APS Film in Europe?
Jul 15th, 2002, 11:33 AM
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Julie,<BR><BR>I live in Switzerland and they sell APS cameras here - so I imagine the film must also be available.<BR><BR>However, it's my impression that the APS technology is kinda stillborn - not 35mm film, but not digital either, so I would go for a classic 35mm or a digital camera if I were you.<BR><BR>Hope this helps,<BR>Andre
Jul 15th, 2002, 04:56 PM
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I agree with Andre's description of APS as stillborn. Minolta, for instance, is no longer making APS cameras. <BR><BR>Compare prices and availability of APS vs. 35mm film and processing--APS losses out almost all the time. (go to www.bhphoto.com and look at the prices--comparable APS film is close to 2x the price per exposure as 35mm film).<BR><BR>Yes APS film and developing is out there, but not in nearly the same quantity (or quality or variety) as 35mm film<BR><BR>Take a look at<BR><BR>www.photo.net<BR><BR>if you want a detailed discussion of APS technology, but for the sake of longevity of your equipment, cost of film/processing, and quality of prints, generally 35mm is the best choice.
Jul 15th, 2002, 06:54 PM
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APS film was freely available in France too! Just to offer a dissenting opinion I love my canon elph II camera & the photos I get out of it! Yes, the negatives are a bit smaller than 35mm but that is not a big issue unless you are planning on 'blowing up' prints to a much bigger size. I love the flexibility of the 3 different print sizes - my panoramic photos in France turned out fantastic. Also make sure you get some B&W films as well - the prints look wonderful!<BR>You can check out reviews of my particular camera at epinions...<BR>http://www.epinions.com/elec_Cameras-APS_CanonELPHH-Canon_ELPH_2<BR>
