Film vs Digital

So, working in a camera shop, ive been privy to a fair few conversations about digital not matching up to the quality of film. To an extent the film buffs are right, theres a certain je ne sais quoi that film gives you, mainly through the colour tones and dynamic range. The advantage of digital photography is obvious; instant results & you can take as many shots as you want. Another thing of note is film has been around for a good century longer than digital cameras- when digital technology reaches the same age it will definitely beat the film output of today

Im never going to use a film camera at a gig because I'll usually knock out the best part of 1000 shots in a night- that would be pretty expensive on film!

However I just went on holiday and, along with a compact digital, brought a 40 year-old Nikkormat and some film- the results were awesome. Shots which looked garbage on my compact, when taken on film took on a new life, and I cant put my finger on why!! You stop and think before firing the shutter

People think the expense involved in using film should make it redundant but I basically shelled out £30 in total. Not a bad price to enjoy a weeks photography while on my hols!!

PS. I'll bet anything that no Digital SLR will still be functioning after 40 years!

So here I am...

Right well this is the first post of my new blog. I'll be keeping track of my exploits and photographic work. Letting you all know whats going on at GB Multimedia.

Heres a pic to get things off the ground. My current favourite shot, which is one of my entries in the NMEs Professional Photographer of the Year Award. I hope you like it!