Member Advice on Cameras

Digital vs SLR. Horses for courses

Advantages: SLR Control creativity expandable
Disadvantages: SLR Immediacy cost size

...I'm surprised there are so few opinions on this subject - everybody seems to be talking about the great debate digital vs SLR. So here are my few thoughts. This isn't comprehensive - never could be, but I hope it helps. Let me structure my opinion by u ...

mikefrench 15.10.2002 · Read full review
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Review of Digital Vs SLR

Go for an SLR

Advantages: SLR's are cheaper! Development is cool!
Disadvantages: Digital is convenient! Plus colour is easier!

If your considering buying a camera, and you have a similar mindset to me, you could never go digital. To put things in perspective, I have just finished a photography GCSE course and got a B. I have just started A-level, and have aspirations to go to uni ...

bigbtommy 12.10.2002 · Read full review
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Review of Digital Vs SLR

SLR rules

Advantages: cheaper than digital
Disadvantages: You need to actually think about the shots you take

...For the serious photographer there are two options when buying a camera. Either a state of the art digital machine, or the slightly outdated but considerably cheaper (cameras which use a system of mirrors to let the user see directly through the lens). If ...

Chaotic1 14.12.2000 · Read full review
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Digital encourages experimentation

Advantages: Digital: Instant results, ready for web/email; SLR: Ergonomic controls, fast shooting speed
Disadvantages: Digital: Initial cost, battery life; SLR: Film cost, bulky

...I used to use a Nikon F801s SLR and now use a Nikon Coolpix 950 (see my review in the appropriate section!) and I feel that 'prosumer' digital cameras like the latter have some significant advantages over wet film SLRs... When I used the SLR, it tended ...

jonball 25.04.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Digital Vs SLR

A close match

Advantages: Instant photos, reasonable quality
Disadvantages: little control, film is still better quality

I myself use a Nikon FE that is significantly older than me, and relish the amount of control it gives me over focus, exposure and focal length. However, it's manual nature does make it rather difficult for wildlife photography, as it can sometimes tak ...

jonm2001 10.02.2001 · Read full review
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