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Originally Posted by cbotnyse
for sure...there is really no need to shoot film anymore. With digital you can take 100 shots just to experiment and get it right. If I shot film I'd be broke. I use the Nikon D100, and love it.
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Yeah, I have the D50 as well which I just love but film makes me really be careful with a shot. It makes think a bit more. I've noticed I can sometimes get lazy with digital since it's so easy to shoot and delete. I'm on auto pilot sometimes when I shoot. With film, I'm forced to really think about what I'm doing and why. I'm must more contious about my actions when I shoot slides.
I've calculated it'll cost me $.36 per shot with that brick I just purchased. ($180 for development and shipping and $80 to have them put on CD.) I realize 95% of those 720 shots will be essentially worthless but if I can get 36 (or more) excellent to WOW shots then to me it's worth it. Since I typically like to shoot landscapes, film will reign supreme with me. If I'm out on the town or experimenting, digital is the way to go.
I generally carry both if I'm out seriously shooting. I'll use the D50 to find a shot, get a meter reading, take a few expiremental shots and get the "right" exposure. Once I have one I like on digital, I'll whip out the N80 and capture it on slide. A large print from a cleanly shot slide makes a world of difference when compared to digital, espcially landscape.