Digital wins...

[DavidH]

5 weeks in the bush in some rather trying conditions, followed by 3 weeks film scanning...and the best photos were shot by my assistant on a Panasonic TZ3...😱

With no experience or training of any kind (so, no baggage) he experimented with shots of turtles by moonlight, elephants charging, African sunsets and all the behind the scenes shots of the film shoot. He did so well, that I offered him a permanent job with training to become a cinematographer. He said yes.

His camera was in his pocket or hand all the time. He wasn't afraid to try anything. Digital gave him instant feedback - allowing him to try again if it didn't quite work first time. The rest of the crew could also provide instant positive feedback and encouragement - on the spot rather than weeks later in an office somewhere.

This shot is perfect for the series - matching the mood and style...

 

[Ducky]

There is no denying that fact, digital is here to stay and has changed the world of photography. Film users like us either do it because it's still fun, or because we're blind.
Ouch, that's gonna get me in a jam.

 

[AutismKid]

Newbie in range finder world here. To me, the only reason I shoot a film RF is that I can't afford a M8 for now.

 

[visiondr]

It has EVERYTHING to do with the instant feedback and virtually unlimited shots digital offers. It has NOTHING to do with the inherent qualities of the digital image vs film image.

 

[feenej]

Digital makes it easier to bring home the pics. I'm still gonna use film for the upcoming wedding I'm doing. Here's where I break into a chorus of "Did It My Way" LOL

 

[DavidH]

It has EVERYTHING to do with the instant feedback and virtually unlimited shots digital offers. It has NOTHING to do with the inherent qualities of the digital image vs film image.

Of course - plus the ease of use with program modes to try things like long exposure night photography.

The title of the thread was tongue in cheek, the subject serious enough (and encouraged me to similar success with my son over the Xmas holidays).

This lad couldn't have been enthused the way he was if he'd been using a film camera of any kind since there would have been no feedback til after the shoot. What I plan to do now is teach him to use my Nikon DSLR and see how he gets on with that. Then he can learn all about aperture and shutter speed...and then he can try out all my other cameras and see which one works best for him. Probably a rangefinder actually...

Please don't anyone turn it into a rant about digital quality vs film - we've flogged that one to death here recently - and I really couldn't give a rat's backside one way or the other.

Besides, if he finds an interest in film...then he can do all the damn film scanning and I can take some time off... 😉

 

[Gid]

Nice story. Shot reminds me of a David Sheppard painting.