9/12/2009

Digital Cameras vs. Film Cameras- the debate goes on

One of the biggest debates in the world is whether digital photography better or film cameras better? The answer to this question can not be answered in a simple yes or no. This has some problems, which were incorporated, while the need to answer this question.

To make things easy and without being too technical, the main advantages of using a digital camera that cheaply and quickly. There will be no costs involved: Click in digitalPhotos compared to film cameras. In addition, you can see the images before you print preview, so there is little / no wastage of snaps involved.

But for the traditional users, a digital camera is not so easy to use gadget. One must not only have to learn how to use a digital camera, but he / she must also gain control over the computer. This can be a bit difficult for those who are computer-averse.

As far as pictureQuality concerns, there are four major factors - picture resolution, the presence of noise / grain in cameras, dynamic range and color quality of the image.

Resolution, in photography language means the sharpness and the visibility of the image. In this area of increasing the film camera required in any case in almost a 6-megapixel camera is equivalent to a 35-mm film camera.

Noise / grain refers to the amount of grains, which appear in cameras. Digital Camerasare very demanding in this respect compared to the cameras and the noise / grain appearance is much lower.

The dynamic range is one of the biggest weaknesses of a digital camera. The range of a digital camera is mainly affected in contrasting light and normally comes in the form of white highlights in the image. But some of the latest digital technologies to try to correct this problem, digitalPhotography.

Color quality in digital photography is much, much better than the pictures that are taken by cameras. The pictures are much sharper, brighter and more vivid and tend to a three-dimensional quality - which is very difficult to have received prints from film cameras.

Thus, both the digital camera and the film was have their own advantages and disadvantages. It depends on the user and his personal preferences to the electionother.

If you are an average, computer-friendly person, use the camera for taking pictures of your family, then a digital camera is recommended due to its lower price and more convenience.

However, if you are an avid photographer, then it is best that you speak both technologies. Since, as the future unfolds, it is important for everyone to know, to use as a digital camera with know-how.



Kevin Rockwell workedas a network TV cameraman for 20 years shooting news and sports broadcasts. Now a devoted fan of digital photography and video he works to information, tips and gather news for digital camera users. Oh, and he loves the pictures of his children in sports to shoot. http://www.great- digital -cameras.com/gdcj.html

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