Hi David,

While none of your points are debatable, I think a beginner's experience like Rachel's is different from your experience. I assume she already has at least a "starter" digital camera and it is much more affordable for her to shoot many practice images than a person with a similar quality film camera. Buying one roll of film, processing and prints for 36 exposures would cost her about $8 - $10 and not all of them keepers.

Once a person goes digital, it costs about the same to shoot 3600 images as it does to shoot 36. That's my point.

Oh yeah, instant feedback AND maintaining full control every step of the way are the best reasons for digital and that's what hooked me.

Have Fun!
Jeff