I still use an old Nikon FE2. I do change zoom lenses when shooting. How long can I put off buying a digital slr ?Maybe untill Fugi or Kodak stop making 35mm film? I like my results.
2006-10-10 04:13:27 · 5 answers · asked by Vintage Music 7 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
If its working for you, why change. We shoot both film and digital.
Digital is great because if you don't know what you're doing you can Photoshop the hell out of your shots and be happy. You'll need to have a good computer, keep your monitor calibrated and invest in a good photo printer- either a dye sub from Kodak or an oil based ink system like Epson's.
Film still has an edge over digital when it comes to colour saturation. Some clients want film and see digital as over rated.
Also, just between us old farts, even though I'm a Canon guy, I know that if you went with a Digi Nikon, your FE2 lens aren't even going to fit on your new body. ;)
2006-10-10 17:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Results aside, some people CAN spot the difference between a 35mm and a digital SLR. In my opinion, film is outdated. The advantages of digital editing are just too great. Not to mention that digital resolutions are surpassing anything film could ever be capable of. If I was your client, I would not be happy if you showed up with a film camera. Of course I wouldn't be too pleased if you showed up with a digital rebel either.
The point is, I have no doubt you can take great pictures with you Nikon, but 35mm just doesn't appear as "professional grade" anymore. As long as your clientel don't complain, I'd say don't worry about it. But be advised, there are people out there that are picky, and who wont like being shot with a film camera.
2006-10-10 11:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by nitrojunkie78 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is right - as long as somebody makes affordable film rolls, you can put off buying a digital camera. Or if you give up phtography - then it is "forever"!
But seriously, why do you want to put off buyig digital? You already have the lenses. All you need to invest in is the body.
2006-10-10 13:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by Rustom T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as they keep making the film you need, you don't have to change. Hell, they still make those crappy disposable cameras, and people actually still use them.
I can't imagine not having my digital camera though. It is one of the greatest inventions ever. Life is so much easier (and cheaper now, not having to worry about pics not turning out) these days. I LOVE digital.
2006-10-10 11:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like your results, then there's no reason to change. I still shoot film, and I have CD's made when I have the rolls processed, so I get the best of both worlds.
2006-10-10 11:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