Re: [photo-3d] Digital Is Good for Film

[Ron Beck <rbeck@xxxxxxxx>]

These are many of the same arguments that were used about records when
CDs came on the scene.  Our generation may stick with film due to the
additional cost of digital processing.  However, with the installation
of the newer print systems (RE: Frontier 370), producing prints from
"digital film" will be as easy as producing prints from "standard film"
and will cause a shift in photographic media.  Maybe we won't see it,
but our children certainly will.  What seems a hassle to us (digital
camera, computer, photo quality printer, etc...) will be commonplace to
them just like glass plates were replaced by celluloid.

Film may not disappear any faster than grandma's VHS tapes, but I'll bet
processing will become harder to find.

Just my musings on a boring Thursday morning,
Ron

markaren@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> I disagree......as an industry " insider" I am reassured that film will
> be here throughout my lifetime. The digital revolution only represents
> 5-8% of photo revenues...just barely raising above current revenues
> generated by 110 film and cameras!
> Every major film mfgr. is producing new and improved films......why?
> Film sales are very strong thanks to digital cameras. New technology
> renews and excites consumer interest in photography period. SLR sales
> are up, film sales are up because new technology puts ALL photo products
> in the forefront of a consumers mind. Through education, many consumers
> learn of the digital pros and cons etc. Many folks who purchase a
> digital camera feel a renewed interest in all aspects of photography.
> They purchase more of everything including lenses, film and
> accessories. And a well intended " digital " customer may purchase a
> 35mm SLR instead.
> Film will disappear no faster than grandma's VHS tapes of the family
> reunion. I expect film and VCR's to remain for a couple of generations.
> Mark Dottle
> 
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