Just a note about printers. You don't need an extremely expensive printer to get outstanding results--unless you want a large format printer. I use an HP 932--they are under $150, I'm sure--great results up to 8 x 10--IF your image has high resolution to begin with. I've used all kinds of paper but prefer fine art paper and matte photo. I just bought an Epson 875 for $79 (it originally was about $400 I've discovered) but it uses a 6 color ink system with a dye/ink blend--there are still some around at this price I understand at OFfice Max for one. Its recommended to use Epson paper with the Epson though, but the heavy weight matte is terrific and is supposed to last something like 75 years (under glass). So--to correct the myth that one needs an 'expensive' printer--buy the low end version of the photo printers from HP or Epson (don't have experience with Canon)--they will use the same inks/print machinery as the more expensive in the line, but they will be slower in many cases--the 932 utilizes the computer's resources instead of its own--I opted for the lower price/less speed (and can't do much work while it runs even with a new hot computer). I've been really pleased, 'tho' with the comparitive speed of the USB Epson--AND I can work at the same time S. No comments on the digital vs. film--I think it will depend upon the circumstances--as mentioned above. Diane