Originally posted by Winder I think film teaches you how to think more. You only have a certain number of shots and you can't switch ISO every 3rd shot. The VF is better which makes it more enjoyable. The average photographer can not afford to "spray and pray" with film.
It think digital has its advantages for new photographers as well. The instant feed back, the lower cost, the ability for meta data to collect information to better understand what happened with the shot, the technology is amazing for some of us relics from the film days.
Change that to "I think film teaches you to think DIFFERENTLY." and I agree. And regarding "Spray and pray", I think you're right. I see lots more DSLR users on "high speed continuous" than I ever did in film. That was one way to spot pros and wealthy enthusiasts - motor drives
I thought my T90 was ROCKIN at 5fps (4.7, but hey), and you prefocus on the crack in the runway, and wind film during the time the model is passing that point. Six frames a model, six models per roll, and two bodies so you didn't miss one while changing out film.
I think that people who are driven to learn the art and technique
can do so regardless of the system they start with. People who aren't so driven won't learn if you make 'em use a Westin meter and a Spotmatic with Panatomic X. Limitations are valuable when we *choose them ourselves*... I love to take an afternoon and go out with just one prime lens. Great stuff. But it's most useful when you pay attention and understand why you're doing what you're doing.
Maybe we start giving our students 512 MB SD cards for their assignment...