Zoe Allsop

In the UK, it is getting virtually impossible to process and print B&W 16mm film. One solution (for cost purposes) might be to shoot colour neg, and then have it printed to B&W print stock. Has anyone tried this? Is the image compromised at all? Did you have to light with more contrast? Or just as you would normally for B&W? Or aim for thicker/thinner negs? Any stories, good or bad much appreciated!