Again...it's not a put down...don't take it that way. I know people who have set their exposures for 40 years and are VERY fast...so it's not a put down.

But frankly...here on the hog...just count the number of threads about how bad exposures come out and nobody can figure out how to fix them...and then look at what's posted as good and you'll see what I'm getting at.

Sure...there are those who've got TONS of experience and never make a bad exposure...my hat's off to them...

To me there's lots to consider about either.

Film cameras, I used them only because that's all we had then, were very bare bones. You figure out the f/stop, shutter speed, focus and fire. Digital slr cameras can be used just the same way if you've a mind to.

The major problem with film, of course, is the cost. Using my Canon I go out and find say a bird shot. I'll rattle off 50-frames and keep one. In film that would cost who knows how much today. Digital, delete 49 and go on with zero cost - full frame or not... to me it makes little difference except in the cost of buying the gear whether is full or crop sensor as long as I'm happy with my results.

I'm assuming that "bare bones" means none of the cheesy modes we find on some digital cameras today. I for one never use them, they're basically a marketing ploy to make people think that if they use those modes they're somehow going to come up with amazing photos. We, as photographers pro and advance amateur, know that's not true and try to tell young folks that. But, as with anything else, they have to live it to learn it.

I guess it's a matter of preference. Film is good. Digital is good. It all depends on whether you have the skill to operate both camera and lens.
Same with film cameras - having that skill is essential to good results.

Good luck, have fun and regardless of the media - enjoy!

A few days ago I asked for observations on a problem. I found my digital slr too daunting and was thinking about returning to film.

Well, you uhh members overwhelmed me. A very, very high percentage of you really gave me great advise and perspectives, delivered in pleasant and helpful terms. Sometimes you were very funny. And, there are more film fans than I expected. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Just a few of you did a lot of writing to prove how clever you are. Only one person was downright rude.

I also learned that a lot of you are older, like me.

I have made an imaging capturing decision, largely because of your input. I won't bother you with that decision. That's not important. What is important is how uhhs rally to be helpful. Again, thank you. And, now, I have to go order some film!