Film Camera SLR
Buying A Digital Camera To Replace Your Old Film Camera
Author: Brandon Layne
I’m very conservative when it comes to buying myself new “toys”. I don’t buy every new gadget that comes out, but when I do buy – I get the latest technology and the highest quality I can afford. That way my investment holds its value for a long time and I’m not tempted to replace it so soon.
I didn’t buy a digital camera when they first came out. All you could get were 1 megapixel models with no optical zoom capability. Maybe a good replacement for the cardboard throwaways you get at the supermarket, but I much preferred the quality images I got from my (now 20 year old) Nikon 35mm SLR film camera.
When I finally did buy a digital camera a few years ago, I picked up a slightly used 2.1 megapixel from Olympus digital camera with a 3x autofocus optical zoom. At the time, it was as good a value as you could get when buying a digital camera, but technology being what it is – it’s now considered a midrange consumer level camera.
Well, while I’m still satisfied with my Nikon film-based camera, I’ve been thinking about buying a new digital camera for a few months now. That’s because I’ve seen the amazing shots that my friends have taken with their cameras, and I want to be able to get the same results. In addition, I’m using my 35mm SLR much less these days just because it’s so much more convenient to use my digital camera, and I’ve got a bag full of film that I’ve never found the time to have developed. It’s finally time to buy a new digital camera to actually replace the 35mm camera.
Towards that end, I’ve been reading online guides and digital camera reviews to catch up on exactly what to look for when buying a digital camera. This research is very helpful, as I evaluate which cameras are easy to use, produce high-quality photos, come packed with features, and are the best bargains. In fact, these resources make the task of buying a digital camera easier than I imagined it would be.
Since I’ve been doing all this research beforehand, I’m ready to make my purchase now that I’ve decided that buying a digital camera is the right move for me. I’ve read about people getting fantastic bargains from online stores, so that’s where I’ll look first. I also read store reviews as part of my research into buying a digital camera, so I know which websites were trustworthy and which ones to avoid. As a result, I’ll be able to complete my purchase without a single problem.
Now that I’ve made the decision, I really can’t remember what was preventing me from buying a new digital camera a long time ago! I can’t wait to get it so I can play around with the settings, and try out the different features that are available on these newer digital cameras. If you ask me, this is the way photography was meant to be.
If you’ve been thinking about buying a digital camera, I recommend that you go ahead and do it sooner rather than later. You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to take pictures with this kind of equipment and how much better the pictures turn out.
About the Author:
Brandon Layne is a ”serious amateur” using both film and digital cameras to shoot primarily outdoor and action shots, and publishes a review of digital cameras on the web.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Buying A Digital Camera To Replace Your Old Film Camera
|
|
CowboyStudio Set of Two 105 Watt, 5000 K Fluorescent Daylight Balanced Light Bulb for Photography and Video Lighting $30.00 Compact fluorescent light bulbs use up to 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than standard light bulbs. The total cost of ownership of a compact fluorescent lightbulb is typically substantially less than a standard light bulb that produces the same amount of light. Primary applications for compact fluorescent light bulbs include retail, hospitals, warehouses, workshops, churches, arena… |
|
|
Blue Q – Cameras Zipper Pouch $3.50 (7×9) Cameras Zipper Pouch… |
|
|
Undermount Stainless Steel Kitchen Bar Sink 16 Gauge $80.24 The 1716 stainless steel undermount bar sink makes a great addition to your small kitchen or bar area. Constructed from 304 grade stainless steel with a chromium/nickel content, the single bowl 1716 is available in your choice of 18 or 16 gauge thicknesses. The brushed satin finish helps to mask small scratches that may occur over time and keep the sink looking beautiful for years. The overall dim… |
|
|
Shoot Great Video with your Canon DSLR Camera (DVD) $29.99 REGION FREE DVD developed for new to intermediate photographers buying their first DSLR cameraIntended for the still photographer moving into video; learn skills and secrets to producing great videoCreates a solid understanding of the camera’s features and controls and helps to unleash its potentialSample subjects are: shutter priority aperture priority/depth of field focus alternatives metering a… |
|
|
Minolta Maxxum 7 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only) $599.99 One of Minolta’s claims to fame is that they introduced to the world, back in 1985, the very first autofocusing (AF) 35mm SLR ever produced: the Maxxum 7000. The Maxxum 7 is the fifth-generation version of that original Minolta AF SLR, combining recent advances in lens design, light metering, exposure systems, and focusing automation with an ease of operation that offers photographers tremendous p… |
|
|
Canon BP8 Battery Pack for Canon Rebel G, GII, X, XS & XSN SLR Cameras (Retail Package) $33.99 This light weight compact battery pack is design ed for use with the Canon EOS Rebel G, X and XS cameras. It is a cost-efficient power supply, requiring only 4 AA alkaline or NiCd batteries. Depending upon shooting conditions, up to 100 rolls of 24-exposure film can shot with Alkaline batteries, and 75 with NiCd. Models: Rebel G, X/XS… |
|
|
CowboyStudio 75 Watt Tungsten Halogen Modeling Replacement Lamp $7.00 One (1) 75 watt halogen bulb Tungsten halogen bulbs are small bulbs that produce a large amount of light. They are efficient and easy to replace…. |
|
|
Kingston 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SD4/16GBET $11.66 Kingston and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging materials such as wire ties, hard plastic “clamshell” casings, and plastic bindings. It’s designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your … |
|
|
SanDisk 16GB 60MB/s Extreme Compact Flash Card SDCFX-016G-A61 (US Retail Package) $53.89 This Sandisk Extreme CompactFlash Memory Card provides 60 MB/second read/write speeds, and is UDMA enabled. You’ll see it takes more than a great digital SLR camera to bring your ideas to life. SanDisk engineered its Power Core Controller to take whatever your camera’s buffer can dish out. By distributing image data across the card more rapidly and efficiently, this card delivers professional perf… |
|
|
Transcend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E $13.49 Transcend and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging materials such as wire ties, hard plastic “clamshell” casings, and plastic bindings. It’s designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your… |
|
|
V3800N 35mm SLR Camera w/50mm Lens $199.99 Vivitar V3800N SLR Camera w/50mm Lens FeaturesV3800N film camera is a classic film camera allowing to learn the basics of photography and experience the magic of traditional film without any interference. It is also the most affordable SLR (Single Lens Reflex) and although it’s not equipped in any automated features apart from a simple light meter, it allows to achieve professional results and explore photography in a creative way. |
|
|
SLR Camera Backpack (Black) $75.94 This SLR backpack combines practicality and style with customizable organization and sleek lines. Carry everything – SLR camera, lenses, flash and laptop – comfortably on your back. |
|
|
SLR Camera Sling Bag (Black) $67.94 The combination of design and quality materials of this SLR camera sling offer convenience and style for your everyday photo needs. Carry all your SLR equipment comfortably on your back – when you are ready to shoot, simply pull the sling forward to quickly access to your camera. |
|
|
Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Tripod $49.95 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom TripodSupport your prosumer camera, lightweight SLR, or camcorder in virtually any enviroment. |
