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It used to be usual for studios to buy their film in case lots direct from Kodak. Kodak treated them just like they were a large photo store. I do not know if that is still the case, or not. -- Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Dave said: "Someday we might see ourselves having to order film from places like B&H because finding a good selection if any downtown might be tough. And we might become dependent on mail order processing, which for the most part is the way slides always have been. But I doubt we will see film literally disappear. I'm considering trying to process color negatives at home. But that part only and then scan the negs as usual." Dave, you just explained my life, LITERALLY. I have to order all of my film from Photocontinental in Brisbane, which is a complete pain in the butt. I order propacks by the dozen, which means CONSTANT mail ordering, and BIG outlays of money at any one given time - a normal film order for me is in excess of au$300, and I do this at least once or twice per fortnight. It drives me completely in sane - particularly as I am a "touch and see" type of person and I like to be able to browse everything that is available to me, pick it up, turn it over etc, but with my film, I have to go by whatever the salesperson on the phone tries to tell me. It also means that I have to know at least 2 weeks in advance for all of my bookings to allow time for me to order film in specific to the job. The only film I can buy in town is Fuji Superior 100, 200 and 400, (which I have used MANY a time, when I have been "stuck"), Kodak Select Black and White (which I HATE), and the new Kodak High Definition (which only comes in equivalent to ISO 200 in Australia, I *think*). ALL of my processing is also mail order, which means it takes 2-3 weeks for my prints to come back from the time I sent them off. Just had a nice surprise this morning, got back some prints from a shoot I did on Frid. 21 Nov - exactly 2 weeks ago! Woohoo! That was QUICK by my standards. I too, have been considering processing my own colour negs at home, but have decided against standing there inhaling chemicals all day, and plus the *istD is imminent, so I won't NEED to worry about silly little things like film anymore! tan. - Original Message - From: "Dave Miers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:25 AM Subject: Re: Silly Digital Survey Someday we might see ourselves having to order film from places like B&H because finding a good selection if any downtown might be tough. And we might become dependent on mail order processing, which for the most part is the way slides always have been. But I doubt we will see film literally disappear. I'm considering trying to process color negatives at home. But that part only and then scan the negs as usual. Unlike some here I actually enjoy the process of scanning and working on my photos. I cannot deny the urge for the digital gear but truly wonder if that's mostly gearitis rather then need or even should. I'm not running a production line here but lovingly pursuing my hobby ya know. If I could do that it would eliminate the trip and the wait for the processing and remove me from being dependant on the market. I'm going to take a class in college on photography next semester and although they deal with B&W only there, I'm hoping the instructor can also guide me through color film processing. Dave - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:56 AM Subject: Re: Silly Digital Survey On 29 Nov 2003 at 9:59, Shel Belinkoff wrote: With fond memories of surveys past : 1) How many Catching up again: Unfortunately I fit none of the categories offered. I haven't moved to digital but for snaps as I'm not yet comfortable with the level of K mount camera offered by Pentax. I do however see myself eliminating my use of film in the 35mm realm given a suitable body. And I'll still be pushing film through my MF bodies as long as it's produced and supported. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com "You might as well accept people as they are, you are not going to be able to change them anyway."
