[Leica] Leica's Demise???

[Afterswift at aol.com (Afterswift@aol.com)]

In a message dated 5/25/05 9:33:47 AM, lug-request@leica-users.org writes:


> I just have the general impression that people who actively use Leica gear
> and just don't have them parked on a shelf as they gleefully play with 
> their
> digital point and shoots have a more positive view of the future of Leica.
> For the obvious reason that they just know directly how useful the stuff 
> is.
> To produce images.
> 
> 
> Mark Rabiner
> 
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Let's not be myopic about film technology. It is very adaptable. For 
example, 
I now shoot color film in my Leicas, have the negs transferred to CDs, then 
print from the CDs to Kodak glossy inkjet stock. Even if my CDs become 
unreadable, I still have my negs. What other technology can give you that 
kind of 
backup and insurance?

I still like to use my darkroom for B&W. When I now give a genuine silver 
print to a friend, I can see true appreciation. 

I doubt that digital replace film. I see a creative choice for all 
generations to come. 

Bob