In order to determine what camera is best for you, you have to decide on the purpose of the camera as you try your hand at beginner photography. Do you need it for new career and work prospects or are you a person who just requires a camera for the purpose of taking pictures? Either type of camera , digital or film, can fit into any lifestyle depending on the purpose of purchase.
- Digital Cameras
Digital Cameras are sought after because they are convenient. They’re designed to deliver quality for a good price while also offering some versatility. They’re great for taking pictures while traveling or capturing a great moment with friends. Here is a list of advantages and disadvantages in purchasing a digital camera for beginner photography:
Advantages:
- Portability.
These cameras do not require film and therefore can be made much smaller.
- Instant viewing
Because digital cameras do not require film, you can see the picture immediately after you take it. You can choose to save or delete the picture and take more depending on how much you like/dislike a shot.
- Storage cards
Unlike film storage cards can be reused over and over. They are not sensitive to light and temperature like film is. Once you’ve filled up the card all you have to do is upload them to a computer and continue.
Disadvantages:
- Cost
Entry level cameras cost an average of $250, tack on all the add-ons and accessories and you’re looking at double that amount.
- Complicated much?
Digital cameras are not a one trick pony. They have so many functions and buttons that fully utilizing all the features requires a decent amount of learning.
- Batteries
Batteries in digital cameras do not last a long time because of the amount of power the functions of the camera demand.
Best digital cameras for beginner photography are usually: Cannon, Olympus, Nikon and Sony.
Film Cameras
The use of the film camera is mainly used by professional photographers as it requires a much greater level of attention to detail as well as increased continual cost of getting prints developed. However film cameras can still be useful for beginners who are intested as it offers a different experience. *
Here are the advantages and disadvantages of a film camera:
Advantages
- Initial Cost
Film cameras do not cost as much as digital cameras. On average, film cameras cost half the price of their digital equivalents.
- Resolution
Contrary to popular belief film cameras have a higher resolution quality of prints than a standard digital camera.
- No shutter button delays
For beginner photography you will more than likely purchase a starter camera, and most “starter” digital cameras have an annoying delay when recording an image. It slows down the time to capture more pictures because you cannot take anymore during the recording process.
Disadvantages
- Film
Processing film can be extremely time-consuming. It can take several hours and even days depending on how high the resolution of the image is and the quantity. The film prints are not easy to share like their digital counterparts and will need to couriered once printed.
Film camera companies often said to be best for beginner photography are: Bronica, Canon, Fujifilm and Hassleblad.
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