[Leica] It's all or nothing with you, not me

[daniel.ridings at edd.uio.no (Daniel Ridings)]

Bob, I'm a film shooter. Irrational, but I am. But even I can see that
35mm is going to go the same route as earlier formats. Some of them
survive, but not in the mainstream anymore. I figure I'm old enough that I
can just observe it. But I would never dream of encouraging my children
(two are interested in photography) to bother with film. Why waste their
time? My son looks at me chucking the tanks back and forth and just
doesn't see the magic of it all.

I did point to a Pentax 43/1.9 lens and point out that it was as good as
the stuff I use and it disappeared. I think he processes film at school
(he's studying media).

Daniel

> Daniel,
>
> Why we're in this all or nothing mode of thinking about photo technology I
> don't know. You sound like the boxing fan who isn't satisfied unless one 
> or the
> other pugilist is knocked out. Sure, there's a lot to be said for digital, 
> but
> film is no shrinking violet. There are times when you want a negative. When
> you long for the 24x36 format and its marvelous lens family. When you
> appreciate the simplicity of a well-made and rugged camera that doesn't 
> fear dust on
> the film plane. When you need the silver image for permanency. I'm sure you
> could come up with many more advantages of film.
>
> Bob
>
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