Why We Love Film

[AcadieLibre]

A very well written article about why film is still relevant. I found it interesting and those just getting into photography and never shot film may understand why some of us still crave the ability to shoot film. I have been considering a film camera and I am now certain I will be getting one again. Going to look around and see what format I want to go with.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/why-we-love-film.htm

[Marko]

Thanks for that A.L. - I couldn't agree more with that article (at this point in time anyway)

Even though I too only shoot digital now...I crave film. It was better, sharper, faster than digital and has way more dynamic range.

For me - and for the purposes on running a photogrtaphy website, digital does kick film's butt as a learning tool because of the instant feedback it provides. That said, the results are inferior when compared side by side.

Ken is right - artistically film is the way to go. The problem is that many favourite films have become or are becoming extinct.

I also think and agree with Ken that much of this is marketing driven - we are getting used to inferior products that are easier to share. (MP3's are easy to share but they SUCK when you compare them to the audio quality of 15 years ago). Since most people cannot tell the difference, it passes as good.

Thanks for sharing A.L. - provocative as always.

[tomorrowstreasures]

Serendipity. A good friend of mine just offered me his complete dark room (that includes 3 enlargers!) FOR FREE!!!!!!! Back in the 80's, I spent a lot of time with him in that dark room. With digital being what it is and the fact that neither he nor myself has used a dark room for over 10 years, it was hard to decide if I wanted to devote the space to it. THEN, this thread came up and helped me with the decision, so thank you, AL! Any one one come play in my new dark room?

[Marko]

Oh I'm envious.....but good for you!

Serendipity. A good friend of mine just offered me his complete dark room (that includes 3 enlargers!) FOR FREE!!!!!!! Back in the 80's, I spent a lot of time with him in that dark room. With digital being what it is and the fact that neither he nor myself has used a dark room for over 10 years, it was hard to decide if I wanted to devote the space to it. THEN, this thread came up and helped me with the decision, so thank you, AL! Any one one come play in my new dark room?

[ret]

nice article!!!!

[JAS_Photo]

That was inspiring!