With film photography, the image (shadow) is fixed by a photosensitive material usually made with silver that reacts to the light, capturing the image on various sized grains of silver. With digital photography, an electronic sensor reacts to the light, capturing the images on identically sized pixels.
Are film cameras better than digital?
Film is better at capturing subtle details and color contrasts, especially between black and white. Lower initial costs. Traditional film cameras are generally cheaper than digital cameras. No fear of your camera losing power.
Do professional photographers use film or digital?
Professional photographers today follow a more digital workflow. The advantage to using digital is greater than that of film when it comes to modern photography. For commercial photographers, it costs much less to shoot in digital than film.
What are the advantages of a digital camera over film?
Digital cameras are more convenient than film cameras, and since buying and developing film are not necessary, operating costs are lower. Also, a captured image can be instantly checked on the monitor and, if necessary, retaken.