Film Versus Digital

Finally, a brief overview of film vs. digital game cameras. There has been a great deal of discussion as to which is superior for use as proof, should a sasquatch actually be captured on a camera. Personally, I don’t think it matters a great deal, as no photo will be truly accepted as proof to anyone other than the person who takes it. However, film does have the advantage of having a negative, which can be studied and used to make duplicates, and can be used to ascertain the legitimacy of the photo, if not the subject in the photo. The disadvantage of film is its cost over time, and the need to have it processed, which occasionally goes wrong and results in ruined film. Can you imagine how you would feel if you got something on your camera, particularly this — a suspected Sasquatch, and the film was ruined by an incompetent clerk?!

Digitals have the obvious advantage of having no film cost. Also, the number of photos that can be taken on a media card is much greater than a roll of film, and the likelihood of ruining a photo is minimal as compared to film. Digital cameras are also much quieter than film, use batteries much more efficiently over time, and can be left in the field for longer amounts of time. Their major disadvantage is the unit cost of digital cameras, which can range from $100 to several hundred dollars per unit. Initial cost per unit for inexpensive film cameras has now dropped to as little as $30 per camera, thus 3 or 4 film cameras can be deployed for the cost of a single digital. Over time, however, the cost will even out due to processing charges. My belief is that if you can afford it, digital will be the way to go, but for the ability to deploy numbers of cheap cameras, and to have a negative, film still has the advantage. I believe the single most important factor in camera use is numbers — getting sufficient cameras into the field, in areas with at least an indication of activity, therefore film in this case still leads the way.

In Conclusion

To-date, no one has been successful in capturing a sasquatch on a remote game camera…at least, no one who is talking. One thing we all need to consider is this: It may be that there is simply no subject to capture. However, it is my belief that there is sufficient evidence out there which strongly indicates that there is a subject to be captured, and that it is only a matter of time before that happens. If you want to try to capture the subject on film, I hope this has been of use to you. If you would like more assistance, please contact us via this website, and specify the nature of your request. We will be happy to get someone in touch with you who is familiar with all of the above methods. While photographs will never prove anything conclusively, a good clear photo may at least prove to you that sasquatch are real, and who knows…it may be the thing that kick-starts serious inquiry into the subject.