I love shooting in film. My canon AE-1 Program was stolen believe it or not, a couple years back when my house was broken into. I miss that camera and I do believe that some of the best photography I have ever taken was done with that piece. I now have a digital and it takes great photos. It's better for the environment too. However, the variance and surprise of film is gone. All those little nuances, like shooting on a really bright day or the dramatic effects of shadows don't seem to reveal themselves as much in digital. I prefer hard film to digital just as I prefer vinyl over an old console vs mp3s.