Digital cameras are indeed amazing and an almost effortless tool for photography. With one memory card, you can shoot any angle, any time, thousands of times. Of these thousands of images taken, of which the majority would be suitable, only a very small percentage of the images are processed and printed. And yet, where is the work put forth? Masters-of-photography have studied and learned, much through trial and error, the photography film medium – film speed and grain, response curves, and tonal range. The speed at which digital photography is taken leaves the potential for less thought in each image.
The film camera, whether the time and cost of film or otherwise, involves much more thought to ensure that every image has the correct film exposure, composition, and lighting. A proper guide to photography and techniques is most definitely needed to understand the work that goes into making a camera work – whether it’s a 35mm, medium format, or large format camera. After all, you may not have the chance to go back with photo film to try and take the photo again. The result, however somewhat inconsistent, is a high percentage of used and printed images – especially when compared to digital. And as many film photographers will argue, the strangest occurrences can become the greatest mistakes on film and result in a more invoking image.
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