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The key difference between digital and film photography is how the image is captured. In a film camera the light causes a photochemical reaction in the film, forming the negative of the image (light areas become darkened.) The print is then made from the film negative.
It is true that a digital camera stores the image on a memory card, but the key point is that the actual image is formed electronically when the light is imaged onto a CCD (charge coupled device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) imaging chip. These imagers consist of an array of pixels, each one generating an electric charge that is proportional to the amount of light that has fallen onto it. This charge is digitized (using a high speed analog to digital converter) and then transferred to the memory card.
So yes, the final result is that the image is stored in a memory card which you then download to a computer or directly to a printer. But the actual component that replaces the film in the image plane of the camera is the CCD or CMOS chip.
Film can still have more resolution than even 10 MP digital cameras. However, film can often be of low quality if you do not know how to use it well, or you get it developed at the wrong place. Digital, on the other hand, is much easier to use, edit and develop. However, if you are making really large photos (over 8x11), you will notice a definition change. Another downside to digital is that it usually has automated settings. That means, if you encounter certain environments, the camera may freak out and mess up the image. Overall, unless you are very skilled with film or have an unbeatable deal, I would go with the digital camera.
Olympus did make a digital camera that could take Polaroid Captiva film, the C211. The Kodak DCS-400 series cameras used a film N90 body, mated onto a digital back. It might actually be possible to remove the camera and put a standard back on it to use it as a film camera.
And of course, you can take your film camera and have the film developed and have the photo finisher put the images onto a CD for you.
They use memory cards such as SD (the most popular), CF, XD, or Memorysticks. Think of the memory card as electronic film that can be used over and over again.
Also, instead of buying different ISO (sensitivity level) films, on a digital camera, you can choose the ISO level for the situation you're taking pictures of.
Yes, Thin Film Transistors are used. There also films used to cover the imaging sensor. LCDs also make use of electronic films. You weren't asking about silver halides...
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So far every person who has responded has "missed the point".
The key difference between digital and film photography is how the image is captured. In a film camera the light causes a photochemical reaction in the film, forming the negative of the image (light areas become darkened.) The print is then made from the film negative.
It is true that a digital camera stores the image on a memory card, but the key point is that the actual image is formed electronically when the light is imaged onto a CCD (charge coupled device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) imaging chip. These imagers consist of an array of pixels, each one generating an electric charge that is proportional to the amount of light that has fallen onto it. This charge is digitized (using a high speed analog to digital converter) and then transferred to the memory card.
So yes, the final result is that the image is stored in a memory card which you then download to a computer or directly to a printer. But the actual component that replaces the film in the image plane of the camera is the CCD or CMOS chip.
Film can still have more resolution than even 10 MP digital cameras. However, film can often be of low quality if you do not know how to use it well, or you get it developed at the wrong place. Digital, on the other hand, is much easier to use, edit and develop. However, if you are making really large photos (over 8x11), you will notice a definition change. Another downside to digital is that it usually has automated settings. That means, if you encounter certain environments, the camera may freak out and mess up the image. Overall, unless you are very skilled with film or have an unbeatable deal, I would go with the digital camera.
Generally speaking, no.
Olympus did make a digital camera that could take Polaroid Captiva film, the C211. The Kodak DCS-400 series cameras used a film N90 body, mated onto a digital back. It might actually be possible to remove the camera and put a standard back on it to use it as a film camera.
And of course, you can take your film camera and have the film developed and have the photo finisher put the images onto a CD for you.
They use memory cards such as SD (the most popular), CF, XD, or Memorysticks. Think of the memory card as electronic film that can be used over and over again.
Also, instead of buying different ISO (sensitivity level) films, on a digital camera, you can choose the ISO level for the situation you're taking pictures of.
I hope this is helpful for you.
nope digital camera's uses memory cards
Yes, Thin Film Transistors are used. There also films used to cover the imaging sensor. LCDs also make use of electronic films. You weren't asking about silver halides...
No, they use a memory card (known as an SD card typically) that saves your pictures for you to develop later.
no it uses a card that holds the pics till u put them on your PC
nope...they use memory cards to save photos or videos
no they use memory cards