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It may seem surprising in this era of digital this and automatic that to realize that there are many photographers who still prefer the 35mm film camera. There are probably several big reasons for this trend. Schools of photography still use them to teach their students how to take a really good picture. The adjustment of lighting, getting the right angle and discovering the many techniques that can be used in photography can only be done with a film camera.

It is difficult to find a digital camera that will go into a fully manual mode without a huge expenditure. That is probably why a 35mm film camera body is a great bargain today. You can get a camera with a decent lens for less than a standard point and shoot digital. It is a fact that a $500 camera body from ten years ago can be found on online auctions for $50. It may make the owner feel bad, but that same owner may well be taking pictures with sharper colors, more distinct contrasts and a number of interesting effects.

Some of the middle priced 35mm cameras are still ranked quite high on the list. The Minolta 35mm camera is one of those that has withstood the test of time. A used body will cost pennies on the dollar compared to some of the new models and will perform just as well.

Another great reason to stick with a 35mm film camera is you have the opportunity to develop and print your own photographs. The developing process offers many avenues for creativity that far exceed turning on your computer and hitting "print". A less than perfect picture of an object can be tweaked into exactly what you were looking for without the price of an expensive photo processing program.

To some this may seem like too much of a challenge, but to the artisan who values their creativity it is exactly what is needed. What greater feeling of accomplishment can there be. As you look at the picture developing, you decide what direction you want to take it in. Should you leave it in a little longer or stop the process early to achieve your effect. It is all in your hands, not in those of a software developer or a point and shoot camera company.

A point and shoot 35mm camera will offer you the same benefits. You can buy a roll of film, take the pictures and process them yourself. This art is the one taught by professional schools of photography and in most college classes. Hobbyists still work with these cameras because they like the ability of changing angles and getting a different exposure with a flick of a button. They can change settings, even on a point and shoot that can get a sharp picture of a football play, or a close-up of a blooming bird of paradise.

Doing a web search for a 35mm film camera will lead you to many retailers that can get you fixed up with a great SLR with a lens for under $150. It will be the type of camera that you can teach a child or grandchild to use so they actually know HOW to take a picture and not just aim and shoot and think they accomplished something.

Read more about 35mm film cameras and more photography subjects in Minolta 35mm Camera.

Select the Right Zoom Lens When Purchasing Your New Point and Shoot Digital Camera

When you’re shopping for a point and shoot digital camera, you want to make a checklist of the major features that will help you decide which camera to buy. In this article we discuss the zoom lens and how it is important to choose the right zoom lens features when selecting your camera.

A zoom lens lets you change the focal length of the camera. This means simply that the lens lets you choose how much the camera will magnify the image by zooming in and out of a scene when you are composing your shot. Generally, the higher the zoom magnification, the better.

You will commonly see cameras sold with magnification of 2x, 3x and even 5x on some better point and shoot cameras. Make sure that the zoom refers to optical zoom. The optical zoom refers to movement of the elements in the lens to perform the magnification. This type of zoom will ensure your images are in sharp focus throughout the camera’s entire zoom range. You should also check to see that the optics are made of glass and not plastic. A glass lens will give you better images without distortion. This is what the best 35mm camera lenses – Nikon, Leica, Canon – have and it’s what you should also demand in your point and shoot camera.

There is another type of zoom called digital zoom. Digital zoom does not use optics to magnify an image, rather it simply takes a group of pixels in the image and processes them to make them look bigger. The result is the image will be blurry and grainy. This is not what you are looking for.

When comparing cameras, ignore the digital zoom and look only at the optical zoom since that will tell you the real capabilities of the camera.

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Looking for advanced-level point-and-shoot with wide angle lens, fast shutter, under $500. leica, canon, etc.?

I'm familiar with Canon, and I've heard good things about Nikon as well. Leica would be nice, but expensive most likely...

I want something that is decent in low-light conditions, as well, but with point-and-shoots, you can only hope for so much.

A wide angle lens is important

The Sigma DP-1 comes closest to meeting your needs. It has a DSLR size sensor (20.7x13.8mm) with a 16.6mm f4 (28mm equivalent) wide angle lens. The major shortcoming of this camera is its lack of an optical zoom. Although the size of the sensor should give good results at higher ISO settings, the f4 lens is really too slow for low-light shooting. The DP-1 costs about $625.00.

I must agree with everyone who has suggested a DSLR since there are several models close in price to the DP-1.

When shooting in low-light without using flash, lens speed is critical. A DSLR allows you to choose a fast lens like a 50mm f1.4 which is 3 stops faster than an f4 lens. This allows you to shoot at a lower ISO. To get the same shutter speed using an f1.4 lens at ISO 200, an f4 lens will require shooting at ISO 1600 - 3 stops.

ISO 200
f1.4 @ 1/125 sec.
f2 @ 1/60 sec. -1 stop
f2.8 @ 1/30 sec. -2 stops
f4 @ 1/15 sec. -3 stops

ISO 400 +1 stop

ISO 800 +2 stops

ISO 1600 +3 stops
f1.4 @ 1/1000 sec.
f4 @ 1/125 sec.

Obviously its better to shoot at ISO 200 with an f1.4 lens.

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