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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by larak Film with the right lenses is FAR better for low light, closeups, instant shots (no delay), print quailty (300dpi for digital vs 2400 or better film depending on real ASA/ISO rating), adjusting depth of field or shutter speed (although my digital can do these), choice of flash units, and everywhere else you need better than good image quality. [/quote] "Instant shots (no delay)" - yes on point and shoot digitals, but not on DSLRs. They are just as fast as film SLRs. "adjusting depth of field or shutter speed" - as you already stated, DSLRs can do these, so why mention it? My DSLR has a depth of field preview button, and my lenses stop down to f/22, others to f/32. Shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4000 are available. "choice of flash units" - this could be right, but is not really a problem. There are half a dozen flash units available for my DSLR from the manufacturer, and many others too. So I don't really see how its a problem if I cannot use my 15-20 year old Vivitar 283 on my digital. " everywhere else you need better than good image quality." - not sure where the average model railroader would need better image quality than can be supplied by a decent 6-10 MP DSLR. Maybe if you need to make 20" by 30" posters all the time, but for normal use, magazine articles & covers, digital is not a problem. Bob Boudreau
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