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Tim
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There's another issue with the digital media which hasn't been mentioned here yet.......
Let's use an example.....If I produced a bunch of old Lotus 1-2-3 files (a standard format) there'd be no problem reading them on a current PC, yes? But what if they were on a 5 1/4", or worse, an 8" floppy?
To me, the same applies to digital storage. Companies are already getting into trouble and having to spend serious money on converting data stored on one media to a more current one. There will be a time, probably not too far (10 years?) in the future, when CD's will probably be considered archaic, as all computers will have a "whatever" drive. Then it won't matter a toss whether programs can read your BMP/JPG/RAW/XXX file formats.
But - you get an old glass plate negative from the early 20th century, and not only is there a good chance that it's still in good condition, but you can view and print from it......even if you have to cobble together the gear to do it.
Again, not to say there's anything wrong with digital - it's just that this (the longevity and storage factor) is just never considered by the "Must Have It NOW" crowd.
Digital for short term convenience, Film for artistry and long term (IMHO)
Oh, and by the way, I write with a Cross Fountain Pen........

tim
(Voigtlander Bessa R2, Leica IIIf, Contax IIa, Olympus 35SP, Canon EOS 300D, Minolta Dimage Xt)
Let's use an example.....If I produced a bunch of old Lotus 1-2-3 files (a standard format) there'd be no problem reading them on a current PC, yes? But what if they were on a 5 1/4", or worse, an 8" floppy?
To me, the same applies to digital storage. Companies are already getting into trouble and having to spend serious money on converting data stored on one media to a more current one. There will be a time, probably not too far (10 years?) in the future, when CD's will probably be considered archaic, as all computers will have a "whatever" drive. Then it won't matter a toss whether programs can read your BMP/JPG/RAW/XXX file formats.
But - you get an old glass plate negative from the early 20th century, and not only is there a good chance that it's still in good condition, but you can view and print from it......even if you have to cobble together the gear to do it.
Again, not to say there's anything wrong with digital - it's just that this (the longevity and storage factor) is just never considered by the "Must Have It NOW" crowd.
Digital for short term convenience, Film for artistry and long term (IMHO)
Oh, and by the way, I write with a Cross Fountain Pen........
tim
(Voigtlander Bessa R2, Leica IIIf, Contax IIa, Olympus 35SP, Canon EOS 300D, Minolta Dimage Xt)