Hi Frank, I think my feelings are coincidental with yours wrt film. I'm still undecided if I want a DSLR, but I really like these smaller, prosumer, digicams. They make snaps so easy, and, like you said, communicating with family and friends is just great. I really see no reason to use a film camera for little snaps, eBay, communicating with folks, sharing information, and the like. Not long ago someone on the list asked me how a certain Pentax hood and filter system went together. A quick snap from the Sony and, bada-bing, in less than a minute they could see for themselves the relationship of the parts.
I use the digi for so many things. I have keys to many of my client's homes. One day I was unsure if I had the right key for a particular house. I took a pic with the digi, emailed it to the client, and in just a moment she was able to compare the key I had with her key, saving a lot of time and aggravation. The idea of a DSLR is very appealing, but 6mp limits the size of the prints. A full frame sensor, lots of GOOD megapixels, and you've really got my interest. However, something like the istDs seems like it might be a good upgrade from the Sony, when the time comes, and a good intro to using the DSLR, getting familiar with software, printing, and so on. Still, it's not a replacement for true B&W, I don't give a rat's patoot what anyone says. Shel > [Original Message] > From: frank theriault > > Much as I love film, and will likely never give it up completely until > forced to by lack of available product, I am envious of the immediacy > of digital. > > Like when Paul posts one of his back yard within minutes of taking it. > Or list members post shots of gatherings mere hours after such > meetings. > > I'm glad she likes her camera, and I'm glad for you that you can see > what she's up to. > > Photography can be a powerful tool.
