Digital BW, The Print

Very impressive. Actually some of the best results are from 35mm b&w 
negatives that i processed years ago.

My digital camera results for b&w prints are mixed - certainly no 
fault of the the printer or ink system.

I don't have photoshop cs, but I do have elements 2.0.

I have read that it is better to shoot in color, then convert to 
greyscale, as opposed to using the b&w camera setting.

Should I shoot in color, then convert to greyscale in elements?

Additionally, most of the conversions are very flat looking with very 
little contrast.

Any help would be greatly appreciated....thanks for being so patient 
with a novice.

Steve