----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 5:30 PM Subject: Re: Re[6]: So?
> See, this is one of the things that strikes me as being the worst about > d-slr. With film, you can change your film any time you want, and you > are going to have a new look with each film. With digital, it's like you > are stuck with the brand of film that was in the camera when you bought > it. The argument against this, of course, is you can change it anyway > you want in Photoshop or the equivalent. But that also applies to film, > so digital, to me, comes out the loser in that comparison. Add the not > being able to use the film you want to not being able to use the lenses > you want, and digital loses two out of the big three, winning only in > speed of gratification. > > If I'm going to switch, I want better, not just quicker. And I've got > more reservations than those, but I think I've used up all my brain time > today. > > Dan Scott Some good points IMHO. Pretend you aren't already a photographer for some of these. What if you aren't really 'into' computers? What if I don't want to pay for Photoshop ($$$) or learn how to use it as it is so complicated? What if I will always prefer slides and prints from a good photofinisher? What if I don't want to or can't afford to upgrade my existing computer system? What if I don't want a huge and expensive monitor, let alone pay for one. What if I cannot afford to get bigger and bigger hard drives than the rate at which I do now? Now, these aren't *my* concerns, I love computers, build them from the ground up. Always the best, 21" monitor a few hundred GB in hd space, a gb of DDR RAM, P4 1.7ghz (obsolete :)) and not to mention I'm a software pirate and have and can use Photoshop 7 or whatever program I want for free. Not everyone is like me. I have raised some questions, and they are pretty valid, seems that if someone got a DSLR or even a good digicam they have a lot of other extra expenses I've mentioned. They may not like that. I wouldn't. But luckily I'm set up for that already. That's a awful lot of money to get 'digital' pictures. Something tells me DSLRs will be pretty well limited to either, the well-off, or a professional who simply submits his shots and the company or newspaper has the money for the equipment to deal with them? Does anyone understand what I'm saying or am I just typing gibberish? So, got crazy with a digital if you like. Hey, they are out there. To me, my digital P&S is a toy, to take to bars and partys and take fun pictures and email them around. I have never even considered printing them or saving them. If I drop it, it gets stolen, or I spill my beer on it when drunk (a very real situation for myself :)), I won't be happy, but I won't be crying, it only cost $400Cdn. Ok PDMLers, gave ya some ammo, use it! :) Brad Dobo
