Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Subject: Re: [Leica] OT - film resolving power > Since there were so few posts regarding the use of truly high resolution > film and developers, and a great deal of discussion of inkjet printers > rather than point light source enlargers and fine enlarging lenses, it just > occurred to me "digital" was becoming the wave of the future. > > Don R. > Subject: RE: [Leica] OT - film resolving power > > > However, since so many are moving to digital cameras and printers is there any reason to pursue the super high resolution film stock? > > As far as I know, aren't most people here using film cameras? I still > > believe film is a lot more prolific than people realize. Because > > professionals (PJs mostly) are moving to digital, that only makes up a > very > > very small percentage of film use. I believe most amateur photography is > > film, and amateurs make up a huge percentage of cameras "use". > > > > Austin There is a real danger with getting caught up in a herd mentality that always promotes the new at the expense of the old. There are a number of "hybrids" like me---film shooters who scan the negs. I still do not like the all digital results that I see in any manageable price range for a non-pro. There is a flatness and an edge softness in digital that is very unappealing to me. There are also issues with frame size and lens magnification ratios. Sure maybe Canon's new professional digicam is ok, but I would rather a have my M7 and M2---and save the cost difference and put it into more Leica glass. Or into buying more film. :) Since I shoot a lot of wide angle and same day (or same hour!) rapid turnaround time is not an issue with me, I have no use at all for a digital camera that does not perform to my needs and furthermore will be obsolete in two years. To wit: I just sent my M2 to DAG for an overhaul which should carry me into the next decade. Gary - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html