Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/02/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Reasons to use film
From: "animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:23:33 +0100
References: <BCEKKGNGDPMOIPMEJONBIEOPDNAA.phong@doan-ltd.com>

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From: "Phong" <phong@doan-ltd.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 3:59 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Reasons to use film


> Frank Dernie wrote, in response to Dave Rodgers:
> > 2) Bigger IS better for digital sensors just as it is for film but size
> > for size digital is better than film IME.
>
> with which I agree, although as I don't care for size per se,
> the more relevant question is which provides better image quality,
> dollar for dollar.  Even more relevant is whether digital is good
> enough at an acceptable price point, which it is for me.
>
> The most compelling reason for me to use digital these days is
> not performance (NOT), or cost saving (yes, maybe); it is the instant
> review.  For commissioned work for pay, this is invaluable for the
> insurance and peace of mind.  Also very compelling is the convenience.
> That said, I still prefer film, for now.  Or do I ?
>
> In the end, years from now, only the memory remains, to wit:
> www.phongdoan.com/Photography/HBBH-2004
>
> Cheers,
>
> - Phong
>
> yeah, it's a PAW of sort (taken this past week), so comments,
> criticisms, etc. are welcome and _always_ appreciated.
>
It,s lovely,simon jessurun,amsterdam

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