Response to Black and White films?

Wolfram has given you good information, Adran. It seems that he is assuming that you are using a chromogenic film (the type using dyes). My suggestion to you is to get a few rolls of silver halide film (AgX).This type of film will give you the "true" black and white look. Unfortunately this means you can't bring you film to the local minilab that dosent develop AgX film. Your local camera shop should be able to help you out. If you are serious about black and white photography you really need to consider processing and printing your own work. (Finding a custom lab that can produce work to your specifications is a good[not the best] solution if you don't have the desire to "do it yourself".) I suggest you at least develop your negatives yourself. All you need is a tank,themometer,chemicals,containers(graduate for mixing, bottles for storage, an accurate timer with a sweep second hand and a light tight place to load the reel (a changing bag etc.)There are detailed instructions on this website that will get you started. Have fun!

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