[Leica] digital transformation

[leowesson at charter.net (leo)]

I wholly embrace the digital darkroom, best thing since film.   I shoot 
some digital, some film.  Seems like if I think it's going to be 
potential for better photography, i will shoot film.  If i think it's 
going to be a snapshot day, I will shoot digital.  That's as far as my 
personal work goes:  for clients I shoot 100% digital.

To keep it off topic...i was at my local camera shop tonight buying 
some paper and ink and they asked me if i wanted a diet coke or some 
scotch.  of course i said some scotch please and they served me my 
scotch in a fuji film canister.  said they were all out of cups.

Leo


On Apr 27, 2005, at 9:35 PM, Don Dory wrote:

> In the almost five years I have been participating on the LUG, there 
> has
> been a rather dramatic shift in conversation.  When I first started
> paying attention, this was definitely a gear head discussion, we were
> very interested in Marc's book on LTM lenses, long treatises on small
> differences in the 50's, scotch religious wars, Tilley hats and more.
>
> In the last year the transformation to primarily digital has been
> profound; actual Leica discussion has dropped to a very minor part.
> Even film based discussion is a minority.
>
> I understand that for many, the tool does not matter.  Nathan, B.D.,
> Ted, Tina, Sonny, and many others have made the transition to digital 
> an
> easy move.  Strangely enough, for me, the tool does matter: I get along
> fine with a variety of cameras and formats but an M or a SL becomes an
> extension of my eye more so than any other photographic tool.  While I
> respect the need of the professional to streamline workflow, speed up
> the billing process, or just plain know they have the shot in the bag, 
> I
> find great joy in going over new negatives or slides; love the
> serendipity when the combination of chemistry and accident create
> wonderful images far more that looking at an LCD.
>
> So I guess what I am really wondering is, how many of us on the list 
> are
> somewhat nostalgic for film, or have genuinely embraced the digital
> revolution?
>
> Don
> dorysrus@mindspring.com
>
>
>
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