Bruce Dayton wrote: > It is ironic how often those who actually start to use a > DSRL, thinking they will use film cameras along with it, find > that they rarely use the film cameras anymore.
I find that my digital camera is used alongside my film cameras. Although I am reducing the number of film cameras I had, this reduction would have occurred regardless of Pentax DSLR availability. > One thing to remember, is that almost all those who like > digital used to shoot film. It's not as if they have no clue > what shooting film is like. They have tried both and found > digital to be more preferable (not without issues, but film > has issues too). Remember I am talking about comparably > handling cameras - film SLR vs. DSLR. When I had a Coolpix > 990 P&S digital and my film cameras, I still shot film for > anything beyond quick snaps. With a DSLR, well I sold all my > film equipment. I prefer operating the LX to the *ist D. I worry far more about loss of digital images, than I do negatives or slides. Some of my friends and family still do not have computers, so e-mailing them pictures or sending them a CD is not an option. Ordering a second (or third) set of prints with development of the film is still cheap. I like slides. I like B&W film. I like loading film into my cameras. Many folk state the instant capture and review of the image is the all important feature, and being able to e-mail a picture immediately a 'must have' today. Even I know if I have got the shot I want with my LX, so the immediate review of the shot isn't a major importance to me and pictures I have taken and e-mailed straight away I have done so more or less because I can. I will continue to use digital as another format. Malcolm
