Digital Photography OR film

[REDRIDGE 10]

So ppl just wondering if anyone can give me an answer to this question below

 

Is it recommended to start out using a digital camera?

[HarryMac 10]

To put it simply, you will pay less for a second hand film camera but have to wait to see the results of your efforts plus spend for the developing of the film.

 

Going digital means that you outlay a lot more for the camera but you see the results straight away plus there is a lot less for developing as you only print the ones you want.

 

Over a year you will spend far more on film and developing (i know i used to do it and it cost me a fortune) than going digital to start with. As with everything in life, where there's a ying, there is alway's a yang.

Cheers, H.

[matsalleh 10]

Why would Joe public want to buy a film camera these days?

Digital is a lot easier to learn than film,as HarryMac says instant results with instant adjustments if needed.

Another question why do we need pro photographers?Apart from press and fashion, any one can buy a point & shoot digital cheaply and take photos of kids growing up,holidays pets etc.They will usually be delighted with the results.

[REDRIDGE 10]

Thanks for the posts. so what about qualityin picture between digital or film?

[AGMIT 10]

Without hesitation start with digital, and never switch to film! I wish I could have started with digital. To be able to look at the photo as soon as it has been shot, see what needs changing etc and then make the changes there and then and shoot again is amassing when you're learning how it all works and comes together.

In some very specialist areas film still has it's uses but other than that film is finished. I for one am not going to miss it.

As long as you are considering a DSLR from one of the major brands then picture quality will be as good as you'll ever need it to be.

[starmag 10]

If you want photography advice, I'd look somewhere else. The people on this forum are snobby opinionists who seem to have been blighted by every misfortune under the sun. There is never anything constructive or in any way useful, so try a proper photography forum (google it) and above all, keep your mind as open as possible, unlike some of the SF members.

 

Shooting film is wonderful and shooting digital is just amazing...try both.

[Phanerothyme 12]

If you want photography advice, I'd look somewhere else. The people on this forum are snobby opinionists

Without exception it seems!

[Tradescanthia 10]

I only have a basic digital camera but I take HUNDREDS of pictures. I delete most of them and just keep the best ones on my laptop.

If I used films I would'nt be able to afford to do this. Digital wins every time, no contest.

[DaFoot 10]

Personally, I started out with film. Found it very frustrating (though exciting too!) waiting to get results back from lab. Not so easy to keep track of settings used for images so took longer to develop a feel for camera settings.

 

Since getting digital cameras I'm less worried about the cost of the film/developing/printing and find it much easier to learn new techniques as settings are stored with the files for review later, the same day!

 

If I were starting out now, I'd say digital all the way.

[waldershelf 10]

If you want photography advice, I'd look somewhere else. The people on this forum are snobby opinionists who seem to have been blighted by every misfortune under the sun. There is never anything constructive or in any way useful, so try a proper photography forum (google it) and above all, keep your mind as open as possible, unlike some of the SF members.

 

Shooting film is wonderful and shooting digital is just amazing...try both.

 

If everyone on here is so awful I wonder why you even bother to visit the photography section of SF

[waldershelf 10]

So ppl just wondering if anyone can give me an answer to this question below

 

Is it recommended to start out using a digital camera?

 

Having started with film over 30 years ago and even having my own darkroom for a while, I would say don't even think about film as a new starter to photography, I sold all my film gear some time ago and have never regretted it.

 

There is a whole range of digital cameras available, prices, sizes and capabilities, something to suit every body.

 

Rolls of film and new film cameras are becoming rarer and rarer, for the vast majority of people digital is the way to go. Film is quickly becoming the preserve of the "film" enthusiast rather than the photography professinal, hobbyist or casual shooter.

[mrmist 10]

The only reason I can think of for going for film would be if you really wanted to do your own developing and processing. If you would just get a film camera and then send your films away for processing, there's zero point. Digital will give you faster, cheaper results and allow you to edit the images yourself.

 

Some film purists will claim various quality points about prints from film, but as a newcomer you would be hard pressed to tell any difference between a film and a digital shot. Done well, there's no reason why either cannot look great.

 

The benefits of digital would be instant feedback and therefore much faster learning.

The benefits of film would be "oo that shot has some nice grain", and a smug feeling.