What I find very strange is that KR Nikon D3 example images
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3/example-images.htm
are orders of magnitude better than the example on the film vs Nikon D3 link.
Especially when you consider the example used was fairly large (10% of the whole frame). I hate to think what the whole image looked like.
As you say Alex you are happy picking up bargains from a bygone era. Which is fine we have no problem with that. We all have to live on a budget in my case £64 per week due to current financial climate. Whatever gives you pleasure is the whole point of having a hobby. But please don't refer to members as "troll" if they don't always agree with your point of view. Just because you don't like something you don't have to keep knocking it.