I've heard that before actually.  Working with film B&W really gives you an appreciation of what makes it into a good image as you are there at each stage of the process and the thing which changes the image is the lowest denominator as "postwork" doesnt factor in, so you learn what to do in terms of exposure, filters etc to get the look you wanted - without resorting to the "technology" of postwork.

I've done film B&W once at school, and i was not really in control of any of the process - nor can i remember much of it.  Doubt i would want to do it these days unless i really had the urge to learn - i was at Jessops the other day and a guy comes in to buy a B&W 35mm film... cost £5 for a 24 roll!!  So yeah - i'l stick with digital thanks

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