I think I know what jonnyblades means. When I compare projected digital images to those of say Kodachrome 25 transparencies there is a tangible underlying difference.
The Kodachrome pics. appear to have a more subtle colour rendition. I believe it is because of the inability, as yet, of the digital sensor to capture the full dynamic range in the same manner that the film did.
I'm not sufficiently concerned to go back to film use though
, The benefits of digital far outweigh the slight compromise, and a bit of post camera tinkering with Paintshop Pro (or similar) can usually provide a suitably pleasing final result. - Good enough for me anyway.
Regards
Mike.