Digital vs. Film - Differences Big & Small

If you’re wondering about what all the talk is about the difference between shooting Digital vs Film, you’ll find the basics here.

Since this is information for you just starting out, I would feel really bad if I got you too frustrated and confused to the point you couldn’t even use your new digital camera; or worse, lost all enthusiasm for it.

So, I’m gonna keep it simple for now. (If you’re a seasoned photographer and want to get in on the latest debates and technical talk about the dynamic topic of film vs digital, you’ll have to wait till I’ve finished that page!

For the regular gal, or guy, a good quality brand name digital camera will be the best gadget you’ll ever own! But there are a few things you need to know first, because it's not quite the same as your old film camera.

Complete details (and much more), and some well-guarded pro tips for understanding the differences between digital and film can be found in my new almost free photography e-book. It's an easy-to-read manual and you getn get it now - instant download too!

Digital vs Film – what’s the difference, really?

Let’s look at the basic aspects of the digital vs film comparison, for you, the new digital camera user.

Image quality for enlargements - what eveyone wants to know (coming soon)
Digital Noise - digital grain
Dynamic Range - exposure issues
Depth of Field - some surprises (coming soon)

SITE INFO

Home **My Blog!** Search the Site Show off your Pics Make Money-Affiliates

PHOTO BASICS

Get my Book! About Digital Photography Film vs Digital Sunset Photography Black & White Photography Landscape Photography Common Photo Problems Photography FAQs

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital Infrared Photography Infrared Photoshop Actions Converted Infrared Cameras Your Infrared Q&A Infrared Photo Gallery Infrared Photoshop Recipes ++

PRO TECHNIQUES

Photography Articles Pro Tools Photoshop ActionsPanorama Photography

HOW TO...

Clean the CCD Make Photo Postcards Buy a Digital Camera Buy & Sell Gear on eBay Print your Photos Infrared Tutorial Program Recover Lost Data

LEARN MORE

Photography Workshops "In a Snap!" Newsletter

FREEBIES

Free Screensavers Free Inspirational e-cards Free Photoshop Actions Free Nature Backgrounds

RESOURCES

Photography Books Photo Guides & Links Submit your photo Event!

ABOUT...

About Me Photography Awards In the Community Contact Me! What's in my Camera Bag

NEW Inspirational
Wallpapers

Now LIVE
MARCH 2009

Free nature and
insprirational wallpapers
for your desktop.

Go here for
Free nature & insprirational wallpapers.

divider