Choosing a Camera

Universal Color
7700 - 42nd Ave., No
New Hope, MN 55427
763-535-6435

The Right Camera For You: Film vs. Digital

Choosing the right camera can be difficult. Here is a short guide to help you make the camera choice that is right for you.

Film Cameras

Advantage
Disadvantage
Comment
Lower cost. More bells and whistles.
Can’t view images immediately.
Get a great camera with all the features you want for ½ the cost of a digital
Easy to use.
Airport security scanners may damage film.
Take extra time traveling with film. Hand carry it through security.
Uses Standard batteries that are available everywhere
If camera malfunctions you may not be aware until your film is developed.
Get used to how your camera operates and sounds. Listen to it!
35mm film produces a full frame 4x6 standard print
When your film is developed, you pay for all the pictures, even the ones you don’t want.
Standard 4x6 printing does not apply to full frame digital cameras.

Digital Cameras
Advantage
Disadvantage
Comment
Can be used for a multitude of applications
Takes time and practice to understand most effective use.
Don’t buy one if you don’t want to learn something new.
Preview and edit images immediately
Cost is higher than 35mm with same features
For a good quality digital camera, plan on spending between $400-$1000
Digital media can be used over and over
Cost of digital media is high on the front end.
Buy the right media for your camera Ask us about the write speed of media.
With good planning, you can travel the world with out having to buy more digital media.
Plan on a good way to archive your images. For safety.
We can archive digital files for you. Don’t leave them on your hard drive.

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