I'm not sure that I agree with this. I think film will be around for a long time
to come. Yes it will be more expensive, and yes processing will not be as
commonplace as it is now, but I think it will continue for well past the twenty
year mark. Digital has a long way to go to really capture the hearts of
enthusiasts in particular. It tends to be more the domain of the professional
(who can justify the cost of high end gear) and the casual shooter (for whom the
current resolution is already satisfactory.)
BTW, LPs are still available new. Releases are limited, but you can still find
them, both in larger cities, as well as on the net. Prices are somewhat higher
than list price for CDs and there is very little discounting, but the format
survives. Many companies still produce turntables and cartridges as well.
"C.H.Ling" wrote:
> IMO, film (including 120 and 4x5) will disappear in most application
> including amateur and professional field in 20 years, film and digital
> camera just like LP and CD. Photo service and film supplied will be very
> limited and the price will become very high. Film and traditional prints
> will be for some museum works only.
>
> Digital don't need comparable resolution to beat film, grain and sharpness
> is the most important factor for a "good looking" photo (okay color depth is
> also important but current higher end DC is fine enough). Digital camera has
> much lesser grain and sharpness can be enhanced by software. I don't mean a
> 2Mp camera can do but a 16Mp will be enough.
>
> C.H.Ling
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