Digital cameras are a relatively new invention, born of technological advances in the fields of microprocessors and compact data storage. Aimed at improving and simplifying the process of taking and sharing photos, especially for non-professional users, digital cameras offer both advantages and disadvantages, across different digital models and in comparison with traditional film cameras. In contrast, more advanced cameras, especially those aimed at the professional photographer market, have the ability to save in the uncompressed RAW or TIFF format. These formats result in larger file sizes and are not widely supported by browsers, and therefore require conversion to a different format before they can be shared. Writer Bio
