[Leica] Re:Second thoughts about digitals

[gregj.lorenzo at shaw.ca (GREG LORENZO)]

> 
> Digital cameras are best really, for people who actually use their 
> cameras.Not great for people who otherwise shoot 2 rolls a year, 
> who should then stick to film.
> 
> What is the real cost of running a film camera?
> Assume you shoot 10 rolls of film a week. That's 52 rolls a year. 
> Assume film+process is about US$5/roll (conservatively). That's US$2600 a 
> year. 
> 
> Will your DSLR depreciate $2600 a year? For most people who use a EOS 10D 
> or 20D , probably not. ... so the savings in film+process often makes up 
> for 
> the depreciation. 
> 
I think your economics are a little slanted here. Without reference to the 
cost of pc printers, paper, cards, etc. Not to mention the additional cost 
of the digital camera -assuming you already owned a film camera prior to 
purchase.

Meaningless may be a better description.

Regards,

Greg