Film V's Digital
Jan 4, 2020 07:00:09 #
When learning photography is it better to use Film or Digital and what does each bring to the table....
Is there a difference when learning that we should treat each process (Film, Digital) differently or would you say its the same regardless of kit??
The reason I ask in my last two posts there has been a point where those brought up on film refer back to the good old days rather than actually address the question being asked???
Is there a difference when learning that we should treat each process (Film, Digital) differently or would you say its the same regardless of kit??
The reason I ask in my last two posts there has been a point where those brought up on film refer back to the good old days rather than actually address the question being asked???
Jan 4, 2020 07:35:23 #
It’s not rocket science. If one plans to shoot digital, learn to shoot digital.
Jan 4, 2020 07:43:37 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
Two clear points: shooting digiital, you can afford to experiment endlessly, and you see results immediately while you still remember what you did.
Jan 4, 2020 07:59:07 #
scubadoc
Loc: Sarasota, FL
JoeJoe wrote:
When learning photography is it better to use Film or Digital and what does each bring to the table....
Is there a difference when learning that we should treat each process (Film, Digital) differently or would you say its the same regardless of kit??
The reason I ask in my last two posts there has been a point where those brought up on film refer back to the good old days rather than actually address the question being asked???
Is there a difference when learning that we should treat each process (Film, Digital) differently or would you say its the same regardless of kit??
The reason I ask in my last two posts there has been a point where those brought up on film refer back to the good old days rather than actually address the question being asked???
You will likely end up shooting digital as that technology has outstripped film in the last 10-20 years. However, learning the processes behind film photography can be fun and is of historical interest, but will also help you with concepts such as dodge and burn.
Jan 4, 2020 08:00:01 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
JoeJoe wrote:
When learning photography is it better to use Film or Digital and what does each bring to the table....
Is there a difference when learning that we should treat each process (Film, Digital) differently or would you say its the same regardless of kit??
The reason I ask in my last two posts there has been a point where those brought up on film refer back to the good old days rather than actually address the question being asked???
Is there a difference when learning that we should treat each process (Film, Digital) differently or would you say its the same regardless of kit??
The reason I ask in my last two posts there has been a point where those brought up on film refer back to the good old days rather than actually address the question being asked???
I like digital because you can see the result of your shooting instantly. For example, when working on depth of field, you can see the depth of field change every time you change your F stop, when your learning to pan, you can see what each shutter speed does to the image.
Digital is much easier to learn the basics than starting with film. IMHO
Jan 4, 2020 08:04:59 #
There was an excellent article in Shutterbug Magazine called: "Film & Digital, Discipline & Whimsy; In The End, The Photographs Always Win”. The author had switched to digital but went back to shoot film sometimes as a refresher course in discipline, planning, and thought that film provided. Read it at this website.
https://www.shutterbug.com/content/film-digital-discipline-whimsy-%E2%80%9C-end-photographs-always-win%E2%80%9D
https://www.shutterbug.com/content/film-digital-discipline-whimsy-%E2%80%9C-end-photographs-always-win%E2%80%9D
Jan 4, 2020 08:05:44 #
Film? What's "film"? 
If you want to be able to take good pictures, go with digital. You can shoot hundreds in one day on one memory card and see them immediately. If you want to be "traditional," and learn about darkroom techniques and chemicals, go with film. Or, you can pay to have them developed - 36 at a time - and wait to see the results.
If you want to be able to take good pictures, go with digital. You can shoot hundreds in one day on one memory card and see them immediately. If you want to be "traditional," and learn about darkroom techniques and chemicals, go with film. Or, you can pay to have them developed - 36 at a time - and wait to see the results.
Jan 4, 2020 08:06:00 #
Hamltnblue
Loc: Springfield PA
The nice thing about digital is that you can take thousands of pics in the time of dozens of film pics.
You get instant feedback of your camera settings, and composition. This increases the amount of learning significantly.
The result is that it used to take about 5 years. Now it takes 6 months!!!
You get instant feedback of your camera settings, and composition. This increases the amount of learning significantly.
The result is that it used to take about 5 years. Now it takes 6 months!!!
Jan 4, 2020 08:10:17 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
It’s not rocket science. If one plans to shoot digital, learn to shoot digital.
Jan 4, 2020 08:23:06 #
I disagree with most people here. When shooting film, the photographer takes more care to craft the photos. It's discipline, planning, and thought. Everyone should read the article above: Film & Digital, Discipline & Whimsy; In The End, The Photographs Always Win”.
Jan 4, 2020 08:30:16 #
The basics are the same for both film and digital - composure, exposure & focus. The difference is, as has been mentioned, if you mess up with digital you know it immediately and can possibly can re-shoot the scene. With film you do not see the results immediately and may never be able to re-create the scene. Go digital.
Jan 4, 2020 08:31:01 #
CO wrote:
There was an excellent article in Shutterbug Magazine called: "Film & Digital, Discipline & Whimsy; In The End, The Photographs Always Win”. The author had switched to digital but went back to shoot film sometimes as a refresher course in discipline, planning, and thought that film provided. Read it at this website.
https://www.shutterbug.com/content/film-digital-discipline-whimsy-%E2%80%9C-end-photographs-always-win%E2%80%9D
https://www.shutterbug.com/content/film-digital-discipline-whimsy-%E2%80%9C-end-photographs-always-win%E2%80%9D
Jan 4, 2020 08:32:37 #
Jan 4, 2020 08:48:52 #
Digital is easier and faster, as people have said. But you can also just shoot a hundred pictures without thinking. I'm just getting into film and film development and I've found that you have to use your brain more in film. I'm not shooting off a whole roll of film in 10 minutes. It takes more thought and planning and making sure you have your settings correct. Every frame is money, if you want to look at it like that. And I like the development process (still loads more to learn). I wouldn't make film my primary way of shooting...the ease and convenience of digital is too great. But I like film for it's thought process and the time it takes to accomplish what you set out to do.
Jan 4, 2020 08:53:06 #
CO wrote:
There was an excellent article in Shutterbug Magazine called: "Film & Digital, Discipline & Whimsy; In The End, The Photographs Always Win”. The author had switched to digital but went back to shoot film sometimes as a refresher course in discipline, planning, and thought that film provided. Read it at this website.
https://www.shutterbug.com/content/film-digital-discipline-whimsy-%E2%80%9C-end-photographs-always-win%E2%80%9D
https://www.shutterbug.com/content/film-digital-discipline-whimsy-%E2%80%9C-end-photographs-always-win%E2%80%9D
Nothing about shooting digital precludes one from engaging in extreme thought, planning, use of discipline, intensive preparation; or any other processes an adult uses to produce an acceptable image.
We do what we do because we are adults.
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