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Re: Do most of you still shoot b&w on film?

2004-02-17 by santacruztacean

>  I am debating whether to jump on board with one of the new mid-priced 
> digital cameras (Canon 10D, etc.), or buy a Contax G2 system second 
> hand and wait another year before I consider digital.  I love the 
> feel of the Contax, but I wondered how many of the fine art 
> photographers in this forum shoot their b&w on digital now.
> 
> -Robert

Robert -

FWIW, I'm expecting to buy a Nikon D70 when it comes out - for business, not for serious 
fine art prints.

Regarding the Contax G2, please give some serious consideration to moving into the Leica 
MP camp (or used M3) - the long term satisfaction you'll get will override the more 
expensive intial cost. And plan on springing for a good film scanner, such as the new 
Nikon - you won't regret it.

Phil

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