35mm Cameras links
With a digital camera, you can view images immediately and delete unacceptable images—an undeniable lure. Of course, to take full advantage of digital photography you need a computer -- but it's now possible to print photos on a printer or in a store without a computer at all. See our separate report on
SLR film cameras have interchangeable lenses and have long been accepted as the de facto choice for 'serious' photography. See our separate report on
"Film vs. Digital," an article on Ken Rockwell's website, is interesting.
Photo.net has helpful articles on many aspects of photography, as well as specialized user forums. When we checked, there were hundreds of user comments on point-and-shoot cameras alone, and the correspondents tend to be quite knowledgeable. The article "Buying a Point-and-Shoot Camera" is helpful.
BetterPhoto.com offers a helpful buyer's guide, "All About Point and Shoot Cameras," along with online galleries, discussion groups and information on photography workshops.