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The Difference Between Film and Digital Camera
Posted by Tim Norton in Cameras Saturday, 22 August 2009 04:29 No Comments
Filmmakers have a lot of choices to make when taking on a film project. Things such as script choice and what team to put together are very important. However, another crucial decision that must be made is whether to use a film camera such as a High 8 or a digital camera that uses a hard drive or SD memory card.
Whether film or digital is your choice, both are perfectly fine. However, each one has its own list of advantages and disadvantages. Listed below are just a few for both methods.
The Film Camera
As you would suspect, a film camera requires film. The most recognized film camera is the High 8. This cameras film quality is very similar to that of a digital camera. Additional models include the 16mm and the Super 8 which are the old reel to reel cameras invented way before VCR’s.
Film cameras offer a richer looking film. However, this form does require the need for processing. While this task usually only takes a day or two, it is very difficult to find a processing center willing to work with a filmmaker on a budget. If you do in fact find one, your reward will be a clear and engaging film.
A camcorder that uses VCR tapes is another option. The tapes needed are very inexpensive and generally readily available. However, the disadvantages to this method are the fact that you must rewind in order to see the scenes you have already shot. If you find a scene you are not satisfied with your options are to tape over it or use a new tape. Furthermore, VCR tapes tend to wear down over time which will give your film a choppy, poor quality look.
Film and tape have an additional downfall, they most often appear dark. In order to prevent this, your goal is to provide adequate light while maintaining a natural feel.
Digital
Digital cameras are easier to find new, as they are phasing out the old tape camcorders. With the abundance of effects and editing options on a digital camera, you can make a professional looking film much faster than with film or tape.
If you have ever looked at a photo taken with an old 35mm camera and compared with digital, you will see that the disadvantage is that digital produces a picture that is often too bright and clear and contains no depth.
While digital cameras are very clear, it is very difficult to get the same shading and lighting unless you are an expert at lighting and editing programs.
Digital cameras allow you to check your shots right away, by simply clicking on the play button or connecting the camera to a computer and watching it. It’s much easier to erase too, just click the delete button and it’s gone. You don’t have to worry about re-using tapes and having them wear out on you.
Another advantage to using a digital camcorder is it’s much easier to upload your film to your computer for editing. All you have to do is connect the camera, upload the files and open your editing program. With a tape camcorder, you will need a convertor to connect to the computer.
Special effects are a breeze with a digital camcorder as well. All you need is to open the files already loaded on your computer and simply add the effects you desire.
One disadvantage to digital cameras, they are more expensive. A hard drive camcorder can run you upwards of $400 or a bit more. You can also get one that uses SD and XD memory cards, the same ones your still digital camera uses. These cameras tend to be a bit cheaper, but no less useful than the more expensive ones.
Before choosing the camera that is right for you, you must first ask yourself some questions. Do you want the ease and convenience of a digital camera? Or, do you prefer look and feel of the old school film and tape cameras?
Once you decide this, it will make the choices much easier to make.
Digital Camera And Accessories Buying Should’t Be Difficult
Posted by Eric Stonebred in Cameras Wednesday, 3 June 2009 01:30 No Comments
A digital SLR is photographer’s best friend and that’s mainly because it shots some amazing images. But there’s a downside to all that: they a very robust and heavy, not to mention that the lens are detachable. That’s why finding the perfect bag for the camera can be pretty challenging. Below you’ll find a list of SLR bags along with their features.
A great camera doesn’t necessarily guarantee great pictures. I’ve seen some pretty amazing pictures taken with cheap little point and shoot cameras. Its true, sad but true. Money may not be able to buy you love and happiness, but it’s also true that it can’t buy you the camera to make you the next Annie Lebowitz. It just can’t. The only thing that can get you to take better pictures, is to learn to be a better photographer.
Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic. This backpack camera bag is perfect if you want to carry around with you two bodies and their lenses. It fits perfectly a regular SLR and its 80-200mm f/2.8 lens, five extra lenses and also an extra body.
Landscape shots capture the beauty of nature. This means that if you’re into landscape photography, the best digital SLR camera for you would be one that has settings and features that are optimal for outdoor conditions. There are some dSLRs that can capture nature’s beauty in detail, while some are better suited for indoor or portrait shots. You should go for the former if you’re into landscape photography.
