<<< >The learning curve is dramatically shortened >when you work digitally. Even if you plan to shoot on film, practicing with a digital camera sounds like a really good idea.>>> UnBob I think you misundertood the comment to wit you replied. The learning curve is shorter because the learning is curtailed, not because it is accelerated ;o) With digital you don't need that huge burden of experience that enabled photographers of old striving "to get it right first time every time". You set up the camera and fire away, review, fire away, review .... It's results that count after all. It's a serious comment in a way, but not a "derogatory" one to the digital medium. There is a point where the ability to conduct endless trials really can be "too rapid". The old human brain takes time to assimilate information and the act of planning and thinking is left behind by the ability to obtain instant results. What gets learned (in part) is that it's quicker to fire off a few trials than spend too long thinking ... Bob -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm