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Dave said: "Someday we might see ourselves having to order film from places like B&H because finding a good selection if any downtown might be tough. And we might become dependent on mail order processing, which for the most part is the way slides always have been. But I doubt we will see film literally disappear. I'm considering trying to process color negatives at home. But that part only and then scan the negs as usual." Dave, you just explained my life, LITERALLY. I have to order all of my film from Photocontinental in Brisbane, which is a complete pain in the butt. I order propacks by the dozen, which means CONSTANT mail ordering, and BIG outlays of money at any one given time - a normal film order for me is in excess of au$300, and I do this at least once or twice per fortnight. It drives me completely in sane - particularly as I am a "touch and see" type of person and I like to be able to browse everything that is available to me, pick it up, turn it over etc, but with my film, I have to go by whatever the salesperson on the phone tries to tell me. It also means that I have to know at least 2 weeks in advance for all of my bookings to allow time for me to order film in specific to the job. The only film I can buy in town is Fuji Superior 100, 200 and 400, (which I have used MANY a time, when I have been "stuck"), Kodak Select Black and White (which I HATE), and the new Kodak High Definition (which only comes in equivalent to ISO 200 in Australia, I *think*). ALL of my processing is also mail order, which means it takes 2-3 weeks for my prints to come back from the time I sent them off. Just had a nice surprise this morning, got back some prints from a shoot I did on Frid. 21 Nov - exactly 2 weeks ago! Woohoo! That was QUICK by my standards. I too, have been considering processing my own colour negs at home, but have decided against standing there inhaling chemicals all day, and plus the *istD is imminent, so I won't NEED to worry about silly little things like film anymore! tan. - Original Message - From: "Dave Miers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:25 AM Subject: Re: Silly Digital Survey > Someday we might see ourselves having to order film from places like B&H > because finding a good selection if any downtown might be tough. And we > might become dependent on mail order processing, which for the most part is > the way slides always have been. But I doubt we will see film literally > disappear. I'm considering trying to process color negatives at home. But > that part only and then scan the negs as usual. Unlike some here I actually > enjoy the process of scanning and working on my photos. I cannot deny the > urge for the digital gear but truly wonder if that's mostly gearitis rather > then need or even should. I'm not running a production line here but > lovingly pursuing my hobby ya know. > > If I could do that it would eliminate the trip and the wait for the > processing and remove me from being dependant on the market. I'm going to > take a class in college on photography next semester and although they deal > with B&W only there, I'm hoping the instructor can also guide me through > color film processing. > > Dave > - Original Message - > From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:56 AM > Subject: Re: Silly Digital Survey > > > > On 29 Nov 2003 at 9:59, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > > > With fond memories of surveys past : > > > > > > > > > 1) How many > > > > Catching up again: > > > > Unfortunately I fit none of the categories offered. I haven't moved to > digital > > but for snaps as I'm not yet comfortable with the level of K mount camera > > offered by Pentax. I do however see myself eliminating my use of film in > the > > 35mm realm given a suitable body. And I'll still be pushing film through > my MF > > bodies as long as it's produced and supported. > > > > Rob Studdert > > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ > > Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 > > > >
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On 29 Nov 2003 at 9:59, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > With fond memories of surveys past : > > > 1) How many Catching up again: Unfortunately I fit none of the categories offered. I haven't moved to digital but for snaps as I'm not yet comfortable with the level of K mount camera offered by Pentax. I do however see myself eliminating my use of film in the 35mm realm given a suitable body. And I'll still be pushing film through my MF bodies as long as it's produced and supported. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
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> -- 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > -- completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > -- equipment cabinet)? Nope, not me! I've still got loads of film and SLR Camera equipment and normally only shoot film. > -- 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who > -- is actually > -- selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > -- count in this survey. Well I guess I don't count since I'm still tossing the idea around. > -- 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > -- around for one reason or another, although you do not use, > -- and have not > -- used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? Well I own a 4 MP digital P&S, but have basically been totally disgusted with it's focusing, shutter lag, lack of decent flash power and no hot shoe, lack of contrast, color, and sharpness, eating of batteries, lack of raw file output, icky viewfinder and the LCD is totally useless outside in the daytime. Did I miss anything? GRRR! So again I leave the digital at home and only use it for selling stuff on ebay for the most part. Thus far I've only found digital aggravating in performance and don't enjoy my experience with this camera (Minolta Dimage s404). I have a hard time being creative with it as I am with 35mm SLR's. I'm really unsure at this point if I would be happy even with a digital SLR and since to finance such a move I would have to sell my existing equipment it doesn't seem logical at this point to me. My biggest concern here I guess is getting taken for the value of my existing equipment in the future if prices continue to drop. If I go digital at this point I would also have to switch to either Nikon or Canon since I've not been impressed with the reports or results of the *istD thus far and it is only a first generation camera as well. The pros seem to think 6MP is enough, but considering the ppi's I get from scanning with only 2830dpi scanner generate a larger image you gotta wonder. If the canon 10D price only had 10 true MP I'd bite I think. For right now I'm considering switching to all canon or nikon though to get in line for it though. That's gonna be tough though as selling my pentax equipment is going to be almost like selling part of myself. Lots of memories there! > -- 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members > -- are there. > -- > -- shel > -- Well I'm here :) Dave
