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Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Film Photography Spawned Digital

By Yars Revenga

Photography has developed rapidly over the years with equipment and film working in tandem to pioneer new methods of taking pictures.

35mm film, also referred to as 135 film, can be used for still photographs and motion pictures. The 35mm camera was put on the market in 1934 and was a best seller by the late 1960s and still enjoys success today.

The typical number of exposures on a roll of 35mm film is 36. However, the number of exposures can vary depending on the needs of the photography and cost constraints. Disposable cameras can be found in 6, 8, 10, or 15 exposure quantities.

In 1913, the American Tourist Multiple was released to the public. Inaccessibly expensive, photography enthusiasts would have to wait until 1925, when the 35mm Leica camera was released at a more affordable price.

The Germans produced the 35mm Leica which took the world by storm. It has since taken over the world of photography as the standard in cameras. Outfitted with a superior lens in addition to its compact size, it's no wonder the 35mm Leica has its world class reputation.

Film cartridges were not introduced until 1934, when the Kodak Company released the Kodak Retina. The Kodak Retina was manufactured in Germany. In 1960, photography would take another industrial leap the Single Lens Reflex camera (SLR).

The SLR camera, Single Lens Reflex system, took the world of photography by storm and hasn't looked back since. These cameras were more intuitive to handle than its predecessors. Multiple functions such as a viewfinder, preview screen and a motor to advance the film.

Digital SLRs are currently on the evolutionary crest of cameras. Will they ever compare to film is a question that many photography enthusiasts ponder. The digital SLR appears to have secured its place in the foreseeable future of photography.

Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji and Ilford are the leaders of the camera making world. These visionaries have all contributed to the evolution of photography and will undoubtedly be a part of future advancements. The traditional 35mm film camera will never be forgotten and has played an integral role in the popularization of photography on all levels.

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