Mike
I have thought a bit about this myself. The current problem with
digital-originals is 1) storage of all that data -- 35mm slides are far
smaller and robust; and 2) repurposing the images later -- currently
easier to do with analogue, just re-scan and re-edit.
BTW I don't think the data storage problem will ever resolve itself, it
has been a major problem since day-one with computers...
punch card -> paper tape -> magnetic tape -> floppy disk -> CD-ROM -> ????
...each new technology pushes out an existing technology and requires a
cmplete conversion of data.
My ideal system is this:
analogue originals: OM System and silver-based film
digital editing: scan processed negs and trannies
computer prints: inkjet or whatever is convenient
This has all of the advantages of the full-digital system with just a 1
hour wait for the processing, PLUS the opportunity to easily store and
repurpose the images later.
Vaughan
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From: "Mike Larson" <milar@xxxxxxxx>
>
> I've resisted the temptation to go digital.
> However a friend (who recently switched)
> makes a compelling argument for me to
> invest in digital. It goes like this:
>
> With digital he takes more and better
> pictures because:
>
> he doesn't worry about film and
> processing costs,
>
> he instantly see the results and
> retakes the shot if necessary
>
> he prints immediately when he get home.
> No mailing off film for developing.
>
> Would any list members who use both
> mediums care to comments on my friends
> thoughts?
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