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Shel, I woudl think that I am a 3a. I use the *ist D extensively but have used my LXen since getting it. I still plan on shooting my 35mm and my medium format along with the DLSR and Optio S. Everything has its place. My international travel will see me taking film and not being concerned with portable computing or archiving. Too much time spent on this that could be spent on other things... Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 1:00 PM -- -- With fond memories of surveys past : -- -- -- 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved -- completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your -- equipment cabinet)? -- -- 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who -- is actually -- selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't -- count in this survey. -- -- 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera -- around for one reason or another, although you do not use, -- and have not -- used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? -- -- 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members -- are there. -- -- shel --
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3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? I still have my ZX-L, but will be selling it and acople of redundant lenses when I'm sure that I won't use film again. Paul _ Groove on the latest from the hot new rock groups! Get downloads, videos, and more here. http://special.msn.com/entertainment/wiredformusic.armx
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In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Shel Belinkoff) wrote: > With fond memories of surveys past : #3, although I haven't had digital for long, and still have all my film equipment. --- John Dallman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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1) Not yet. 2) Not yet 3) In a very small way - just picked up an Optio S. Still have all the 35mm SLR Pentax cameras/lenses I've ever used - Spotmatic, MX, ESII, SF1, PZ1, PZ1P & MZ-S, 17-28mm through 600mm. Answer to un asked question "What would get you to switch?" -- A 12 MP Pentax Digital slr for under $1500. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Silly Digital Survey > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? > > 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually > selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > count in this survey. > > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? > > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. > > shel > >
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Somewhere around 3. Use digital prosumer P&S for 95 % of pics. Use film for wide angle, back up, special set ups, long shots, and to provide family with an odd set of prints now and then. Impact of going digital so far. Killed move to K mount. Howver, did purchased several additional SMCT lenses, another Spotmatic F, and another ESII to secure the screwmount base. Don't see further investment in for now. Near term will add following digital equipment: a small (physica size) P&S and a DSLR. P&S as soon as I can locate and checkout. DSLR when have time to to the research to get comfortable with a configuraton of equipment that will meet my needs in the area of flash synch, low light AF, and wide angle. Otis Wright Shel Belinkoff wrote: With fond memories of surveys past : 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your equipment cabinet)? 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't count in this survey. 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. shel
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> With fond memories of surveys past : > > > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? Nope,still have K1000,SP500,SF-1,PZ-1,Spotmatic 1000,6X7,plus various flashes lenses etc. > > 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually > selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > count in this survey. I have had the D1 for 2 1/2 years,still plan to keep film.I plan to do film B&W until digital can do a better job,then ponder move # 42 in life.If i had not already invested heavely in Nikon equipment,i would be buying the starkist now. > > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? Well i still use the film cameras 75-80% of the time.I use the D1 for money making venues only.I would have loved to aquire a Pentax digital but Nikon and Canon already had market share,AND PRODUCT,out so when push came to shove,Nikon won me.Not a fan of big white plastic lenses Canon has.Would make me look like a "pro" then. Not to say i will never buy the starkist.I see a lot who have bought are experiencing the same production pains as the D1 series first attempt.Firmware improvements will help. > > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. Me and a bunch of others.:-) Dave > > shel >
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>2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually >selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't >count in this survey. Hmm, I think that I belong to the second group because I am looking for getting more compatible to the *ist-D with my recent buy-and-sell-transactions. For example I caught a A-100/4.0 macro though it was very expensive compared to the price of the M-version. I hope that the price of the *ist-D will decrease next year. Wait and see. Best regards Bernd
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On 29/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >> 4) acording to Doug, 600+ > >Didn't keep the post but that was just registered users with normal >posting/receiving rights. I think there were up to another 200 with >posting rights but no direct mails, plus all the readers/lurkers on the >archives. A round 1000 would not be a figure that a statistician could >argue with. Not to mention all the multiple personalities ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
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Holy Mackeral, Wendy! Quite a collection you have there! What a diehard Pentax fan you are! Great to see another girl as passionate about her "love" as moi! tan.x. " I also still own 3 MXes, an LX, an MZ-S and a 67. I'm not about to part with any of them. If I did, it would be the LX and 67. I love me MXes.
