Cliff, the only reason I wrote what I did is that so many people start with the supposition that dpi equals ppi. Hell, I know it's not that simple. But if you can afford the ink, print at 1200dpi. It will take a microscope to tell the difference under perfect conditions. Factor in paper type (high rag bleeds), viewing distance (I had to view The Mona Lisa at about two meters, and it's not that large!) and quality of printer and ink, and the only way to tell the best printing resolution is by trial and error. FWIW, I printed an 8 X 10 on super-gloss paper at 600 dpi and it took it three days to dry - and it looked like a child's watercolor at that!

Why not experience the best film camera? Ironically, Nikon had hoped that shooting with film would go on alongside digital and produced their best professional camera, the F6. This camera looks and handles completely different from anything else in the film world, it's literally impossible to take a bad picture with it. As of this writing, I have not seen anyone recommending it and I am surprised. I haven't checked lately, but I would be willing to bet that you could get it now for much less than the original price of $2000 (B@H in 2008). I have one and I love it and a friend of mine has two (I could ask him if he would part with one).

I don't know what system you are using, however, I use the Lee filters which are 4" x 6". The case I use is LEE Filters Multi Filter Pouch! B&H sells it for $45.00. It isn't small, but it carries all of my filters and fits into my camera bag. I do have a problem if I don't want to take the bag with me, but want the filters. At that point, I look for something with big pockets. No, the holder does not fit in the case with the filters. I keep the holder and mounting ring in the case it came in, again in the camera bag.

Maybe someone else has a great idea for transporting and using these big filters, I'll keep watching your post.