The majority of camera enthusiasts nowadays have a digital camera and are very impressed with what they can do and the quality of the photographs that they can take with them. There are however, a few people who believe that film will always have the advantage over digital but there are so many reasons why we have seen the demise of film, here are just a few; Cost: It has to be said that digital cameras aren’t the cheapest of things to buy, at an average of around £80 for a decent digital camera compared to just £6.99 for a single use camera, it’s no wonder that some people don’t want to splash out. The thing is that it is actually cheaper to invest in a digital camera. This is because the cost of getting your photographs developed at the local pharmacy really mounts up in the end, not to mention spending out on new single use cameras or film. It is much more cost effective to take your photos with a digital camera and then you have the option of whether you want to print them at home, keep them on your computer or even show them off on a digital photo frame. Instant Viewing Pleasure: Another benefit of digital cameras is that they enable you to see the photo you have taken instantly and if you are not happy with it (who is?) then you can rectify any photography related mistakes made there and then. In the industry, glancing at the screen after each shot is known as ‘chimping’ and there are some people who hate this practice. However, there are others who believe that this enables people to learn photography skills and practices a lot quicker as they are learning from their mistakes instantly. When shopping for a new digital camera, it is well-worth keeping in mind that different shops offer different deals, meaning that, for example, the same Canon digital camera can significantly vary in price depending on what shop you go in.
A huge benefit of digital cameras is that you can view the image you have just taken instantly thanks to the LCD screen that’s on the camera. Make sure that when you are shopping for a new digital camera that you compare the prices in different shops, because for example, the same Canon digital camera can vary in cost depending on which shop you go in.
