Digital Black and White Photography

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This paper argues that digital cameras are better than analogue cameras. Specifically, the paper looks briefly at the history of digital photography, at its utility in matters such as record-keeping and crime-fighting and at some noteworthy instances of digital photography producing impressive and compelling works. Finally, the paper looks at all of the various reasons why it may be said that digital black and white photography is better than analog black and white photography.

From the Paper:

"More than that, the technology that makes digital black and white photographs possible always runs the risk of becoming obsolete. For instance, the old Epson 2200, 7600, 9600 printers have been pushed aside by Epson Stylus Pro 4800, by the Epson Stylus Pro 7800, and by the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 (FLAAR Network, para.8); simply put, unlike the fairly low-maintenance prints rendered by analog cameras, the "splashy" digital B&W prints of today place photography enthusiasts in the uncomfortable position of seeking out new technological tools that have a (quite literally) a built-in obsolescence factor. Be that as it may, though, most photographers will gladly accept this trade-off if it means the chance to be more creative."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bershadsky, Roman. "US Falls in Orange Light." Niagara in the Night. 2003. Roman Bershadsky. 6 Apr. 2007 <http://www.photo-toronto.com/photos.php?album=25>
• Brunke, John. "Memories." John Brunke: Photographer. N.d. John Brunke. 6 Apr. 2007 <http://www.johnbrunke.com/moments2.html>
• Cooper, Keith. "High Quality Black and White." An Introduction to Digital Black and White Photography. 2007. Keith Cooper. 6 Apr. 2007 http://www.northlight-<images.co.uk/article_pages/intro-digital-black-and-white.html>
• FLAAR Network. "Black and White Digital Photography and Inkjet Printers for B&W Photographic Prints." 2006. FLAARNetwork. 6 Apr. 2007 <http://www.digital-photography.org/blackandwhitedigitalphotographyscanningcameras/blackandwhitedigitalphotography.htm#>
• "History of Digital Photography." Special Interest Art. N.d. Thinkquest.org. 6 Apr. 2007 <http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210380/photography/digital/history.htm>

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