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Below
are paired examples of differences between digital and film photography.
I'm fortunate to be able to say that I've shot nearly 50:50 film:digital
for well over a decade now (2009), all over the world, working through
about half a dozen cameras of both kinds. That said, I'm still learning
about the differences. Click on the first set of contrasts below left,
the three iron sculptures, to learn about a critical difference in the
way that digital cameras skew true color.
For me, digital photography
versus film photography is analagous to the differences between a truck
driver and a race driver. Digital photography is more dependable, as
an experienced truck driver can be depended upon to deliver a cargo
load through all conditions and over all sorts of roads. Film photography
is more artistic, as a race driver shows flair and technique over a
shorter, higher-demand course. For instance, I especially like the richness
of film for portraiture at the golden hour before sunset (the artistic
effect), while I prefer digital (the auto-compensated effect) for most
casual snap-shooting.
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