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Published: 02.05.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Digital Cameras versus Film Cameras', 1.
  • Essays 'Digital Cameras versus Film Cameras', 2.
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Pixel count is, most likely, the most important aspect in choosing between a digital camera and a film camera. Few digital cameras are comparable with film cameras in this aspect. It requires at least ten megapixels worth of resolution to match the resolution of a film camera. This is equivalent to about a 3900x2600 pixel image file. There are two reasons behind having a high number of pixels. First, more pixels means better quality, especially when you are working with large prints. Second is the ability to crop the picture to meet your expectations. The only digital cameras that are available, that fill this requirement, are quite expensive and may not be what you need (Digital Liquidators). The downfall of film cameras is that you do not know how good your picture will turn out until you receive it back from the lab. …

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