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Cameras

Whether it's a photo of a new baby, a wedding or a day at the beach, cameras help us record and remember life's memories. Ask questions about the camera's history and function here.

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Do film cameras have any benefit over digital cameras?

No. Although film cameras are nice when sending a child to camp or on a feild trip, Digital cameras are not only cheaper to develope but there are more places that you can develope them

What film for a polaroid spectra camera?

The Captiva camera film has been discontinued, but you can still track down the dwindling supply for sale on Ebay and the like. The film is called Captiva 95 or 500 film.

WHY is photography an ancient greek word?

The word "photography" comes from the Greek words photoswhich means "light" and graphe' which means "drawing" or "writing," giving us "drawing with light."

What camera does Robot Chicken crew use?

On the Adult swim website there is a behind the scenes video from Robot Chicken: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1725961533/bclid1203024459/bctid2439083001 At about 40 to 45 seconds into it you will see the camera they use to shoot the scenes. To me it looks like it is a Nikon D300. (using live view on an external screen)

Why is your Casio Exilim Camera not working?

I have a problem with my Casio Exilim ex-z55, not work, have a message " system error (0e01) is possible repair at home , thanks.

What camera does the Joker use on the cover of The Killing Joke?

The brand of camera on the cover is "WITZ", which is German for "joke". The design is based on cameras like an old Pentax or Minolta.

What are the advantages of digital surveying equipment?

There are various reasons you may need to survey a piece of land. If you decide to use digital equipment as opposed to traditional equipment you will see many benefits. One there is less chance for human error. Two, the readings will be easier to read. Three there will be less equipment needed.

Who invented the first photograph?

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, 1827, was the first to reproduce a scene using heliography and camer obscura, but history has attributed to his partner, Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre, and early photos are now called daguerrotypes.

Advantage and disadvantage of twin-lens reflex camera?

Twin-lens Reflex -

Advantages -

  • Viewfinder image matches image size.
  • No image blackout at the moment of exposure.

Disadvantages -

  • Parallax is a problem at close distances.
  • Reversed image (image is upright but reversed left to right).
  • Most don't have interchangeable lenses (exception - Mamiya C-series).
  • Can be relatively large and heavy.
Single Lens Reflex -

Advantages -

  • Finder image matches that of the film (no parallax problem but may not have the same coverage as the film plane).
  • Interchangeable lenses and accessories such as bellows or extension tubes.
  • Image is upright and correct left to right.

Disadvantages -

  • Finder image is dimmed by light loss of lens and prism (potentially a problem when working in low light levels).
  • Blackout of view at moment of exposure (some remain blacked out until the film is wound).
  • Movement of mirror and diaphragm may contribute to camera shake.
  • Relatively noisy operation.

twin lens still exist but are not really used anymore, plus the only use film not digital chip

also in our time now its more of antiqe and can be very high priced ^_^

cheers, hope that anwsers u ;)

How much does a night vision camera cost?

These type of cameras can range anywhere from $80 to a few hundred dollars

What is a photography soft box?

A soft box is a 5 sided box made of white cloth. A light is placed behind it facing into the box. ( all of this is just outside of camera view) The subject matter is on the other side of the box. The light shining through the box is defused by the cloth making it appear as soft light on the subject. ( No hard shadows.) This is often called "Window light."