Digital Photography Manual

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What is a 35mm digital camera?

I want to sign up for a digital photography class and it says that a 35mm digital camera with manual options is preferred. What does this mean? I have a nikon s700. Does this mean I should get a DSLR like a D90? Help?


Ask your teacher again to clarify if what you need is a film SLR or a digital SLR. 35mm cameras use film. The two samples below are brand new film SLRs.

This is an example of a digital 35mm SLR camera. ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/165828-USA/Nikon_1796_F100_35mm_SLR_Camera.html ) The picture includes a lens but the actual item does not. You will need to buy a lens for it. It's called digital for its use of an LCD to show current settings and for the use of buttons and a menu system to change those settings. Make no mistake. This camera uses 35mm film.

This is an example of a manual (older mechanical type) 35mm SLR camera with lightmeter. ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/112196-USA/Nikon_1689_FM10_35mm_SLR_Camera.html ) This one includes a zoom lens. Ask your photography instructor if you can use this instead if what he requires is a film SLR.

You can find cheaper secondhand cameras at eBay. Just look under "Film SLRs" and make sure you get one with a working lightmeter and an attached lens.

If what you need is a digital SLR, here are your choices. ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/SLR-Digital-Cameras/ci/6222/N/4288586280 )

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