Digital?

santino · Jun 21, 2004

Hi all!

terri · Jun 21, 2004

I can appreciate digital for its convenience and instant results - BUT I would never be able to advance into some of the alternative photographic techniques I do without film. And I think looking at and holding a beautifully exposed archival B&W print is kind of magical.

Film will always rule for me.

cowbert098 · Jun 21, 2004

I got into photography with digital and have never touched a film camera (other than a disposable one). I don't think I would have picked photography up as a hobby if it wern't for digital cameras. They are a big money saver in the long run.

ZacKrohn · Jun 21, 2004

I'm a big film guy. I do enjoy dig from time to time. My dad just bought a D70 for his birthday. Havent been able to try it out yet but I am looking forward

. Still film is defiantly prefered

airgunr · Jun 21, 2004

We have a Digital camera that my wife uses for the most part. I shoot some with it but mostly I shoot 35mm format.

Alison · Jun 21, 2004

I have shot with both, and prefer my digital Canon 10D. I used to have a G1 and while it was a nice camera for the money the prints didn't compare to a traditional film camera. The 10D is a digital SLR so I don't feel I am losing anything. Also, as a bonus I can show my clients their pictures before I leave a shoot and they can make sure we got some they like, and pick out the favorites.

ksmattfish · Jun 21, 2004

I voted "no" even though I just posted a bunch of digi cam pics. 99% of my photography is BW film, and most of the remaining 1% is color film.

photong · Jun 22, 2004

I only said yes because I have a small one, and I do use it along with my slr...it depends on what job i need to do to determine which i use.

Scott WRG Editor · Jun 22, 2004

It depends of the subject and usage. I do alot of aviation photography and for the most part I use the images primarily on my web site, so digital is the preferred method. When I photograph other subject, especially ones I know will be printed or enlarged I prefer film.

santino · Jun 22, 2004

I see, I use my old Praktica MTL 5B. However, I can't imagine to live without it

(gotta admit that I own a digital one too, but I don't really use it, aint nothing of that high grade stuff). So I prefer my Praktica with her 3 Objectives and her Nikon flash. But I agree Scott WRG Editor, it really depends on the subject and usage, but don't let that old good film die!

StvShoop · Jun 22, 2004

i got the impression there were more film people at this forum than digital.
maybe your topic title scared them away

danalec99 · Jun 22, 2004

Digital here. I'm aware of the quality of the film, which is far ahead at this juncture. But I do not have the patience to deal with the delay. If I were a pro, then that might have been a different story. But as a student, I prefer instant results and move on.

Talking about careers; I think most photographic occupation calls for a digital right now. Prime examples - Photo journalism, wedding etc.

Cheers!

redlightboogie · Jun 24, 2004

Digital is too fast and right now for me. I enjoy the time consuming process of sitting there with a tank and chemicals processing the film and then spending countless hours in the darkroom trying to get the print just right. With digital that can all be done in a fraction of the time. Film is more rewarding if you ask me. And I just don't like the look and lack of archivalness of digitalness...but what do I know...I'm just a newbie here

TwistMyArm · Jun 24, 2004

Negatory good buddy!

i like yoda · Jun 24, 2004

Yes, and I don't even have a DSLR! I just use my Olympus PnS. And it's only 5 MP's. Soon I'll be getting an old Canon AE-1 for practice with film. After that I'll start saving for a Digital Rebel.