PheasantValley

I have a collection of cameras now setting in the cabinet. I started with 110s and Polaroids and now the 35mm is joining them. It seems that whenever I take pictures I grab the digital. Are there still times that the 35mm is preferred over the digital for picture quality. I can edit the digital fairly easily to get a clear picture. And I really like the fact that I can preview the shot right away and do a retake if needed. But then, sometimes the pictures on the digital seem to be a bit blurry on action shots.

2sonsandadaughter

At this point I wouldn't trade digital for anything. I take pictures of my children all the time with my digital camera and I'm able to immediately email them or put them on my blog for their grandparents back East to see. It makes them feel connected to their grandchildren.

kitkat86

I prefer my 35mm over my digital for action shots. My youngest son plays baseball, and I get better action shots with the 35mm. I feel I also have better control over the telephoto capabilities with my 35mm. I can't seem to get the digital set at the distance I want.

Pixiejme

some people like using film cameras more because they feel they can be more "in control" of the picture. i also know many people who still develop their own film as well. They say that the quality is better and the photos "look more authentic". these are mostly photographers that use their materials as art, but i would have to agree.

the nice thing is that you could take your film picture and scan it into your computer to edit it as well.
but there are some very nice and advanced digitial cameras out there that take amazing photographs as well. If you have a good laser/photo printer i believe that is the way to go.
i guess it depends on what you're using it for and how good of a quailty (home photo album or art work) that you what. and if you want lots of detail or action.

Pixiejme

http://www.dpreview.com/
is a good site for digitial camera reviews - newest models, lenses, etc.
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/ph...ews/index.html
is an article about 35 mm cameras
also check Canon.com for both kinds and their newest products and reviews

2sonsandadaughter

This may be a silly question but do any cameras allow you to take black and white photos? I think the black and white and sepia prints at the photography studios look really sharp.

kitkat86

I'm not sure on digital cameras. I will have to look it up.

As far as 35mm, it's not the camera; it's the film. Some places still sell black and white film. It's kind of expensive to have black and white film developed. Most people like color pictures, so that has become the film of choice.

2sonsandadaughter

I like color pictures, and of course that's what I always use, but once in a while a black and white picture can turn a photograph into a work of art. How much more expensive is the black and white film developing?

kitkat86

I did a quick internet search. These prices are for companies that advertise on-line and will include a shipping and handling charge, which varies according to company.

The prices for black and white film processing range from $3.75 per roll, offered by a California company, to $15 per roll, with a $30 minimum for black and white, offered by a Pennsylvania company. A Colorado company charges $32.50, but that is for processing and prints.

I would suggest that you contact some local film processing stores in your area. This way you can compare the prices and find the best value.

2sonsandadaughter

Thank you for researching this. I think $30 sounds like a lot to process pictures, since I currently pay about $0.10 per print with kodakgallery.com.