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> -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff > > With fond memories of surveys past : > > > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? > > 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who > is actually > selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > count in this survey. > > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, > and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? > > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members > are there. > > shel Sort of 3), but I have used my film cameras since acquiring the digital camera. When I went out taking pictures of the pretty autumn leaves I took along the 10D and the MZ-S loaded with Velvia. Haven't used the film cameras much at all since June. I also still own 3 MXes, an LX, an MZ-S and a 67. I'm not about to part with any of them. If I did, it would be the LX and 67. I love me MXes. Wendy Wendy Beard, Ottawa, Canada http://www.beard-redfern.com
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> 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, > and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? > Hey That's Me !!! Since I got my *ist D, I haven't used my MZ-S, PZ-1p or my old Super Program. (that I keep for sentimental reasons since it was my first camera) I have some film in the fridge, but I it's just sitting there for now. Sincerely, Ryan Charron PS : Not a silly question after all __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/
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Still shooting film. Can't get enough resolution for my needs in Pentax digital. Waiting for 10 megapixels, but will probably shoot some film forever. Can't see giving up my Leicas or my LX. Paul On Saturday, November 29, 2003, at 12:59 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: With fond memories of surveys past : 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your equipment cabinet)? 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't count in this survey. 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. shel
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I'm #3. -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.thomasvanveen.com 301-758-3085 > -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 1:00 PM > To: PDML > Subject: Silly Digital Survey > > > With fond memories of surveys past : > > > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? > > 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who > is actually > selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > count in this survey. > > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, > and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? > > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members > are there. > > shel > > >
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- Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > With fond memories of surveys past : > > > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? That would be me! Christian
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On Sun, 30 Nov 2003, Leon Altoff wrote: > On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 09:59:58 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > >completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > >equipment cabinet)? > > I have 4 camera bodies. *istD, 2 x MZ-S and an MX which was my first > SLR and I keep for sentimental reasons and for long exposures. So no I > haven't. I'm similar. *ist D, MZ-5n, MX, and a few film P&S cameras. Those are going to be sold (Yashica T-4 Super and Ricoh GR-1 if anyone wants to make an offer before they hit eBay). The MX won't be sold. I'd sell the ZX-5n, but the resale isn't very high on them and it is nice to have a backup body. I'd like to get back into B&W at some point, and digital still isn't what I want for B&W. > >2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually > >selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > >count in this survey. > > I'm not even thinking about it with the current level of digital > technology. When we hit 24 megapixels with 3 colours per pixel, I will > start thinking about it. If I could get a *ist D with no color filter I'd sell off the rest of my film equipment. > >3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > >around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not > >used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? > > I have used and continue to use the my film cameras. They are > different tools for different jobs. I haven't used a film camera in about 3 years (when I bought my Sony DSC-F707). alex
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There are folks that don't want digital photos. I shoot film for them. They are getting fewer rapidly. I try to shoot digital as much as possible. I keep my PZ-1p for the folks that want me to use film. I also have a few older film bodies that I have no intention of selling, whether I ever use them again or not. They are just old friends, I'm going to have a couple of them serviced soon, just to keep them in good shape. Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1
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Hi, Shel, 1) Still a film diehard. Digital? We don't need no stinking digital! 2) I don't see myself doing digital until I absolutely have to. Like when I can't get film any more. And by film I mean (as many of you know) HP5+ or Tri-X (I'd go T-Max or Delta if I couldn't get the previous two). My needs are simple. As I said recently, film continues to do everything that I ask or need in a photographic sense, and the cost of going digital for me would be prohibitive, as I'd need to upgrade computers and other peripherals along with buying a digital cam. 3) N/A 4) Apparently many more than I thought! cheers, frank "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Silly Digital Survey Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 09:59:58 -0800 With fond memories of surveys past : _ From the hottest toys to tips on keeping fit this winter, youll find a range of helpful holiday info here. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx
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this fits me closest. i have some film left to polish off, but after that i am not sure which film i will end up with. i normally shoot Provia 100F with Velvia 50 sometimes. i used to use Provia 400F for my long lens shots because i needed the speed for the higher shutter speeds. now, if i am going to shoot 400, i'm giving up enough anyway that i might as well just use the *istD at 800 and give up a little less. i expect to shoot some Provia 100F for quite a while and Velvia when i think i will get results that i will blow up a lot more than 12x18. Herb - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:59 PM Subject: Silly Digital Survey > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera?
