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I’m writing an essay about how digital photography has changed the photography industry, for example no longer needing films and places to get film developed. A section of the essay wants me to discuss what I believe the future of photography and digital photography might be and I really can’t think of ideas….Anyone got any thoughts about this??
Thanks
Photography will continue to thrive. It is a very popular artform. It is a so large and has many different "social circles" within it.
Film will live on, heck there are people who still make Tintypes and that was a process that had a peak of popularity during the Civil War. Film will be a niche market which in some ways can be a good thing.
Digital photography has great qualities but also don’t be sold it is "cure all," since the principles of photography will always apply, like like good technique and having a creative viewpoint.
Regarding ideas, get out and shoot, see what comes from that. Not shooting creates nothing, shooting will create something.
My 2 cents.
Mark
I just got my new DSLR camera now I am looking for the best digital photography book for a newbie like me.
This may sound silly but to me the first and foremost book on photography is my camera manual.
I would strongly recommend you to read it from cover to cover and then, read it again. Your camera is a very high tech piece of electronic equipment and only the manual will give you complete and detailed informations about all of its features.
Practice, read, analyze your results and re-start.
I don’t know for others, but to me the most difficult part at the beginning was to master the tool.
How can you shoot a white polar bear playing in the snow if you can’t set exposure compensation on YOUR specific camera?
Like in any art, creativity will only come after mastering the tool. If you’ve seen the Karate Kid (the 1st movie) I’m sure you know what I’m talking about 
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I’ve been into photography for about 2 years and I’ve used a Canon EOS Rebel K2. I want to step up to a nice digital camera that’s HD and gives good depth to the photos. Have any suggestions?
I’ve been into photography for about 2 years and I’ve used a Canon EOS Rebel K2. I want to step up to a nice digital camera that’s HD and gives good depth to the photos. Have any suggestions?
Something easy to use too. 
5 DSLRs Under $500
Written by Eric on November 13th, 2007 | 4 Comments
Just in time for the holidays, here’s 5 great DSLRs (with kit lenses) under $500:
1. Canon Rebel XT – The Rebel XT was my first digtal SLR camera. I bought it shortly after it became available in 2005 for $1000 (a Rebel XT is $499 with a lens as of Nov. ‘07). I still use it on almost a daily basis. I’ve shot somewhere around 25,000 – 30,000 shots now. No hiccups yet. Anyway, I can personally vouch for the reliability and image quality that this camera packs. (Read more about the Rebel XT here.)
2. Nikon D40 – I’ve been using a Nikon D40 for a few months. I’m primarily a Canon user; however, I wanted one of these cameras to play around with and to see what Nikon had to offer. I am very pleased with the capabilities of my D40. The D40 is significantly lighter than any DSLR that I’ve ever used, even the Canon Rebel series. It’s now $477. (Read more about the Nikon D40 here.)
3. Pentax K100D – The K100D is compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced. The in-body Shake Reduction (.pdf fact sheet) means that you get image stabilization with every K-Mount lens out there. This is the only DSLR under $500 that does this. The K100D also features a 2.5? LCD, an 11 point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors, ISO 200-3200 and 16-segment multi-pattern metering. All this at $449 is a heck of a deal. (Read some reviews of the K100D here.)
4. Samsung GX-1S – The Samsung GX-1S is a 6.3-megapixel digital SLR featuring world renowned Schneider optics and a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD. The interchangeable-lens DSLR was developed jointly with partner Pentax Corporation, meaning that it accepts K-AF Mount lenses. The $441 GX-1S is essentially a rebadged Pentax *ist DS2, which is just fine for this price.
5. Olympus E330 – The E330 was the first Live View DSLR, meaning that the LCD screen serves as a viewfinder. You won’t find this feature on any other DSLR under $500 (the E330 is $450). The E330’s LCD is “articulated,” it can extend out from the camera body and swivel downward or upward so the E-330 can be held overhead to shoot over a crowd, held at the hip, or even placed on the ground–something that’s not possible with a traditional SLR that relies on an optical viewfinder alone.
There are plenty articles on the internet about how digital photography in many ways is ahead of film in terms of quality, details and the like. One thing I do not understand is why you can still tell a difference if a photographs was taken using a digital camera or on film. Why moves are still shot on 35mm if digital technology is so great? I don’t know if it’s the way digital reacts to light, whereas film is more warmer and closer to the way a human eye percepts the light.
Gateway C’s response is right on. I learned film photography at Art Center College of Design and no way does digital attempt to emulate 48 megapixel film imagery.
Good luck!
