Hi Rob, I don't know where you got the idea that I'd be selling my film cameras, or that I'd consider digital to replace film. No Way! Certainly not B&W, and I will never stop shooting B&W. I don't see giving up on color film, either.
I just received some Nikon NEF files in the post, and a print from one of the list members, so I'm on the way to getting a clearer picture (LOL) of what digital may offer and how it may fit for me. Another list member has offered his istD to use in making the film/digi comparison. There is also a Canon and a Nikon D70 available as well, but I think I'd rather make the first comparison with the istD using Pentax glass. Additionally, the Canon and the D70 owners are not as knowledgeable about their eqipment and processing as the istD owner, and it's important to be able to get the best from all the equipment and media. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 11/23/2004 1:50:48 PM > Subject: Re: *ist DS versus *ist D for the "Digital Newbie" > > On 23 Nov 2004 at 6:50, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > I may have some questions ... Thanks. I'm waiting for another couple of > > sets of RAW files, one from an istD another from a Nikon and a third from a > > Canon. I'd like to grab a DSLR from someone - don't think it matters about the > > brand, or might it? - and shoot identical scenes with film and digitally. > > This should be an interesting comparison should you make your results known to > us. I understand that latitude and highlights are important to you and I'm sure > you will find that the current direct digital imaging can't quite offer what > your polished B&W film techniques can. It is of course a positive media that > has a very abrupt and absolute saturation point unlike neg film which is so non- > linear at that you can often get away with significant over-exposure in the > highlights. > > I think once you've had a decent time with a good DSLR you will appreciate some > of the things that they do do so much better than film (and there are many). > Also I can't believe that you will be selling all your K mount bodies so why > not just load up your favourite B&W in one and keep that with the kit? I very > often still have my film cameras with me when I go out digi-capturing. > > What I'm saying is don't expect a digicam to be a wholesale replacement for all > that you expect from film and vice versa. They both have their place.
