I think you are reacting too negatively to the "cartoon effect" statement. It simply means that digital tends to simplify the image a bit. There is a lost of detail as a trade off for smoothness. To me the term describes that perfectly, to you it seems to be a disparagement of your investment.
Remember I was the most pro-digital guy on the list before Pentax actually came out with a DSLR. I clearly understand the benifits of digital, especially to the guy out there trying to make a living with his camera. All I really object to is the insistance that film is, or should be, dead.
graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" -----------------------------------
Rob Studdert wrote:
On 24 Jan 2005 at 21:14, Graywolf wrote:
For most of us photography is a hobby, not a religion. In the end digital is no more true to reality than film, just differently different.
Of course I'm not disputing film has its place and digital imaging is far from a religion but it ain't "cartoon" like either. Having invested significant cash into many film cameras of very high calibre over the years I can only say that I really do think my DSLR has been one of my best camera purchases from a productivity and consistency/quality perspective. I'm pumping out more "life" like prints than I ever attained using film equipment and similar techniques. Is it wrong to try to inform others of how to attain similar success?
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