Film/prossesing (color) is cheaper than ever, I don't see it going out of style soon...
Black & white is best to hone YOU'R compositon "style", don't fall for the "system" technic of any kind, don't box yourself in. Take picture that YOU think are cool.
Best B/W film : T-MAX family. Use an orange filter for that extra contrast.
Best night film : any tungsten film; that will give you the "Blues" you'r looking for. Place speed dial on "B" or "T" on some cameras, that setting is for long exposer, you will need a cable release to eliminate shakes. A good starting point is 20 sec. exposure @ f5.6 with a 100asa film and go from there.(write everything on paper)
Equipment :
I recommend a 24mm lens to get those long lines and good dept.
Get yourself a GOOD hevy trypod (you'll thank me later)
Revese ring for macrophotography (close-up)
Experiment with defirent type of film until you find the 1-2-3 ones that reflex you the most.
Show us what you do.......
For more info go to
www.photo.net
The pic in my sig was taken with a 1976 Nikormate FT2 with a 24mm lens.