P3D Digital vs. Film

["nathan kreuter" <nathankreuter@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert Thorpe mentioned in a post on 11/5/99 that digital photography could 
potentially be used to replace traditional film systems.  I don't know 
whether he feels this is a good or bad thing.  Personally, I am horrified by 
the prospect of digital products taking over the market.  The worst thing 
that could happen, in my eyes, would be if digital photography became cheap 
enough to seriously threaten current methods.  Compare video and film 
productions.  Despite the amazing advances in video technology, the image 
quality is far inferior to movies shot on real film.  Both digital 
photography and video technology are have their benefits.  They are 
certainly more convenient and versatile than film systems in some 
situations.  I'm grateful for both of these media when they capture a moment 
or event that would otherwise have been lost due to film's limitations.  
But, for aesthetic reasons,I would hate to see either of them overwhelm 
their respective markets.

Nathan Kreuter
Iowa City, IA

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