Digital Photography

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for people who would want to learn the fundamentals of photography, i’d say and suggest to initially use a digital camera for a number of reasons. for one, you get a hand on the basics of photography and get the feel and confidence of taking pictures much the same way as if you had a film.

when using a digital camera, images can be displayed immediately via the LCD as opposed to a film camera in which images will be developed as soon as you’ve completed the roll. results can be obtained fast enough as the camera is done processing the displayed image.

as more and more consumer cameras now are packed with features that are found in many prosumers and professional cameras (DSLRs), settings in a compact camera can be toyed around for you familiarize the various functionalities available. you can have hours and hours of learning fun exploring the dynamics of the camera and applying concepts of photography without worrying on running out of film or the untoward cost of film processing. the only consideration would be if there’s enough space on your memory card and the battery charge to keep you going.

EXIF data is most often available for images taken on a digital camera. these are information on the settings of the camera when the image was taken. this aids in knowing what optimal settings to use depending on the varying shooting conditions. for film, the traditional pen and paper may still be employed for this.

you can then opt to take the next level and continue using prosumer or professional cameras depending on the skills that you want to learn. there is more room for playing with the full settings manually on these cameras. with it, you become more proficient in creating your style when composing your images and capturing them right. the use of the viewfinder instead of relying on the LCD are one of the things that you can’t do on a compact camera. aside from that, prosumer and professional cameras come with a hotshoe for a flash device to be attached aside from the built-in camera flash. this is beneficial in learning about lighting in photography.

once you’re competent and confident to take photographs, you may then transition and adjust to film to be able to compare and see the difference of the two. the old school way of taking pictures is a sure way to appreciate the ease and convenience of the use of digital. whether you learn to shoot on a point-and-shoot or on professional film cameras, choosing the right film for the photography that you do, the manual settings set depending on the shooting conditions and the lab processing involved is always a pleasant experience altogether.

fundamental elements of photography don’t change whether it’s film or digital. with regard to the workings of a digital camera, since everything was rooted on a film camera, any new feature on a digital is always a good thing as an added bonus. you then appreciate the digital’s humble beginnings as seen on a film camera.

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