Digital BW, The Print

Ok, thanks.  I tend to look for instant gratification sometimes when I 
should just be patient.
I'll hang around and read, and post the occasional question when it comes 
to mind.

In the interest of brevity,
Thanks to the others who provided info, I appreciate it and will check out 
what you sent.

-Don M

bgs wrote:
>Hey Don M.,
>
>Stay right here and ask questions. It was the same for a quite a large group
>on this site.
>
>bgs
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Don M" <don@...>
>To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 1:33 PM
>Subject: [Digital BW] BW basics resources
>
>
>   I recently subscribed here, and I can tell I'm in over my head.  You
>folks are doing complicated printing that I probably will never attempt.
>
>I wondered if anyone can point me to any websites or books they've found
>good for someone just beginning to work with digital B&W ?
>
>Just to explain, I'm a casual photographer.  20 years ago learned how to
>shoot a Pentax K1000 manual SLR, and I understand the basics of
>photography.  I always wanted to shoot some B&W but never got around to it,
>save a few C-41 process rolls here and there.
>
>Now the digital world offers so much in the way of B&W options.  And I'm
>getting started.
>
>But as I say, I think I need to be sent somewhere for beginners first.  Any
>recommendations?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Don M
>
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