The Reason for Film and Vintage Cameras

blockend

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The reason for film cameras is the world is moving too fast. People want something that won't be landfill in five years. Hence film cameras, vinyl records, reel to reel tape, steel bicycles, tweed jackets, etc, etc. Objectively speaking they may not be more efficient than modern alternatives. Subjectively they make people feel better.
 
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Exactly!! Yes! My feelings exactly. Couldn't have said it better myself. The world and society are not objective, they are inherently subjective.

Luminous beings we are, not this crude matter.
 

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Many people want something understandable and tangible which is one reason people make prints. If there's a photo that really appeals to you, is important to you, don't you want to print it rather than just have it viewable only electronically?

Still, I know people - even old people - who believe the very latest techno-wizz gadget or technique is always the best.
 

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macfred said:
This is sufficient reason !
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Photography is a subjective medium. A good photograph from the cheapest point and shoot camera is better than an average one from the latest 50mp pro DSLR or 5 x 4 monorail. Photography is inherently democratic, and good taste and talent are free, which is why manufacturers are reduced to promoting technology.
 
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