[amitavroy]

which one do you think is better
digital cam or film cam (like nikon fm 10)

i prefer film cams. so just wanted to know others view

Amitav Roy
http://www.pixelgroups.com

[steveb]

Having used a digital camera for my photography for the past 3 years, I don't want to return to the expense and uncertainty of film and film processing.

But I recently had to photograph a wedding ceremony in an Orthodox Christian church where flash was utterly forbidden, and the interior was lit by candles. I bought some 3200 ASA (I think) film for my old Canon SLR and shot some beautiful pictures. They would be quite impossible to take with a digital camera, so there's a time and place for both technologies.

[raven200]

whos tried the new cannon eos?? amazing cameraaaa

[SWildfire]

personally i don't think there is a "better". They each have their own purpose and function. I love my film camera for capturing the texture and feel, and essence of something... my digicam shoots perfectly acceptable photos that are quality, but lack a bit of soul imo.. But i live the ease of use, cost effiency, and instant gratification, not to mention easy manipulation of the digital world.

[caleb condit]

my digicam shoots perfectly acceptable photos that are quality, but lack a bit of soul imo..

If a shot ever lacks soul its the shooters fault. Maybe you're not getting into using your digital camera or using it differently.

I shoot everything from a dslr, a ps digital, a 4x5 view camera, a polaroid 600se, to an old kodak rangefinder. I think that if you're starting out or wanting to experiment, there is no replacement for a dslr. You can shoot and try all kinds of crazy things and have only the initial investment. I started out on film, put the camera down for 2 years and then picked it back up when I got my first dslr and a medium format camera. I shot the medium format for things I was more sure about, and had things planned out and shot the digital for more spontaneous things.

In the end, it's to your advantage to have some sort of digital file to work it in photoshop. Even when I shoot 4x5 it gets scanned and retouched in photoshop before going to print. It's that extra level of control that I love so much about having a digital file. If you go film, don't go 35mm. It's not worth the hassle. Think about a fuji 6x9 rangefinder. That's a huge piece of film in a smallish camera. Combine it with an epson v700 or v750 scanner and you'll be good to go, all for around 1k. Then you have to buy film (you could develop at home with a jobo developer for color) and figure out a workflow, but it's possible.

[granprix]

is this the million dollar question? frankly, i like digital camera because i get to experiment a lot thus makes my shooting skills improve. Because with film, i will never get the chance to practice because i don't have enough money to buy films & to process my films.

[lumedia]

I used to say film, but after a few years of shooting digital only there is nothing that cant be accomplished with it. Its just to damn versatile to go back to film.

[illvibe]

Originally Posted by raven200

whos tried the new cannon eos?? amazing cameraaaa

Yep. Good stuff. Can't wait to get me a new lens for it. Going for the Tamron 17-50mm.

[martinamichaels]

I'd prefer digital camera. It's more convenient to use, like if I want to experiment with the photo i have i just have to upload my photos from camera to computer. Less hassle

[Pencil Rebel]

I would say Pentax MX,
but all in all the digital is just easy/quick to use