odysseus said:
I've taken a look at modern cameras, but I can't find where to load the film... which is why I don't have a camera since the last one died (accidentally dropped it off a cliff). I don't really need one anyways, just another expense to worry about.
The good thing about modern video recording devices is that they have removed the need to have to buy rolls of film, which are sensitive to temperature & light.
Also - because cameras are all digital, you can take as many as a few hundred shots/stills at a tiem, or shoot a short video of live action.
If you want more memory for more pics, you just swap out the memory card/chip. You're never hindered with having to run out of film.
Depending upon how sophisitcated you digital camera is, you can edit or even modify your pics right there on your camera. Though most people do their editing after uploading their pics to their puters.
Still, there are a lot of new cameras that are cheaper and have more capacity to do more with. That even if you loose it off a cliff. Its not a big deal, just recover the memory card and your pics are saved. But replacing your digital camera wont be as much of a hit on your wallet, as it would be to buy a new DSLR.
While it is nice to have something that feels like a professional camera, there has been great strides in technological progress. That a unit such as what Deth has, can have the same or better abilities of what a pro would of used 10 years ago.
Its because old fashioned film is no longer made that - many professional photo journalist have been forced to rethink and relearn to appreciate the virtues of modern visual recording devices.
Even pros, no longer have to lug around heavy cameras and interchangable lenses, along with insulated cases of unexposed film.
As an example, for your own judgement take a notable otaku celebrity like Danny Choo. Who besides being an entrepreneur also worked as a professional photo journalist. Before he found his niche & calling.
He enjoys taking new model loaners from manufacturers to play with and use in his photo blogs on his site.
He doesn't have to drag around his old camera & lenses, he instead only has a couple cameras on him in his pockets some where (along with his favorite nendos).
Even the full size Video Cameras are only a fraction of what they used to be.
Old timers who are used to having elaborate SLRs that need to be fine tuned (no modern setting automation) before taking a photo. Used to go:
"EEeewwwwwWWWW!!" & sneer at the newer digital camera of the day. Have been forced to adapt and learn to appreciate some of the virtues of modern photography.
Photo journalists now prefer to have to carry less gear & concentrate on being decent journalists.
Less gear also is more ecconomical, when it gets confiscated by officials. But also more difficult for the officials if the photojournalist has a concealed camera or a camera that has a totally seperate memory - if the camera is confiscated, their precious images are saved elsewhere.
Some modern photo journalists have simply stopped having seperate cameras all together and use their phones to take their pics.
Cameras have evolved like it or not. Instead of having to shell out a few hundred of a fancy SLR you now have the choice to spend less than a hundred bucks on a pretty good off the shelf model.
Your choices are more as the technology progresses.
You just have to think about what you need it for and what you want it to do. Deth bought what he needed and it does what he needs it to do.
Even though my old Nikon & Canon (each weigh about 3 pounds, not including lenses) film cameras don't get the usage they used to get when I used to dabble in old style photography. Though I did buy a Canon digital with an internal telephoto capability equal to my Nikon rig with a telephoto add on lens. It only weighs 12 ounces compared to 18 pounds. Its easier to run with and just point scan and shoot.
The world of photography is expanded with these new digital cameras for more people from varying backgrounds to explore the wonders of individual creativity.
That even a kid with a cheap 10 dollar digital camera can take a milllion dollar picture, if he happens to be in the right place at the right time - and his mommy or daddy knows where & whom to sell the rights of that image to.
^_^
So meh being meh, I would not be so quick to sneer at someone's choices of their cameras.
Bottom line, You buy for what you need it to do. Don't be scammed by the salesperson, or all the gimmicks of what its advertised to be able to do.
What is the point of buying something fancy and tricked out, that you may never get to fully use all if its capabilities if you yourself, don't know how to use its fullest potential?
Just think about what you need it to do, and shop around for the best deal.
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