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35mm
35mm cameras cost less with more models to choose from. Models are
available for beginners to professionals.
The cost of film and processing can quickly add
up. The more you shoot, the more you pay.
Price per each enlargements is cheaper than
digital.
More photographic knowledge is required as there
is no way to preview each shot until you have the films processed.
You need to carry lots of films, especially when
traveling and you are limited to only 24 or 36 exposures before you have to reload.
You need to make duplicates if you plan on sending
your images to clients which can add to the cost.
More lenses and accessories are available for 35mm
than digital cameras.
You can scan your negatives or slides and take
advantage of both systems.
35mm cameras have more features and better
performance than digital.
With an affordable 2700 dpi film scanner, you get
9.5 megapixel which is far more than most digital cameras.
Autofocus is faster than digital cameras. Faster
film advance is possible even with less expensive 35mm cameras.
Faster ISO films give much better results than
equivalent ISO rating of digital cameras. |
Digital
Although more expensive, digital camera prices are dropping rapidly
with more features added.
You only pay once for memory cards and take
thousands of photographs without having to pay for film and processing.
You can immediately view each shot with the LCD
monitor on the camera.
If you like the shot, you keep it. Re-take the
shot if you are not happy with composition or lighting.
Digital cameras hold more images than film. With a
132 MB memory for example, you can take up to 180 pictures for quality 4X6 prints.
Unlimited number of duplicates can be made for
free. Just copy each file and send it to friend or clients over the internet.
With a laptop or digital wallet portable storage
device, you can download your images to free up memory.
High resolution full featured digital cameras cost
as much as twice the price of a professional 35mm camera.
There are less models to choose from than 35mm.
Most models don't accept interchangeable lenses.
No need to drive to a lab to have your pictures
processed. Just download the images to your computer and edit them without having to deal
with a lab or chemicals used in traditional darkrooms.
You gain an additional 1.6X magnification with
your current lenses without loosing maximum aperture. This is an advantage for wildlife
and sports photography, but a disadvantage with wide-angle lenses. |