Travel and the Outdoors. If you’re a frequent traveller and cannot go to different places without bringing your camera alone, it’s important that you choose a camera that’s light and easy to carry around. Of course your camera should also be able to adapt to various weather and outdoor conditions, but it’s also equally important that your camera is small and light so you can bring it with you when you go hiking, mountain climbing, etc.
If you don’t know what and aperture is, or have a basic understanding of field of depth and color matching, then just stick with the point and shoot cameras. They do much of the thinking for you.
Kids and pets will rarely pause for a photo, so it’s important that your camera can capture the quick and spontaneous movements of your subjects. This also applies to those who like taking pictures of athletes in action.
Indoor or Studio. For those who use their SLRs for studio or indoor shots, size and weight may not be the most important thing to consider in buying a digital SLR camera.
Lowepro Pro Roller Mini. This rolling camera bag looks a lot like a suitcase and it’s perfect for travel photography because it fits four lenses and two camera bodies. Also if you really need it you can always attach an extra tiny camera bag or a tripod.
Facts To Keep In Mind When Digital Camera Shopping
Posted by Eric Stonebred in Cameras Wednesday, 3 June 2009 00:10 No Comments
When looking for a digital camera deal, you might consider looking online for some of the best deals around. You can find every digital camera made online. The only thing you cannot do is try the camera for size as well as how comfortable it feels in your hand.
The best thing to do is find a camera or two online and then comparison shop locally to see if the camera is what you want. You can also check to see if the store can beat the price of the online camera. In most cases, you will find that buying online is more affordable even with shipping.
The other used digital camera tips and tricks are more for advanced users, but easy enough for the beginner to check as well. Take the batteries out and then place them back in the camera to make sure there are no errors reported. Take the memory card out and then place it back in the camera.
It’s not a very lightweight camera, but not hard too, being comfortable to hold. It’s 6x optical zoom will bring an object or a subject twice as close to you. You can get the optional conversion lenses, but they are expensive.
The camera has four scene modes (like night and portrait) five picture quality/size settings and three sharpness levels. It’s included memory allows it to store up to eight pictures of the highest quality or 16 of the previous level of quality. It also has a macro mode for objects under four inches away from the camera and a soundless AVI movie shooting of limited-quality feature.
If you find a camera for one hundred dollars that has less features and functions that a two hundred dollar camera, chances are, you are not going to get the best deal with the cheaper camera. Always look around and compare the camera and the accessories that come with the digital camera before selecting the best deal.
Good camera prices, and good digital cameras, don’t always find themselves on the same shelf. There are however deals out there for the savvy consumer, who knows good Digital Camera Recommendations, when he sees it.
I’m Still Hunting For The Perfect Digital Camera
Posted by Eric Stonebred in Cameras Tuesday, 2 June 2009 02:39 No Comments
Minolta digital camera reviews help consumers decide on which camera is the best for them. The reviews are from users that have bought the cameras and have used them. The technical reviews from the manufacturer are also useful to see what features the camera has and what technology is used to perfect your photographing experience.
Look for a camera that has some functions that will delight the kids, but you do not need to buy them a camera that you would like. Chances are, any camera a parent would like is going to be too technical for kids to, learn how to use.
Most people nowadays claim the automation did/does not benefit the user of the camera. Many people feel that they are not as user friendly compared to the simple SLR cameras made previously. Users were getting confused at the idea of the automation feature. Many preferred a simple “point and shoot cameras”, rather having to learn how to use the complicated auto SLR cameras. Soon,
Minolta came up with a solution for this. In 1981, they released a midrange SLR camera. It had consumers shocked and excited because the camera went back to the basics, where user friendliness was the priority. The camera was a big seller, and it was one of the most successful cameras of the time.
The camera is known for bringing an exciting atmosphere to the somewhat boring photography market during that time In the 80′s. It set a trend for many cameras to come, as it was easy to use, user friendly, with no strings attached. The camera also had a “fun” feature to it, in which it had three exposure control modes. Many users like this because it was quite basic.
The system used by the camera (called MPS), works on a basic focus and shoot. The shutter and aperture speed are set over a wide range automatically, while viewfinder readout speeds being set simultaneously. The system used was made to be able to keep the fastest speeds as light dims, and would beep so the photos do not turn out blurry (if the camera was not still).
While Casio is one of the best when it comes to high quality digital cameras for kids, they’re certainly not the only game in town. There are equal and better cameras around, you just need to know where to look.