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As a photographer, I would like to know your opinion as to which you prefer; film or digital photography?

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ange1ica1 asked:


I find working in dark room more rewarding and I enjoy being able to control the colors, choosing my subjects portrailal by selecting and being able to fade my backgrounds, and black and white photos just seem more dramatic to me when I am able to control all that in my processing technic as well and in the darkroom itself, how do you feel about this? Do you really thing that the computer gives enough options, gives you the ability to really express yourself in the programs we have to work with?

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9 Responses to “As a photographer, I would like to know your opinion as to which you prefer; film or digital photography?”

  1. PEzzCandy on May 28th, 2009 12:53 pm

    film most definitly cuz it is raw and you cant change it once it is done…digital is so technological and stuff…darkrooms are soo much better

  2. Indhy on May 31st, 2009 1:03 pm

    I like digital because I never learnt film, but I would like to.

  3. Ceroulious on June 3rd, 2009 1:34 am

    I agree completely. There is something rather unrewarding working to manipulate digital photos rather than developing your own film. I know a person can make an argument for digital manipulation being just as artful as the former, but it feels too controlled to me.

    Part two is that although they make some great digitals these days with exceptional definition, unless you want to spend several thousand dollars, I still think I get better photos from film (providing you have a good camera).

  4. curiousgeorge on June 3rd, 2009 10:49 pm

    Up until the digital slr came on the market I would have agreed with you. I still love my old 35 mm think it doesn’t compare to digital cameras bought by most consumers. However, the digital slr is amazing. No I don’t have one … yet

  5. RedCloud_1998 on June 4th, 2009 11:44 pm

    I work with computers so it is second nature to work with a software to edit my pictures. I usually take any where of 100 to 200 pictures of a particular event/project. Trying to develop each of my picture using a darkroom would take to long. Plus, the cost would be high. For me, it is easier to do it on the computer. I keep the original file and save my edits to another file name. It boils down to personal preference.

  6. khcs89120 on June 8th, 2009 4:23 am

    I love digital cameras. I think the quality of pictures is great with a digital camera, but more important I love the convenience. I take 60 pictures of my kids last Saturday. I see if they are any good right away. I go home down load the pics and video clips onto my computer. If I want hard copies I can print them or take a cd down to Sam’s club and get copies, blow ups, calenders or cards made up. The control of quality of one picture is not important to me. I love being able to gather a large group of pictures routinely, so I have the memories of my children as they grow.

  7. nino g on June 11th, 2009 3:01 pm

    There is no doubt that film is more professional. and in my opinion it’s more artistic.

  8. Ipshwitz on June 13th, 2009 4:54 pm

    I look through the statement you make and the ones above and get very annoyed. Apparently some people are still living 10 years ago when Pro DSLR cameras weren’t on the market.

    There is no difference between what is put out from a Digital SLR and a 35mm SLR. The difference is in the photographer, not the camera. When will people get a clue and realize this.

    Film isn’t more ‘artsy’. That’s just a way of saying you’re too afraid to try to advance into the digital era. Granted, you can play with fixer, developer etc with film. But the buck stops there. Quit with this bull about film is more dramatic and as with a pro DSLR you can still control everything you can with film.

    If you honsestly think there is a difference, I dare you to prove it. ?.dir=/640ere2.src=ph
    Some photos I have taken. 2 were done with film, the rest with digital. If what you say is true, you should have no problem choosing the two that are film.

    Oh and to the user who said, There is no doubt that film is more professional. Seriously, get with the times. Are you telling me that because I’m all digital I’m not professional? Try telling that to all my clients and to the industry best judges who have awarded me professional awards through PPA and WPPI

  9. cactus on June 15th, 2009 5:42 am

    digital photography is a revolution but manual is still the most enjoyable