Digital BW, The Print

Don-

Oh, I don't have anything against T-Max and have shot thousands of rolls 
of it.  It was just the incredible quality I got from TP that brought 
that up.

I used it mostly to reproduce old (50-100 yrs.) photographs that had to 
be blown up for exhibits.  It was used for grain quality plus tricks 
that actually brought out detail in the photo that were no longer 
visible to the eye.

I agree with all about running tests.  Cameras and meters all differ.  
In fact, I'd shoot 21-step gray scales in the expected ambient light also.

Processing yourself is still IMHO better than any lab unless they are 
doing it by hand.  But, I'm from the Ansel Adams school of shoot for the 
shadows and process for the highlights.  Even with digital I carry an 
Xrite Color Passport and a spot meter for zone system.  I have done many 
brackets, then HDR before converting to B&W.

I can't say I don't miss film.  I do.  Someone brought a like new Rollei 
to me last week for a price estimate.  I almost bought it!! Her dad had 
left it in a closet.

Seth