There has usually been a discussion about what’s better. Conventional cameras using film, or the so-called leading edge technology, storing photos in digital form on memory cards, in PCs or on CD-Rom. As being a paparazzo for over 1/2 my life, I stuck with normal film for long. About seven years back I began to supplement my work with pictures taken the digital way. An aim and shoot camera with just 640×480 pixel resolution was the most enticing gadget I had nowadays. Its lens was even capable of doing close-up work, employing a macro switch. That Fujifilm DX-7 was upgraded with a bigger Memory-Card and the camera served me well for many years. Anyhow, over time, I was still more contented with the chances my collection of Pentax SLR cameras gave me.
It began with using the best lenses for each picture or merely employing a Zoom (which offers a range between wide angle to telephoto), changing the shutter speed to either stop or blur the motion of objects in the picture, use external flashlights, change the aperture openings to adjust the range of sharpness and lots more. Not forgetting the better picture standard I could get from a 35mm negative or slide. I was pleased to use my heavy, solid metal camera. The world modified for me when camera makers like Nikon and Canon introduced their Digital SLR Cameras.
I went to my local camera shop each week and discussed with the sales rep about benefits and downsides of the models they’d on sale. Also I checked with heaps of users in web services to get first hand feedback on how these cameras performed.
Finally, when Pentax introduced their Digital SLRs, I could not wait much longer. With the Pentax first DS have a complete list of benefits over smaller Digital Cameras. I can use the same lenses that fit my normal camera. I’m able to see the picture straight after it is taken. I’ll shoot a series of footage and select the best (at no additional cost for film or paper). A good resolution of six Megapixels which permits quite giant prints.
It weights more than a digital compact camera, so you can hold it steady easier. Employ all the filters, flashlights, lenses and accessories I have picked up over time. Storing the footage on the Computer thru a fast USB connection. Picking only the best pictures for printing. With all of these blessings of digital SLR Cameras, you can ask why I still keep my old 35mm film cameras with me. First, it is emotional, and 2nd, snapping the traditional way keeps me calm. You simply need more time to provide a superb, gratifying image (as you can’t see the result straight after the shot).