Digital BW, The Print

On Wed, 2004-01-07 at 16:51, digikdm wrote:

> Why shoot B&W film at all if you know your output will eventually be 
> digital? With a push of a button any color pic can be beautifully 
> converted to B&W ( with the added benefit of any combination of 
> filters in the channel mixer) . Why run around with B&W film in your 
> camera and miss a potential color shot that only color film can do 
> justice to. 
> K.Monroe


For one thing, dynamic range. For another, information density per unit
weight (film weighs a lot less than digital sensors, especially when you
are already hauling 15-16 Kg of 4x5 gear up the mountain). But mostly,
because I "see" better in B&W. B&W film matches my artistic vision.

It's just a philosophy I like - use the best tool for the job. For me,
the best tool is B&W film. Of course, YMMV.


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