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Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > With fond memories of surveys past : > > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? Still film only. > > 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually > selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > count in this survey. "thinking about it", really waiting for resolution of digital dodies goes up & prices come down. > > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? Doesn't apply to me yet but probally will use film and digital together for a number of years > > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. > > shel -- David S. Nature and wildlife photography http://www.sheppardphotos.com
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5) None of the above. I've had a digital camera for over 3 years, but I still use film. With a *ist-D in the camera case I expect the ratio to shift more to digital, but I'll still have a film body with me. Not just as a backup, and not just for the wide-angle shots; I sometimes take the identical shot with film and digital; digital for immediacy, and film in case I want more resolution for a large print.
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On 29/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > 0) How many own a decent digital (3-4 megs), but haven't given up shooting >film. We just use the digital for snaps... Snaps? *Snaps*? Dear boy, I paint with light! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
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On 29/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved >completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your >equipment cabinet)? Nearly. > >2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually >selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't >count in this survey. See next question. > >3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera >around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not >used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? Yep, that's me. I have an MX , winder and lens that will be buried with me. It sits on the shelf a monument to my early photographic years. Haven't used it since the digi came along. In fact haven't shot any film since the digi came along - didn't even finish the roll in the CL before I sold it. > >4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. Me + you + everyone else on the list = the total. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
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> With fond memories of surveys past : > > > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? > > 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually > selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > count in this survey. > > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? That's me. > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. ~600
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> With fond memories of surveys past : I guess it ~is~ titled a "digital survey"... > 1) [snipped] > 2) [snipped] > 3) [snipped] > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are > there. 5) Or, how many have not not made any such switch at all? Fred, K1FW
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Shel, How about one more category... 0) How many own a decent digital (3-4 megs), but haven't given up shooting film. We just use the digital for snaps... Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved > completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your > equipment cabinet)? > > 2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually > selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't > count in this survey. > > 3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera > around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not > used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? > > 4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there.
Re: Silly Digital Survey
On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 09:59:58 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved >completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your >equipment cabinet)? I have 4 camera bodies. *istD, 2 x MZ-S and an MX which was my first SLR and I keep for sentimental reasons and for long exposures. So no I haven't. >2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually >selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't >count in this survey. I'm not even thinking about it with the current level of digital technology. When we hit 24 megapixels with 3 colours per pixel, I will start thinking about it. I am also going to keep shooting Kodachrome until I can no longer get it. I do not think I will be buying another film body. >3) How many have made the switch to digital, but keep a film camera >around for one reason or another, although you do not use, and have not >used, the film camera since acquiring your digital camera? I have used and continue to use the my film cameras. They are different tools for different jobs. >4) To put the numbers in perspective, how many list members are there. Lots. Most of them are fairly quiet though. Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
