rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

A very good article comparing the results in a somewhat more scientific manner. Interesting results, too.

https://petapixel.com/2014/12/18/comparing-image-quality-film-digital/

--Bob

Smudgey Loc: Ohio, Calif, Now Arizona

Thanks for sharing, good article, guess film isn't dead yet if one shoots large format.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Bob, I find b&w images superior with film than with conversions. I see better tonalities with film but I know that this is changing rapidly.
Film seems to gain contrast when scanned, not a serious problem while editing. I like the dynamic range of b&w and color negative film. Slide film does not go beyond a 5 stops dynamic range.
I have never used drum scans because they are very expensive. My problem is finding a local lab that will do development and scanning of negatives at a reasonable price.
Digital has many advantages and one of them is instant feedback. The other is that immediate editing is a godsend.
I love film and I hope it will have a comeback with more labs to process it at more reasonable prices.
When it comes to b&w film I like to process it and print it myself, something I have not done in years.

ricardo7 Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile

That's great if you are making such large blowups. Otherwise the difference is close to moot.

Kuzano

Film isn't dead yet, and is growing in 35mm, Medium Format 120 roll all formats and Large Format, and ULF... Ultra Large Format up to 20X24 inches. Brisk Business particularly in MF and LF.

I'm selling all those camera's as they come in, or as I turn them up.

Kuzano

I have never used drum scans because they are very expensive

HAVE NEVER... So, you don't really know about the quality, do you?

Drum Scans are quite reasonable in cost, provided you weigh them against the going price for images sold that are produced that way.

I would never say that Drum Scans are the only way to go, but when it comes to producing salable work for the marketplace, certainly worth the cost. I occasionally do a drum scan or two on special film images from Medium Format and large format. You simply can't get there with a flatbed... any flatbed that I know of, or have used.

Mayhaps you should buy a drum scan or two before you "burn them" from consideration. Do it with an exceptional image however.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Like the article says, after all these years, film still has a lot to offer. A photographer using film has to work a little harder with each shot but is rewarded better results.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I learned using film and developed my careful technique using film. I don't believe I work less hard using digital - I go through the same process regardless of which camera I'm using.