For a variety of reasons I still shoot film. However, I do want to correct one point in the message below regarding digital prints. Accelerated fading tests have show that digital prints made on at least some printers and paper have a projected lifespan on par with most traditional methods of making color prints (do note that this is very much NOT true of all color inkjet printers). For example, using the Epson UltraChrome inks (e.g., Epson 2200 printer) and Epson papers, print life before noticeable fading is projected to be in excess of 100 years if the print is framed behind UV glass or around 60 years if unframed and exposed to indoor light. These test were conducted by an independent testing agency called Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ . I know of a good camera repair shop down here in Providence ( http://www.zackscamerarepair.biz ), but if you can it probably makes sense to work with someone local to save shipping charges. What you also might want to do is check the price of your camera gear at http://www.keh.com . If it turns out that you can get the same or similar equipment from KEH for less than the cost of having your camera worked on then that might be the wiser route unless you have a sentimental attachment to the gear. I have purchased quite a bit of gear from KEH and I have always been very satisfied. - Bruce Hooke -----Original Message----- From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Jim Ussailis Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 9:27 PM To: Chris Duncan, GISmatters Cc: tom/ reelife productions; Hidden Tech Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] (Canon) camera cleaning/repair recommendations? ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to post . ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. I'll give you another reason: Film has been around for a long time. Slides don't fade for 30 years, color prints, probably 50, (I have one of my father that is fine after 40 years) and the first B&W print is still around. Now how long will the latest digital medium be around. Possibly forever, if the format can still be read. On the other hand, reading any specific format may be impossible in 15 years. >From what I hear, don't count on digital prints to last for very long. Jim Ussailis jim at nationalwireless.com PS I am looking for someone to fix my Nikon. _______________________________________________ Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. http://www.hidden-tech.net/members