D133 - Cassette

Back to the old school things tonight with a few cassettes tapes. I remember the big push for everyone to buy CDs when they first came out, CDs were $10.99 versus $6-$9 tapes. The campaign said CDs were cheaper to make than tapes, thus would be cheaper to buy than tapes in the future, and they will last longer. I'm still waiting for that day to arrive for new CDs to be cheaper than cassettes. I still have some good music on tape but nothing to play them on. Guess who will be looking for a walkman this weekend?

Enjoy

Ja mata, Brian

D130 - Remember when...

Think back to when you learned to be a better photographer because it was expensive to shoot mediocre? The days when good film cost a pretty penny  [$10-$15]and developing your exposed rolls [$9-$13] would also set you pockets back. If you add those two cost together plus sloppy shooting the results are pricey. I remember buying some Fortia slide film in Japan years back, a 5 pack cost $75.The rolls were 36 exposures, so to develop the film you would spend between $12-$17. While digital is more cost efficient after the purchase of the body,  film is still a great way to make you slow down, appreciate the craft and digital media.

Enjoy.

  Ja mata, Brian