Digital BW, The Print

Finn: I too still use film - and you gave me a lot to think about. Like  you, 
I don't have to "please" clients, although I sure hope that some prints  sell 
when I exhibit, or my gallery will not be very happy. I have a film and  
contact file named "rejects." I went through it recently and found lots of  images 
I want to work with. I have no idea why I rejected those images years ago  - 
and am now very excited working with them. I do keep looking at websites  
comparing digital cameras, and inspecting the new digital cameras and  prints of 
friends. I also notice that many of the stores where I always  bought film have 
closed, or no longer carry some of the film I want - or  the film is no 
longer made.  The other day, it cost me $16.98 US per  36 roll of P 1600 ). I will 
pay a small pro lab for processing. ( I dread  getting the bill). 
I feel so comfortable with my cameras and scanners, and I  can't face having 
to learn another whole new technology ( it was hard enough to  dive into 
computers and Photoshop and scanners and assorted printers at my  advanced age), 
let alone abandon all the expensive equipment.  I'm  still clueless about what 
RAW means! However, I think that eventually we'll  have to bite the bullet and 
go digital. The big decision: Nikon or Canon.
 
                             Good luck,
                                   Arlene
www.arlenelove.com
 
 


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