I'm the exact opposite
The following is my
opinion...yes, the O word.
Originally Posted by SpecialK
Some people enjoy developing of film and paper in the darkroom, or like the "look" of film. To them, digital media removes some warm fuzzies, perhaps. I did some printing in the old days, but I don't miss it.
Digital loses not only some of the dynamic range from an image, but it tends to look flat. Just like digital music...sounds good, but lacks the warmth and subtleties of analog.
In the car, I like the "live" sound. At home, I like the "studio" sound. So digital lives on the road and analog lives in the house...
Originally Posted by SpecialK
Some people prefer prime lenses over zooms. I can't see much difference from the gallery images, though. At larger than 11 x 14 there might be some noticeable difference, but how often do we do that? Someone wants 9 primes in their bag to try to match the perfect lens with the subject? - great, but I don't.
Primes are just more fun to use. I don't have to futz with an aperture, focus, AND zoom ring all at once. Plus, it takes away the lazy factor. I'm a glutton for punishment
Oh, and I can keep my SR on. I dislike slow lenses.
Originally Posted by SpecialK
Some people think using manual mode teaches you something (apparently forgetting there is no difference in exposure if the camera sets 1/500 at f8 or you do.) Whatever the lesson is, I guess I missed that day, but many people have said "great shot" or "great color" at my (mostly) "P"-produced images.
Every driven a manual car? Tell me it's not different, even though both have 4 wheels and go down the road.
Originally Posted by SpecialK
I could never go back to film now, both because of economics (film and processing), and the instant gratification of digital.
But if someone wants to shoot film with a much-loved nifty-fifty in manual, who am I to argue?
I might have come off as a little harsh, but in the end, to each his own
