"by telling them that they have to start with something like film" Hehehe I think only film snobs do that. Film is fun but these days for beginners, grab a dig

"by telling them that they have to start with something like film" Hehehe I think only film snobs do that. Film is fun but these days for beginners, grab a digital camera because of instant feedback: you'll automatically see the image you've taken. And if you use more sophisticated camera, you can also see the histogram. Useful for analyzing your exposure. Not impossible with film camera. Once you are comfortable with your exposure, then jump into film.