Digital ease vs. film aesthetics: The joy of photos

BY BRYAN RAMOS Sports Editor

Photography has been around since the 19th century and has evolved drastically as time went by. Film photography was introduced in 1888 while digital photography was introduced in the 1950s.

Both types of photography have the same foun dation, which is using a camera to capture moments, landscapes, etc. But both of these methods are pro foundly different. .

Film photography is when you capture photos using a film camera. When you capture an image, light is let into the camera and burns a piece of the film, which leaves you with the image on the film as a negative. Digital photography is when you capture photos but instantly get to see the image through a screen and the photo is saved in a memory card.

According to guidetofilmphotography.com, the estimated cost of film photography, including the basics like the 35 mm camera, film, etc. is roughly $800 if the darkroom equipment is included, but these prices vary depending on the equipment and where you find the items since they’re a bit harder to find nowadays with the emergence of digital photog raphy. If you were to get just the camera along with a couple of rolls of film, along with photopaper, it’ll cost roughly $250.

There is no clear answer on how much digital photography costs but based on the prices of a tri pod, a digital camera such as the Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR camera with a memory card, and a pos sible extra lens, all bought from Walmart or another retail, would cost roughly around $650 but prices can vary depending on whether you find these things on apps like OfferUp or eBay. The total cost can de crease to about $300-400 if you get a point and shoot camera as they’re significantly cheaper. It comes down on what you can afford. I’ve done both types of photography this semester.

I’ve done film photography for my photography class, digital photography for the Collegian and I’ve seen they’re distinct differences with each other.

What’s better? It all comes down to preference. Digital photography is really useful for things like instant access and using it for things like covering