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<blockquote data-quote="Photowyzard" data-source="post: 80840" data-attributes="member: 8344">Sam, I couldn't agree more.&nbsp; There are so many advantages to Digital over film. However, to call it dead, I would say not quite yet.I sparked up my interest in film again this summer and have been running around town with my F5.&nbsp; At first, I had some trouble finding out where to buy and develop.&nbsp; However, it is all under my nose, just as it was 20 years ago.&nbsp; The same stores supply film, develop both B&amp;W and colour and the prices haven't changed much.&nbsp; Film is a bit more expensive.&nbsp; Prints are cheaper than ever.Not everyone loves digital. In fact, I think the enthusiasts are the only ones who really worry about this.&nbsp; My father in law, for example, hasn't got a clue what a digital camera is and buys the same film, from the same store and uses his same old point and shoot and time has stood still for him.&nbsp; I believe, there are many like him.I have to admit, since selling off my old Pentax 35mm and buying the F5, I am enjoying having film again.&nbsp; I still find it exciting sending off the roll and waiting to get the prints back.&nbsp; We have Canadian Thanksgiving coming up next weekend and it is an excellent opportunity to take pictures with the F5.&nbsp; My wife loves it because she gets the Prints immediately.Maybe, film will be dead in 5-10 years, I think it still has legs.&nbsp; Also, I have noticed some company marketing a Polaroid type camera with the same instant film.&nbsp; I didn't catch the name, but this is a huge hit with my daughter and her teenage friends.&nbsp; She wants one for X-mas.$99.99 for the camera and about $10 for the film.&nbsp; About the same money as when I used to use my SX-70.&nbsp; What was old is new again!&nbsp; Go figure.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Photowyzard, post: 80840, member: 8344"] Sam, I couldn't agree more. There are so many advantages to Digital over film. However, to call it dead, I would say not quite yet. I sparked up my interest in film again this summer and have been running around town with my F5. At first, I had some trouble finding out where to buy and develop. However, it is all under my nose, just as it was 20 years ago. The same stores supply film, develop both B&W and colour and the prices haven't changed much. Film is a bit more expensive. Prints are cheaper than ever. Not everyone loves digital. In fact, I think the enthusiasts are the only ones who really worry about this. My father in law, for example, hasn't got a clue what a digital camera is and buys the same film, from the same store and uses his same old point and shoot and time has stood still for him. I believe, there are many like him. I have to admit, since selling off my old Pentax 35mm and buying the F5, I am enjoying having film again. I still find it exciting sending off the roll and waiting to get the prints back. We have Canadian Thanksgiving coming up next weekend and it is an excellent opportunity to take pictures with the F5. My wife loves it because she gets the Prints immediately. Maybe, film will be dead in 5-10 years, I think it still has legs. Also, I have noticed some company marketing a Polaroid type camera with the same instant film. I didn't catch the name, but this is a huge hit with my daughter and her teenage friends. She wants one for X-mas. $99.99 for the camera and about $10 for the film. About the same money as when I used to use my SX-70. What was old is new again! Go figure. [/QUOTE]

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