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I keep all my film in my carry on bag at check in and have them hand check it during the screening process. 

 

Guys got a question.
I'm going to Scotland for 2 weeks and staying with my daughter and future son in law. After that I am going to Switzerland for 11 days then back to the rig. I really want to shoot film for this trip but worry about airport security and screwing up my film. Yes I am sure I can send film online to my daughters place but what can I do after that plus I would either have to take all those exposed rolls of film to Nigeria ( not a good idea) or get my wife to hand carry it back to KL for me....... She ain't going to like that idea.
Other option is Leicac S..... But I want to shoot film :)

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Bonjour Henri,   I still prefer black and white film (I use almost no colour). The advantages of digital don’t mean much to me. Seeing instant results is not so useful, since what comes out of a cam

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Adam,

 

When we last spoke you were curious about the Fomapan 100 film that I use. So here are some picture samples that show some of the characteristics of the film that I particularly appreciate:

 

The first image on page 763, May 13th in this thread shows how well the film separates the clouds from the sky, without the aid of any filter. 

 

The images below, both taken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, show the tonality of the film, which I much appreciate; it has a nice, dark, gutsy feel and it is not easy to blow the highlights. The grain, admittedly is not the finest, and perhaps another developer but Rodinal would help with that. And while I still have not printed these pictures, I have little doubt that they will print even better than they scan. 

 

 

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MP, 2/35, Fomapan100, Rodinal, svp

 

MP, 2/35, Fomapan100, Rodinal, svp

 

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Adam,

 

When we last spoke you were curious about the Fomapan 100 film that I use. So here are some picture samples that show some of the characteristics of the film that I particularly appreciate:

 

The first image on page 763, May 13th in this thread shows how well the film separates the clouds from the sky, without the aid of any filter. 

 

The images below, both taken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, show the tonality of the film, which I much appreciate; it has a nice, dark, gutsy feel and it is not easy to blow the highlights. The grain, admittedly is not the finest, and perhaps another developer but Rodinal would help with that. And while I still have not printed these pictures, I have little doubt that they will print even better than they scan. 

 

 

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MP, 2/35, Fomapan100, Rodinal, svp

 

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MP, 2/35, Fomapan100, Rodinal, svp

 

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I agree Christoph , very nice tone and general tonality , balance between black, grey and white

is quite good giving a superb contrast. Fuji Acros approximates a bit IMHO. This soft appearance

gives a perfect picture. Good development :)

 

Who said "each film brand is a new sensor"  ?

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Henry

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Not sure why, but I ended up with a few late afternoon shots, very low sun, and harsh shadows etc.

Around the farm. Fuji RDP III

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This thread is amazing, no sooner have I blinked then there are some amazing photographs and interesting opinions. May I join the fray?

 


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Leica R6 - 50mm Summicron - Silvermax

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This thread is amazing, no sooner have I blinked then there are some amazing photographs and interesting opinions. May I join the fray?

 

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Leica R6 - 50mm Summicron - Silvermax

 

Amazing pictures specially the first Charles

Silvermax seems to be a good film

Superb contrast , definition and b&w tonality

Thanks for sharing

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Not sure why, but I ended up with a few late afternoon shots, very low sun, and harsh shadows etc.

Around the farm. Fuji RDP III

Gary

Bravo Gary color is superb with sunset

More please

Thanks for sharing

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This thread is amazing, no sooner have I blinked then there are some amazing photographs and interesting opinions. May I join the fray?

 

 

 

Leica R6 - 50mm Summicron - Silvermax

It IS a god thread huh? Lots of variation, not too much scrapping either, all is good.

A lovely combination, R6/50 Summicron, very nice.

I'm interested in your SilverMax use too, I have a roll to try at some stage, and am gleaning as much info as I can on it, and what to develop it in.

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Kodak TX very different BW400CN , no "smoothed" line

(if you still like digital but in film , BW400CN film is for you) :)

Nice and deep black for Kod TX

 

 

Yes, I agree that Tri-X and conventional silver based films are quite different in feel to the C41 black and white films but I'm not sure I find them particularly "smoothed" or "like digital" in the sense you suggest. IMO the main difference is a comparative lack of bite in flatter lighting conditions but I think the same can be said for C41 film generally. I still value them for the convenience that C41 processing can offer.

 

Whilst on the subject of C41, here's some more Fuji Neopan 400CN.

 

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Question regarding processing B&W film.

The pro photographer that ran the Darkroom class that I was at last week said that you can use the LC29 with a 1/19 mix ratio to process about 10 rolls of film.

The shop where I get my color film processed says you should make new Dev and fix for each roll of film

Who is correct????

Up until now I have been going with one batch for about 10 rolls and all looks okay, but now doubting if what I am doing is correct??

Neil

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Neil.

First cab off the rank here.

Not familiar with LC29, but try the manufacturers recommendations, they should be available online.

 

Secondly, if the negs so far look OK, then I'd say you are not doing anything out of the ordinary.

 

In respect of the advice to use fresh each time. I do with R09/Rodinal, but it IS a one-shot developer. I use fixer until it's stuffed, and to me "twice the clearing time" is all I'm worried about.

 

Mind you, this is B&W only, colour (if that is what you are doing as well) might be different.

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Yes, I agree that Tri-X and conventional silver based films are quite different in feel to the C41 black and white films but I'm not sure I find them particularly "smoothed" or "like digital" in the sense you suggest. IMO the main difference is a comparative lack of bite in flatter lighting conditions but I think the same can be said for C41 film generally. I still value them for the convenience that C41 processing can offer.

 

Whilst on the subject of C41, here's some more Fuji Neopan 400CN.

 

M0000089-w.jpg

 

 

M0000076-w.jpg

 

 

 

M0000100-w.jpg

Yes Ian I agree but it depends sometimes of your shots ,angle of  light etc...

The general aspect is different versus in example TX ...

Eoin or Trev ( I don't remmeber) also noticed that :)

 

On these three pictures you posted it's similar to film TX IMO

Lovely girl in the beautiful nature well reproduced by film

Best

Henry

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Question regarding processing B&W film.

The pro photographer that ran the Darkroom class that I was at last week said that you can use the LC29 with a 1/19 mix ratio to process about 10 rolls of film.

The shop where I get my color film processed says you should make new Dev and fix for each roll of film

Who is correct????

Up until now I have been going with one batch for about 10 rolls and all looks okay, but now doubting if what I am doing is correct??

Neil

I use developers always as a one-shot- dilution. So for each use (may be also 2 films at one time) a fresh dillution of developer.

This garantees a constand process with constant developing times and results and is save. period.

The Fix could be used more often. So I use one liter of fix (dilution 1+4) for about 10 films.

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a Porsche 911. MP with Summilux 50 pre-asph and Fuji Arcos:

 

 

27114645115_d51266c960_b.jpgPorsche 911 on film by Dirk Raffel, auf FlickrZum Beitrag hinzufügen

 

 

This is porn!!! Hot stuff!

 

Great car, great pics! The last one reminded me of a picture I have taken some years ago:

 

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M4-P - Cron 35 - "Farbwelt 200" (probably Fuji C200)

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Neil, I agree with Klaus one or two rolls in a Paterson tank each time

If you are difficulty to buy developer you can keep it some days in a bottle

well closed and protected from light and even reuse for a few rolls
Anyway one way to find out if the developer becomes dark it should be discarded

and not used.

The better it is a new developer each time

LC9 Ilford is a good dev. Kodak D76 is similar.There are also other brands

Rg H.

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