I have been using digital now for almost ten years, I don't know all that much but I really like them. I am on my third and they just get better and better. I use Sony but my wife likes high end Cannon. I don't care, I take pictures of cars mostly and I just love them and the simplicity. Plus stick the card into the computer and load the files, send them to Pelican in an instant. Even for someone like me that really knows nothing they are great. I am only semi functional with the computer and about the same with the camera but they make up for my lack with their simplicity.
sorry, one of my favorites, I don't think I could have done it with film, I don't know enough. Plus, to do black and white with film you have to carry two cameras, with one digital you have so many options