and video he works to gather
information, tips and news for digital camera users. Oh and he
loves to shoot pictures of his kids playing sports.
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