----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom C" Subject: RE: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?
> Bizarre yes... To me, if I'm going to spend a significant amount on a camera > system... specifically to reap the benefits of a larger format... with each > shot costing commensurately more... I suspect I will change the way I shoot. > Not that I don't usually take the time to survey my surroundings, > carefully compose, expose and the rest. I choose to use AF and sometimes AE > because of the convenience... in a way that can tend to hasten one through > the process. It is the deliberate forced lack of these that I think (hope) > will push me into an even more disciplined approach. Tom, if you want discipline, find a dominatrix. :`) Seriously though, Rob is correct. You can take a disciplined approach no matter what format of camera you are using, but you have to refuse to take the shortcuts of convenience. However, you can do everything right with 35mm or small format digital (best lenses, rock stable tripod, etc) and still be wasting your time if the format isn't giving you what you want. A 6x7II isn't going to force much discipline on you, it still allows for auto exposure. It will force you to focus the lens yourself, and thats about it. It will teach you to shoot with fewer focal length opportunities, which is something both useful and frustrating. Most of the discipline it will teach you is similar to what you would get on a forced march: carrying a heavy weight over a long distance. William Robb
