[batwister]

Will the continued use of digital photography elevate more film photography to a fine art status in the future? I’m thinking here in terms of a comparison to painting when photography came along. I would like to think so.

No, the continued use of digital cameras will eventually lead to more sophisticated image making and innovation. At that point, when somebody comes along and shows us how digital cameras can be used with a straight, no frills sensibility, this is when I will forget about film and join the revolution. FYI, 'fine art photography' doesn't have any meaning anymore, except where the marketing of amateur work online is concerned. Please update your terminology.