[LRFlex] Permanence issues - WAS 'leicareflex Digest V2 #132'
- From: Scott Gardner <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 11:09:17 -0700 (PDT)
Here's a thought. What will happen in 30+ years when my kids/grandkids
discover, amongst my effects, some negatives that look interesting but want
prints? Will they be able to go to a local shop to have them printed? Will
negative printing, slide projecting equipment be readily available in the
future? Garage/oddment sales may be the only option.
A number of people have already noted that film is available from fewer venues
than ever before. As the source material becomes less available, so too will
the infrastructure that is needed to support it. I won't make financial sense
for businesses to maintain it.
Computer files need only a storage medium and some software that can read them.
Not much infrastructure there.
I'm not arguing for or implying that digital is superior. I'm just more
concerned about the future of analog technology.
Am I missing something?
ScottGee1
David Young <telyt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
G'Mornin' Peter...
Yes, I know how long digital files will last given a good backup policy. And I,
like most good photographers, will make multiple backups, and renew them every
few years.
That being said, there are the issues of format changes and, more specifically,
the problems for the millions of "happy snappers", who record the growing up of
their kids with the intentions of looking at the photos when those same kids
are much older. These folks don't have a good backup policy, and I am afraid
that if something more permenant doesn't come along, they will lose the lot.
Perhaps I worry too much!
Cheers!
David.
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On 19/05/2005 at 4:33 PM Peter Werner wrote:
>David,
>
>> I am still concerned over the permenance issues of digital shots, but
>keep
>> hoping improvements will be made on this front.
>
>What do you mean? If you are thinking of the prints, it is a matter of
>inks and constant progress is being made. Have a look at the Epson
>R900,R1800 and r2400 for instance.
>
>Digital computer files should last indefinitely, longer than color
>slides or negatives provided you have a good backup policy.
>
>So what is your problem?
>
>Cheers,
>
>Peter Werner
>peter.werner@xxxxxxxxxx
>Siscad Inc. http://www.cadelec.com
>Route. de l'Etraz 2 - 1183 Bursins - Switzerland
>Tel +41-21-824-3615
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leicareflex-
>> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Young
>> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 16:18
>> To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [LRFlex] Re: leicareflex Digest V2 #132
>>
>> G'mornin' Noel!
>>
>> I too, have picked up a Leica-R to EOS adapter - the fotodiox model,
>made
>> in ???
>>
>> Just two weeks ago, I purchased a 20D with the 17~85mm lens. The
>camera,
>> at first, seems light and 'flimsy', but the controls are well thought
>out
>> and conveniently placed. It's no Leica, but it is a very nice camera
>to
>> use. (The 17-85 zoom, should you buy it, flares horribly. I have the
>> optional lens hood on order and it's sorely needed! Otherwise, it's
>not a
>> bad lens.)
>>
>> Several people have posted here, that the finder is not what it might
>> be... a bit dim. Certainly it's not up to the SL or R8/9 quality, but
>it
>> works quite well for manual focusing. With the 50 or 90 Summicrons
>> mounted, it's downright marvellous! I'll let you know how it works
>with
>> one of my favourite combos - the 400/f6.8 Telyt and 2x converter. (Due
>to
>> a recent move, I've had almost no time to 'play'.)
>>
>> The best part, for me, is the ability to take a shot that 'might'
>work,
>> and then see the result. If it didn't work, simply delete it! No
>costs
>> involved. This cannot be said for film of any kind. The other joy is
>the
>> ability to change the ISO (100 to 3200) at the flick of a dial ...
>> something which cannot be said for any film based camera. You never
>have
>> the wrong 'film' in the box!
>>
>> I am still concerned over the permenance issues of digital shots, but
>keep
>> hoping improvements will be made on this front.
>>
>> Enjoy your 20D (or whichever model you choose) !
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>>
>> David Young,
>> Logan Lake, BC
>> CANADA.
>>
>> Personal Web-site at: http://www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr
>> Leica Reflex Forum web-page: http://www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/lrflex.htm
David Young,
Logan Lake, BC
CANADA.
Personal Web-site at: http://www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr
Leica Reflex Forum web-page: http://www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/lrflex.htm
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