Re: film truly is dead

"kz8rt3" <kz8rt3@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:kz8rt3-6691FF.17035226082005@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> In article <YuJPe.63987$Yx1.35143@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> "Beach Bum" <e.cartman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > > I thought about getting a 35mm SLR, but now I think I will save more
on
> > > development costs than I will pay for the DSLR.
> >
> > Well that is true for sure. I've spend over $900 on color film
development
> > this year alone and I shoot 70% black & white. I've fixed the problem
by
> > purchasing a Canon 20D.
>
> Is that what photography has come down to? A matter of cost?
>
> Yes, focus on the bottom line. That always ends up better. Sheesh.

Yeah, I'm focusing on the bottom line by purchasing a $1,300 camera with
$500 worth of accessories and a $750 lens.

What it comes down to is I like to develop my own black & white, but I'm
tired of paying someone else to develop the color. It's still going to cost
me upwards of $10 a print from digital.

So, no, it's not about bottom line, it's about work flow, hassle and keeping
some of the money in my pocket so I can afford other things like road trips,
lenses, and framing materials.

Sheesh. :)

--
Mark

Photos, Ideas & Opinions
http://www.marklauter.com


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