Digital photography hasn't killed the market for film cameras. Plenty of people with digital cameras still use film cameras, and great choices are available in all price ranges. There are a couple of big issues to consider when shopping for a film camera, and lots of features to choose from.
Instructions
1. Get the picture--decide what you're shooting. If you want great vacation and family snapshots, you'll do fine with a point-and-shoot camera. Don't underestimate the quality you can find in these easy-to-operate cameras--many are full-featured with good optics. If serious photography is your bag, look for a single lens-reflex (SLR) camera, which gives you manual control over a number of features.
2. Consider your film choices. For most uses, you'll choose between 35 mm and Advanced Photo System (APS) film. The former is easier to find, cheaper to buy and process, and easier to develop, while the latter (in the proper camera) lets you shoot panoramic and wide-angle shots on the same roll as normal pictures. See Choose Film for Your Camera.
3. Make sure you're aware of the included features, whether looking for point-and-shoot or SLR cameras. Things like flash and zoom lens are almost guaranteed to be found on all models. However, features like date stamp, automatic film loading, winding and rewinding and panorama might not be.
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