Comparison
of various camera types
Type of System Advantages Disadvantages
35mm SLR
(prints)

  • moderate equipment cost
  • film and processing available everywhere
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  • color variability
  • film must be processed
  • negatives must be stored
    • Consumer-Level
    Digital Camera

  • instant results
  • no film costs
  • easy integration with software
  • consistency difficult to achieve
    • Professional
    Digital Camera

  • instant results
  • no film costs
  • easy integration with software
  • good image quality
  • high equipment cost

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