Let's face it: the film vs. digital debate isn't going away anytime soon. People will always have opinions and find something to compare between the two mediums. Preferences will always be put on the table.
But, for those who are new to photography -- and the question of which is better between the two -- here's a fun video that shows what it's really like to work with both. . thephoblographer.com
Not only did we get a new enthusiast-level digital camera this week in the Z6 III, Pentax and Fujifilm both released new film cameras that very same day. The PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Ted Forbes to discuss! [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-06-19 19:46
Photographers have long debated whether film or digital is better. It's very well agreed these days that the two can easily coexist. More importantly, if someone doesn't know any better, they'd think that they're looking at film when looking at a digital photo. thephoblographer.com »
2024-02-28 23:00
In 2017, I began playing around with a 35mm film camera I had received from my grandparents. This Pentax Spotmatic was simple to use (although the light meter did not work) and it gave me a wonderful sense of accomplishment when I finished a roll of 36 photographs, each one being carefully thought out, more-so […] petapixel.com »
2018-10-19 18:33
Not quite sure about those bulky digital backs for your film cameras? Hong Kong-based The Realizes Co. have come up with a device called Film35, which they are currently funding on Kickstarter. It's essentially a digital "film" that you simply load into your film camera, then shoot as usual. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-02 16:00
Not quite sure about those bulky digital backs for your film cameras? Hong Kong-based The Realizes Co. have come up with a device called Film35, which they are currently funding on Kickstarter. It's essentially a digital "film" that you simply load into your film camera, then shoot as usual. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-02 16:00
Photographer Irene Rudnyk often receives questions about film photography, including from people who wonder why it’s even worth doing when you can slap a VSCO filter onto digital images these days. petapixel.com »
2018-05-03 18:04
For many photographers who grew up using film or maybe learned their skill with film just before the rise of digital technology, film still holds a special place in their heart. If given the opportunity to use film without all the caveats that come with it these days (limited options, limited availability, sending out to a regional lab) many would choose to do so. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-16 23:00
There may be pent-up demand for a device that's going to let you dust off your beloved Nikon F-something and shoot digital with it, but that doesn't mean a crowdfunded project is going to make it possible. dpreview.com »
2017-10-11 16:00
Lots of photographers believe that the Fujifilm film simulations on their cameras really look like film. But is that true? To put this to the test, we're having a bit of fun before the weekend hits. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-18 07:00
Film photography is highly valued for the certain sense of softness that it can deliver vs digital. But under the right circumstances, black and white film can be used to create and capture photos that are incredibly sharp. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-12 13:00
In 2011, I bought a used Fuji Gx617 off eBay, a camera last produced in 1993. I had never photographed with film before so it was a learning curve for sure. Though with persistence and dedication I managed to train myself into a successful landscape photographer. boredpanda.com »
2017-05-31 11:41
Hey folks, Our premium publication, La Noir Image, is featuring Acros this month. Photographers who shoot the film and also use the digital emulation with Fujifilm cameras are welcome to be featured. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-03 19:00
Modern digital photography gets a bad rap, when it comes to the way we assess the character of digital capture. We think it's without character. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-28 16:01
When I first got started in medium format film photography, I found it pretty confusing. But I, like many of you, was basing it off of the digital photography formats available. This can get even more confusing for digital photographers getting into film. So we've got a tutorial video that should sort it out. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-23 07:04
Ever since the advent of digital cameras, some film photographers have dreamed of having a way to convert their beloved film cameras into digital ones. Photographer Robin Guymer took matters into his own hands: using his knowledge of electronics, he converted a Sony NEX-3 mirrorless camera into a digital back for his film Nikon FE […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-07 19:09
While digital photography has taken over film in terms of popularity, there is a recent rise of film shooters, reviving the traditional process of analog photography. However, due to sheer convenience and accessibility issues, many films were developed, scanned digitally and printed by commercial or digital ink-jet printers. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-20 17:13
Single lens reflex (SLR) system was a game-changer in film photography by allowing the photographer to see exactly what the camera is seeing through the lens. While digital photography has succeeded film, the operational concepts and mechanics of a traditional film SLR remains the same in the modern digital SLR cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-09 23:07
For a recent project, I was tasked with shooting a hot rod. It was exciting from the beginning, because this particular kind of car is pretty rare here where I live. The owner also requested that their dog sit on the car’s fender, and for the photos to be huge — 100 megapixels were too […] petapixel.com »
2016-10-01 18:08
"It was my goal to really capture the spirit of the person," says talented portrait photographer Jaimie Milner about the people she photographed for her book over the last decade. She noticed that there was already adequate coverage for talented black men in cinema and music.
"I usually have eureka moments in odd places," says Indian professional photographer Harshith Dambekodi about when inspiration strikes him. He makes sure that he sets aside time to pursue personal projects while juggling a handful of commercial ones.
Alex Miller (aka Liquid Verve) has had a rapid rise throughout her photography career. It took her only 18 months to turn pro after first picking up a camera. That's impressive. However, Miller doesn't get lost in her success; rather, she is overly modest about her achievements.
"I am an artist photographer," writes Alessa Grande in her artist bio. Hailing from Salzburg, Germany, she found inspiration to enter the world of photography from her father. After borrowing his camera, she became hooked on the craft.
“I’m inspired by the stories that our clients come in with,” Marina LaBaff, the owner of A Million Monarchs Boudoir, tells me. “Some of them will bring you to your knees with the weight of what a mother carries on her shoulders, and some will make you laugh or smile so hard.
Portrait photography is a highly versatile genre. You have the standard "for my Linkedin" headshot right through to the self-analytical self-portrait. Of course, there's a place for something basic, but they're never the type of portraits that remain in the viewer's mind.
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