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Backwater

2010-06-06T13:00:00.000-04:00

Old River Course

Film vs Digital yet again...

2010-02-27T13:06:00.004-05:00

A Google search for "Film vs Digital" brings up this result

http://www.google.com/search?q=film+vs+digital&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

If you want details, there they are.
The short answer is that for absolute highest quality film still stands out.
(Think medium and large format color positives and b&w negatives. Color negatives have tremendous content but it's difficult to get the proper end results.)

Update

2009-01-16T08:32:00.004-05:00

Here's a brief update to the post of Sunday, April 16, 2006-
'Photography- Film vs Digital.'
Konica-Minolta Photo Division has been part of Sony for some time now; The current SLR's are evolutions of the Minolta design and many of the old Minolta lenses can still be used with the new cameras. The rest of the post is still pertinent.

Still in the game

2009-01-07T08:40:00.003-05:00

In spite of all the ongoing digital photography advances, I still like using film now and then. I shoot digital around 90% of the time but film still has an appeal. The experience of using a classic manual camera is very different, compared to digital.

Photography- Film vs Digital

2006-04-16T06:51:00.002-04:00

A few more comments on this subject...
The popularity of digital continues to grow at a rapid pace. As a result, film sales and services are declining. Manufacturers are cutting back or eliminating product lines (eg Kodak, Konica-Minolta, Nikon, etc). However, there will still be a significant presence in this area of photography for years to come. While amateurs are flocking to digital, many serious photographers and pro's continue to use film products extensively, often exclusively or in conjunction with digital. As well as the quality benefit, there is a certain subjective aesthetic appeal to traditional (film) photography. A lot of film related equipment is now available for incredibly low prices both new and used. It's easy to find a nice used 35mm SLR camera/ lens combo for under $100. Older models by Canon, Konica, Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Practica, and others can be had for very little. Most of the '60's-70's cameras are largely mechanical and will work even without batteries, except for meter functions. Many users (particularly pro's) in those days preferred handheld meters anyway. The build quality of most of this old gear was very high so it remains quite serviceable even today, and results can be superb.
To be continued...

Old Garage

2006-04-13T16:10:00.000-04:00

Kennebunkport
April 2006

Kennebunkport Maine

2006-04-13T15:53:00.000-04:00

April, 2006

2006-04-13T15:28:00.000-04:00

Kennebunkport,Maine
April,2006

Tidal Pool

2006-04-13T15:13:00.000-04:00

Wells, Maine
April, 2006

Beech Leaves

2006-04-12T07:10:00.000-04:00

Old Farmland

2006-04-11T07:28:00.000-04:00

Wells, Maine
Mid afternoon, Monday, April 10

West Newfield

2006-04-04T06:57:00.000-04:00

Newfield Maine

2006-04-04T06:33:00.000-04:00

January Sunrise

2006-02-12T06:36:00.000-05:00

The John Jorgenson Quintet

2006-02-07T06:41:00.000-05:00

Incredible Gypsy Jazz at Pike Hall, Cornish, Maine.
Click on the link here to go to John's website.

Gypsy Jazz and Swing Music, and More!

Morning Glory at Twilight

2006-02-06T11:08:00.000-05:00

October, late afternoon. After a rainstorm, skies began to clear around sunset as a front moved through.

Winter Sunset

2006-02-06T10:47:00.000-05:00

Old Barn, Newfield

2006-02-06T10:40:00.000-05:00

NH Railyard

2006-02-06T10:36:00.000-05:00

Willowbrook in October

2005-11-21T06:30:00.000-05:00

In a nutshell...

2005-11-21T05:37:00.000-05:00

Film vs. Digital- the debate rages on?
Film advantages: QUALITY- Film still holds the definitive edge at comparable ISO's. Only the very best pro digital equipment equals it. LONGEVITY- Long term storage of digital files and inkjet prints is still not up to film and conventional prints. PRICE- Excellent film cameras and lenses are available new and used for far less than comparable digital gear. Developing costs can be less per print than digital, even including film cost. There is substantial investment in ink, paper, hardware, software, and time when you print digitally. CONVENIENCE- Processing doesn't take up the user's time. CONVERSION- Film or prints can be scanned to digital files, thereby allowing the advantages of digital storage and manipulation.
Digital advantages: IMMEDIATE RESULTS- Instant review, print out, email, post online, etc. right away. MULTIPLE EXPOSURES- Since in-camera exposures cost virtually nothing, it's possible to shoot a number of pictures to ensure good results. CONVENIENCE- Upload files to commercial processor for conventional prints and other photo products. CUSTOMIZED RESULTS- User can tweak and edit files endlessly with proper software.

The Mary Maguire Band at Sandwich Fair

2005-10-13T09:44:00.000-04:00

Check out Mary's website!
http://marymaguire.us/

Fryeburg Fair

2005-10-06T09:37:00.000-04:00

Some good sites

2005-10-06T07:54:00.000-04:00

American Institute of Philanthropy - Charity Watchdog Helping Donors Make Informed Giving Decisions

Weather Underground: Welcome to The Weather Underground

Gypsy Jazz and Swing Music, and More!