thom_milson

<p>I totallly get Mr. Zinn's point (I think). I actually paint as well as take photographs (which I work strictly in film). In painting there has been a point in which 'older' technology is actually the best way to work and there isn't much interest in 'new technology'. Every exhibition I have had photographs in, the gallery has asked if I have taken my shots digitally or on film because they prefer film. There is just something that seems so much more expressive and Artful about it.<br>

The point I think Mr. Zinn makes, that I have to agree with is that maybe their isn't much more in the future, or at least no big innovation, because the way cameras work now is pretty much efficient. As technology advances, we have to learn less because the technology is there to replace many things we used to have to do. Innovations often develop through need. It seems as if cameras may have reached a point people are ultimately happy with what they can do. They may become more powerful and often have the odd gimmick (such as 3D which I can't see being anything more than a fad)<br>

What I would like to see is more companies realising that many people still love film and not every photographer is interested in the digital race. I want to see more cameras like the leica m7 being released. A camera designed for those that love film and want to feel really connected to your photographs liek you do with film. Especially a camera that doesn't cost just shy of £3000. It won't happen, but I can dream.</p>

<p>Some really good advice here, I've been getting some light spots and every now and again and know I know the stage at which they are being caused. To be honest they never really bothered me when I started taking photos - I though that sometimes they were pretty aesthetically interesting. I never thought about how to get rid of them, but as I'm starting to photograph more and more I really want to perfect everything technically. So thankyou.</p>

<p>My university actually stopped stocking Ilford and switched to Kodak T-Max. They said this was down to the price changes in the Ilford films. There's just something about the Kodak film I don't like. I miss the Ilford. I just can't currently afford to buy my film from outside of the university. I need to start looking for somewhere to get them in bulk.</p>