Originally posted by MX1 I have been convinced, it is my own illusion and now recognize the err of my ways. I will stick with film. Still liked that Nikon!
How much have you tried adapting to the current digital pentax cameras? I held out for a long time with my Canon film cameras, until the 6mp cameras became very compelling for me. Overwhelming features for me - not even considering the growing expense of film - was being able to change ISO "mid-roll", and being able to preview images. I always had to bracket with slide film, because just a half-stop or less made a huge difference, so each roll was really more like a dozen or fewer images. I had to carry two 35mm bodies, and even then had only two ISO choices.
There are still reasons some might choose film for some applications, but sticking with it purely for the feel of the body doesn't make sense, unless you've used digital cameras extensively and just can't get used to them. The old film cameras and lenses had an undeniable mechanical appeal that newer ones don't, but you lose so much functionality vs. digital that it would be like sticking to glass plates after roll film became available.