Why I prefer digital cameras to film cameras

Why I do not love film cameras:

Film cameras are actually pretty great and photographers are more inclined to use one when first starting out in this profession.  However, film cameras can be a bit tricky...

• You NEVER know how your photo(s) are going to turn out, yes, even when you are on the level with professionals. 

• Film no longer cost as low as $.50, $1.00, or so per roll.  Now, ONE roll of 200-400 mm indoor/outdoor film is $5, change, plus tax. 

• Film is no longer inexpensive to develop.  ONE roll of film (just for single prints) is $9.99 + tax.  Seriously, folks' - it is camera madness. 

• A lot of camera service shops no longer carry parts to old cameras (all brands). 

• With a 35 mm film camera, you cannot edit your photos on the spot, or adjust your camera's setting to specific functions (unless the model is less than say 15-20 yrs old).  

• You HAVE to know your lighting and how the light of day changes as the clock goes on. This can be hard to achieve, even if using a digital camera, if you do not have good knowledge on the topic. 

Like I said, film cameras are great but pretty much only when you are first starting out.

Other wise, your hard-earned money, should be put towards a digital camera. 

Here is a photo of a vintage 35mm Canon AE-1 film camera (not credited to me).

Why I love digital cameras: 

This happens to be the very same model in which I use and I am head-over-heels in love with it.

• Digital cameras are fantastic because before you click the "take photo button", you can have the option to see what it is you are capturing vs. not being able to see using a film camera. 

• Particularly with my T5i, I can edit photos while they are still on my camera, pre-upload to Lightroom or Photoshop.

• You never have to pay exuberant amounts for 35 mm film or have to pay to have your film developed (unless you want prints of your digital photos -- then you're on your own). 

• More often then not a local camera service store, such as Wolf, or Canon, will have the extra parts you may need (i.e: internal reflecting mirror, lenses, straps, even additional camera bodies, etc).

• The photo quality is sharper and you have the option of photographing in a HR format. ** HR = High Resolution, also known as HQF, "High Quality Formatting". 

• Other local area photographers would be able to assist you more if you used a digital in comparison to a film camera.  This is due to the fact that nearly 9 out of 10 photographers, now and days, prefer digital over film. 

• Ultimately, for me, there are just a lot more pros to cons when using a digital camera. 

 Here is a photo of a digital Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR camera (not credited to me). 

Which is the best camera for you?

My advice is to play around on either or until you have knowledge of photography 101: camera basics (such as: How to operate your camera, indoor/outdoor lighting, knowledge of ISO, manual mode vs. automatic mode, and so much more). Only YOU can really decide which you feel is better. I am a apart of a small community of photographers and approximately 1/3 of them prefer classic film to modern-aged digital and are very good with using them. So, you never truly know what will ignite that photo-taking-enthusiast deep within in until you try.