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Digital cameras: Poll: Do you still use a film camera?
- 11/9/07 12:19 PM
Flying Pigs?
by taboma - 11/11/07 7:18 AM In reply to: Flying pigs? by TrackStar1682TrackStar1682, I enjoy the posts concerning Road Apples & Sawdust, Ghosts and yours…
Flying Pigs? Nice posts. Clever and fun!
-Kevin
I agree
by BlueKnight - 11/13/07 7:54 AM In reply to: Flying pigs? by TrackStar1682The shutter lag in digital cameras drives me crazy, as does the lack of battery "mileage." The other aspect of standard film cameras that the "digital only" crowd doesn't appreciate (or maybe even understand), is the full control you have that allows you to create great shots that aren't possible with digital cameras.
Both types of cameras have their place and will appeal to different kinds of users. I like both types myself, but if I had to chose one over the other, I'd choose the standard film camera for its overall versatility.
I think it's time to evolve
by bobologic - 11/9/07 5:51 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Digital photography is here to stay and film is going away. I and most people I know have more pictures on CDs or on their hard drives than as physical photos. The need to print everything has lost some of its meaning when e-mail allows you to share your pictures with as many folks as you want instantly. Realistically people who take professional photos for a living don’t use film anymore; the ability to edit, select and e-mail them to the end user is the only way to stay competitive and hold down costs. Come on, how many of you use a manual typewriter at work? Photography with film is now a hobby activity, much like horseback riding.
Still use film...
by gcsri0tgirl - 11/9/07 5:52 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I prefer digital since I get to see the results right away.
However, I still use film. Why? Mostly because I'm a student and I'm minoring in Photography. So I actually develop and print black & white film for class and I absolutely love it. It's a hobby of mine and nothing can compare to the experience of going through the whole process yourself and getting different results based on darkroom techniques. Too bad it's a pricey hobby 
Still use film...
by taboma - 11/13/07 4:37 PM In reply to: Still use film... by gcsri0tgirlgcsri0tgirl, Stay with it. A nice hobby that soday make you money because of your skills in the darkroom. You can also know what effect you're after when using Adobe Photoshop.
Stay with the darkroom and polish those skills that so many digital photographers know nothing about.
I work as a professional designer and use Photoshop daily. How can a professional photographer spend as many hours as I do with Photoshop?
The learning curve is endless with both professions. If I wanted to become a professional photographer also, I would have to work a 16 hour day.
Amsel Adams never used a digital camera nor Photoshop. Just an antiquated camera and a darkroom. Some of the world's best photography. Think about it.
Stay in the darkroom always. And good luck to you. :·)
-Kevin
Do you still use a film camera?
by abearhug - 11/9/07 6:08 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
no i don't, reason is that i can take hundreds of pic's and download them and choose which picture i want to print within a few hour of taking. no waiting for developing and finding out the one you thought was the one could be the one that wasn't.
I use both, but my favorite is a 3d film camera
by drt-3d - 11/9/07 6:25 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I use digital for work but film for personal enjoyment. I take 3d (stereo) pictures. I use slide film, cut and mount the film in stereo mounts, and then use a viewer to view the 3d pictures. I also have a 3d projector and can project the pictures in 3d. That's a lot of fun. There is nothing in digital that can beat the quality and simplicity of 3d slide film photography. Even though I take many more digital pictures (for work), when it is time to relax, I turn off the computer, and play with my (3d) film.
Since going digital, do you still use a film camera?
by rtweedle - 11/9/07 6:52 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Prior to going digital I was using a Minolta Maxxum 7000i. In 2003 I bought my first digital camera, an Olympus C-730UZ 3.2MP. This year I bought a Sony Alpha100 which uses the lenses from my Maxxum. Since buying my first digital I have not shot my film camera. There are so many pluses and very few minuses. Okay, digital delay was really getting to me but I learned to compensate somewhat. The Sony took care of that problem. Being able to shoot all I want and erasing the goofs or being able to pick THE picture of a grouping is the greatest.
Film works at least as well now as it did 50 years ago
by WHlanteigne - 11/9/07 7:06 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Actually, some newer films are far superior to what was available just 5 years ago, so- yes, I'm still shooting film. I do have several inexpensive digital cameras that I use for email and web design artwork; but for really creative work, where time is immaterial and creative expression is all that matters, I use one of my many film cameras. Many of my most-used cameras are over 50 years old, and quite capable of remaining functional for another 50; how many of today's digital wonders will still be functional in just 10 years?
Film vs digital
by jaytmoon - 11/9/07 7:30 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I used several film camera's for more than 35 years. Mostly Minolta SLR's and one Nikon. Like anything mechanical, they have worn out and repair costs are just too high. I really loved to take sports shots (mostly surfing) at rapid speed. I took a long time to jump on the digital bandwagon. Mainly because of their initial cost and the poor refresh rates between shots. Like other posts hee, my shooting style has changed and I now use 2 digital camera's (Sony, Cannon and Panasonic) and one digital camcorder for various tasks. The greatest thing about the digital medium is the ability to instantly review and dump bad shots instead of forking out good $$$ for film processing and finding that the picture are lousy.
Film vs digital
by taboma - 11/11/07 1:50 AM In reply to: Film vs digital by jaytmoonSince you like to film surfing at rapid speeds, it makes sense to go film rather than digital. There is no lag time with film and burst shots.
If you shoot in RAW digital format, there is a lag-time in multiple burst shots.
Do not print all your photographs. Just get the film procesed and view them from a CD. Print out the ones you want later.
Use Photobucket.com or whoever, for your prints.
Inexpensive that way. The quality is nice also no matter what print size you choose.
-kevin
yes
by bryson01 - 11/9/07 7:41 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
the film Video camera is in good shape I dont want to trash it... yet.
but on pictures I dont use film cameras at all.
Digital vs Film
by docwks - 11/9/07 7:51 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have a Nikon D80 and a F4s I use the Digital on trips and family stuff and at work. But when I go out to take photos for me I take the F4. I still like the color and I use a lot of B&W film. But I must admit I do use my Digital camera more now. Using Lightroom and Photoshop it makes my life much easier. But easier isn't always better or as much fun.
Film camera...
by Papa Echo - 11/9/07 7:53 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I still use my Canon EOS 500 when in need a fast lens. Otherwise, I go digital, of which I have three - Canon A20, Canon S2IS and the Panasonic TZ3.
Film is easier
by camerams - 11/9/07 8:13 PM In reply to: Poll: Do you still use a film camera? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I still use my film camera, a Nikon SLR with a long zoom lens, but not when I anticipate needing to share photos via email or online. Film is easier...nothing to hook up, no waiting for photos to load, no spending hours editing. I just bring in the film to my local photo developer (you know...the kind that actually does a good job developing color photos...not a drugstore) and I've got double prints of all my photos for a reasonable price. I never had to edit photos until I went digital, and I find it time-consuming. So, when the photos are just for me, or when I'm doing portraits, nature, landscapes, I use film. For vacation photos or everyday use, I've gone digital.
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