| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | the 36mm x 24mm x 35mm film that results to |
| The popularity of digital cameras may have | | | | a narrow angle. Photographers who are fans of |
| enjoyed amazing increase but film has still an | | | | wide angles may find the traditional 35mm more |
| important part to play in photography and will | | | | of their liking. |
| continue to be important for some time, a few | | | | 3) Action |
| years at the least. Film has many advantages that | | | | Film cameras also offer an advantage during |
| photographers continue to recognize. Major | | | | fast-changing and unpredictable photography |
| players in the production of film like Kodak is still | | | | scenarios. Unlike digital camera that uses batteries |
| putting into it millions though experts all agree that | | | | than can ran out in the most unexpected time, a |
| digital film will reign supreme in the near future. | | | | 35mm camera can be easily switched on and |
| These are the reasons though why some | | | | ready for use whenever you need take a shot. |
| photographers prefer film over digital: | | | | Moreover, digital cameras usually take several |
| 1) Facilities and Investment | | | | seconds before you can use it which obviously is |
| Ordinary people, not only photographers, have | | | | a disadvantage for photographers who wants to |
| invested considerably in photographic equipments | | | | capture actions which can’t be repeated |
| that use film. Cameras and lenses still have | | | | anymore. |
| capabilities that digital photography cannot match. | | | | 4) Tough Conditions |
| Compared with a high-end professional 35mm | | | | Film cameras are also sturdier equipments than |
| camera, a digital camera still lacks facilities that | | | | their digital counterparts and can withstand harsh |
| only the traditional camera can provide. A | | | | conditions that photography may demand in the |
| photographer who decides to switch to digital | | | | line of work. Count on film to be more reliable |
| may find himself spending big especially if his | | | | than digital especially when your are working in a |
| lenses, flashes and other accessories are not | | | | not-so-good weather conditions. |
| compatible with a new digital system. | | | | 5) Comparing Costs |
| 2) Wide Angle | | | | When it comes to cost, film and digital |
| The absence of extreme wide-angle lenses and a | | | | advantages and disadvantages vary considerably |
| slow start-up time are two of the most | | | | depending on the usage. A photographer with a |
| disadvantages of even the best digital cameras. | | | | film budget amounting to thousands of dollars in |
| 35mm cameras modifies to digital bodies usually | | | | one year may find digital camera more practical. |
| employ a CCD image sensor that is smaller, | | | | But if you are not a busy photographer, your |
| usually around 245mm x 16mm) as opposed to | | | | income may not defray the cost of going digital. |