Blimey, you have made me feel even better about my self taught melodeon accordian playing. I am always live never  miming !!!One of my sons recorded me and made me do about 20 takes..aaaargh.

The two big advantages of digital..instant feedback to check result on the wee screen and an ability to change ISO settings which is also connected to the low light ability . I used to have to carry 3 types of film and  be prepared for an inflight film change.

Its been win and loose regarding the ability to home process at  the pc, win..a darkroom without the dark and chemicals, lower processing cost(perhaps not if I really record the time i take)........loose, need a constant back up and storage place.

And the ability to take more pics is useful as a cost saving against film purchase.