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Anonymous
Film bodies are cheap enough today, especially if you can afford a high spec digital. Maybe you could try both and see what you like? You might even want to keep both if you choose compatible bodies and lenses. There are folks who use both systems, rather than being exclusive to one or the other.
B&W on the right choice of film has it's advantages in some areas yet today, though the high spec digital cameras are capable of ever more impressive stuff and are cheaper and easier to use in the long run. Something like the latest Fuji pro DSLR (or even medium format cameras - I don't know what your budget is) is capable of great shots, better dynamic range than ever before or even better detail than was possible on 35mm film. You can also get away with a lot of changeable light conditions and low light work with digital. What do you think about the pros and cons of each? Are you happy about working with limited rolls of film, less flexibility with the ISO of the sensor/film, developing or printing your film?
I'd put it down to personal preference a lot of the time. Are you used to developing your own film? Have you shot a lot of colour or B&W film? It's a good idea to try these things out before blowing all your money on a vague idea. What kind of budget and experience do you have? Got any samples of your work to give us an idea of what you are aiming at? Buying tens of thousands of high spec gear on a whim is a risky move.
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