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Using a Camera

Whether you use a film camera or digital camera most aspects of taking pictures are the same. For both types of cameras you need steady hands or a means of supporting the camera, such as a tripod or mono-pod. Or, in a pinch, you can simply rest the camera on a stationary object. Also for both types of cameras you will be seeing your picture through a viewfinder or, with SLR (single lens reflex) cameras, through the camera's lens. With digital cameras you also have the option of seeing the picture on the camera's display, which provides the view through the camera's lens; and some digital cameras don't have a viewfinder.

Your camera may be a simple point-and-click or have various settings you can change. Both film and digital cameras come in simple and complex models. And even complex cameras can be used as point-and-click by using their automatic or default settings. Most cameras come with a built-in flash which can be turned on or off, and there is likely a setting to reduce “red eye” that can be caused by the flash.

 

Why Choose Digital

With so many similarities between film and digital cameras you may be wondering what is the deciding factor; and the answer is MONEY. With film cameras you have the cost of the film and processing, even if your picture(s) don't turn out any good. If you are an advanced amateur you may have a room in your home or garage with chemicals and equipment to develop your film and enlarge & develop your prints. You could spend dozens of hours in that room and spend hundreds of dollars on your equipment and chemicals; not to mention the film and paper used for each and every picture you take.

With digital photography each picture you take costs you next to nothing. If you don't like it you can delete it and reuse the storage area it took in your camera. After you've taken a bunch of pictures you can download them onto your computer and reuse the storage positions in your camera time after time. You don't even have to print your pictures; you can view them on your computer or another similar device, or share them with others via email. All at very little cost to you!

What is very little cost? Well, you've had to buy batteries for your camera; and even if they are rechargeable you've paid for the electricity to charge those batteries. Compare that to the cost of film and processing for film cameras and you quickly understand how very little digital photography costs.

The KODAK EASYSHARE C513 Zoom Digital Camera is an excellent camera to begin your digital experience.  Click on its name to see more details.  Or click HERE to see a selection of cameras.