Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Robert 
Morrison <rmorrison@p...> wrote:
> On 6/16/03 6:06 PM, "Anthony Atkielski" <anthony@a...> wrote:
> 
> > Claude writes:
> > 
> >> The Sigma SD-9 acts more like film than any other
> >> single shot digicam and it's only $1,200 street
> >> price ...
> > 
> > You can get an excellent film SLR for $250 or so.
> > 
> And it won't be outdated in another six months...and your 
"negatives" won't
> be obsolete either when the technology improves 
likewise...you can simply
> rescan the film.  If you capture the image with a 6megapixel 
camera...that's
> all image will ever be.
> 
> Robert

Every system has its limitations. If you shoot a Holga you can still 
get creative images that are fun. Shoot 35mm and perhaps you 
will get into a situation you wish for 4x5 or even 8x10... come on 
people... just because its digital doesn't mean its not a capable 
system. Its a TOOL thats all... if its for you fine, if not... fine! But 
don't claim its trash and not worth the money for everyone. If I 
paid for film, processing, and scanning for all the images I have 
run through my digital cameras it would be WAY more than the 
cost of the digital camera. My S2 is on image 4300 ish... divided 
by 36 exp per roll x about $7 per roll = over $800... just for the 
film, no processing. Its also much easier to get through airports!
Digital won't be outdated in 6 months! Yes newer cameras come 
out and offer more but that doesn't mean that your camera stops 
working! Your car is also outdated in 1 year with that analogy, my 
guess is you don't run out and buy a new one or consider yours 
obsolete. I get tired of the digital bashing... its a tool people, thats 
all! Use it or not, whatever, but thats your opinion for your 
workflow. Why do you bash the concept! It works great for some.

Dave