 BetterPhoto Member |
why dont the pro's like digital yet they all say they don't like the feel, but a famous photographer told me he couldn't tell the difference unless you blow up a picture to poster size. He shot film for a long time, but did a highly paid fashion shoot with the Canon D20 and didn't even use flash, lights, reflector or a light meter. He said "its the driver,not the camera".
|
|
|
|
||
|
Kerry L. Walker |
Many, many, many pros do like and use digital. It's just a personal preference thing. I prefer film and some people prefer digital. The camera manufacturers LOVE digital because every time they come out with a new camera with better resolution, photographers upgrade to get the better quality. I have one camera that I have had for over 25 years that takes better pictures now than it did when I bought it. Why? Because the film is better now. Doesn't cost me nearly as much to upgrade film.
|
|
|
|
||
|
Michael H. Cothran |
I'm not so sure that your assumption is accurate.
|
|
|
|
||
|
BetterPhoto Member |
1 less step, I dont have to scan and then fix my photos. I know a famous photographer(16.7mp) who says his film camera is now a paper weight and he almost threw his scanner out the window
|
|
|
|
||
|
Maverick Creatives |
famous photographer? successfull photographer? excellent photographer? artistic photographer? amature photographer? There really is no difference. We are all famous photographers within our own sphere. Perhaps some have more knowledge and experience, however, I'm sure my grandchildren will ask ME to photograph their weddings when they grow up. Does that make me famous?,,Darn right it does. The choice of digital or film is the same decision we make at home depot each time we buy a new tool. Hand or Power, lightweight or heavy duty. It's an art, lets not concentrate on the brushes, it's the BRUSH STROKES that make it beautiful.
|
|
|
|
||
- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
I classified this question with the 63% of unemployed construction workers phenomenon.
|
|
|
|
||
|
BetterPhoto Member |
the 63% deals with inside renovation, mainly painting, fixups, flooring - not adding aditions or things like that. Construction has a pretty wide range
|
|
|
|
||
- Bob Cournoyer Contact Bob Cournoyer Bob Cournoyer's Gallery  |
Well spoken, Gary! Bob
|
|
|
|
||
|
Tony Sweet |
I'm a professional and know a lot of professionals. Almost all shoot film and digital. My decisions are based on running a business. I like digital a lot, but prefer film for professional "fine art" and nature work. Using film is faster and more archival. Among pros, there is little debate about this. But, since the major two stock agencies on the planet will be only accepting digital files by the end of this year, owning and using a pro level digital camera is a necessity. Digital cameras are also excellent teaching tools as the instructor can show the student an image idea/concept in the field. Also, for assignment work, the art director can see the image on site rather than waiting for the film to get developed (hoping everything comes out right). Rumor has it that digital is nearing it's practical limit as the write and download times of the 16.7mp Canon D1s is very long. Granted that cards are getting faster, but with upward interpolation and better file quality, how many mp does one really need? The debate continues. Stay tuned.
|
|
|
|
||
|
This old forum is now archived. Use improved Forum here
Report this Thread |
||