[Leica] Just Tried an M8

[Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)]

Ah but I am not a professional and not obsessed by cost :) If I was  
obsessed with money i would never have had a leica in the first place.
Frank

On 7 Nov, 2006, at 18:12, Frank Filippone wrote:

> On the financial picture of film vs digital:  100% agreed with Ted.  
> And to the point about shooting sports, digital is the way to
> go, IMO.
>
> $5K is the equivalent of...... 600 rolls of 36 exposure film......   
> Probably a couple or 3 of years of shooting if you have a couple
> of kids doing 2-3 sports a year each.   Certainly can be justified  
> if you do this type of shooting, even as an amateur.
> 200 speed Fuji print film @$2 a roll
> Costco processing at $6 a roll
>
> The choice of brand is probably more dependent on what you had  
> before you decided to go digital... Brand L, N, or C.   Lenses that
> are useable on both film and digital camera is the cheapest  
> solution ( you already have these), but new innovations can change  
> that
> equation.
>
> One reason to go digital.... if you shoot more you will get better  
> at your craft.  Shooting digital allows you to shoot lots,
> without regard to cost.  You will shoot more.  The instant feedback  
> ( chimping) is also an improvement issue.
>
> There are very valid reasons to go digital.  RF or SLR.  There are  
> also emotional reasons to go digital.. I want it!.....
> But you still need the cash to start.....and an upfront investment  
> of several thousand dollars is scary....
>
> Frank Filippone
> red735i@earthlink.net
>
>
>
> But if nothing else, digital certainly for a heavy duty shooter of  
> film,
> digital is the most economical way to go regardless of the extra gear,
> computer, printer etc. In the end one can actually save money in  
> the long
> run.
>
> Obviously for the one or two roll a week or month user it's hardly  
> worth the
> digital cost.
>
> ted
>
>
>
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