You will obtain a direct picture from the object instead of digitizing a picture that has already been recorded on a film grain emulsion. There is a greater color spectrum available on computer than obtainable by film and the emulsion process. Instant digital manipulation is possible. Digital images can easily be transmitted to a distant site for insertion into a publication. Today's 35 mm film format can capture 20 million bits of data.
Digital cameras are obviously expensive for the average consumer to buy.
They do not work well in low light conditions, and most medium and high resolution cameras are studio cameras. Using Digital Cameras . New York, New York.