Bob wrote:
> Finally, on a strictly logical basis, the analogy between film and
> batteries doesn't work since (at least until the advent of digicams)
> film is a sine qua non of photography, whereas batteries aren't.
Bob,
I was with you up till this point. My analogy wasn't meant to be
thoroughgoing. The point was merely that if you want to do photography,
there are some things you need to remember to bring along: a camera, a lens,
some film. If one can remember these things, surely one can remember extra
batteries.
I certainly agree that you are one who MIGHT legitimately need all-manual
cameras; yet you yourself used battery-using cameras in those remote
locations. And when you replaced your stolen gear, you again bought
battery-dependent cameras.
I'm not saying they're not nice to have, or that they don't lend peace of
mind, but, tell me, who really DOES really need all-mechanical cameras, if
you don't?
--Mike
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