nefarious Posted February 17, 2020 Share #21 Posted February 17, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've dabbled with lots of emulsions since returning to film last summer; especially B&W. My favourites so far are Portra 400 and Tri-X 400, though I'm very fond of the new Ilford Ortho Plus 80. But that's all in my medium format cameras. I'd really appreciate some suggestions of what works well in a iiif (with an Elmar 50mm f/2.8), if anyone would like to make recommendations... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stealth3kpl Posted February 18, 2020 Share #22 Posted February 18, 2020 I like the Portras for colour, and FP4+ in Rodinal, TMax400 in Perceptol, the Deltas in DDX, TriX in D76, and HP5 in HC110. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 19, 2020 Share #23 Posted February 19, 2020 HP5, Acros and Portra 400. I've still got a few HIE, expired of course. I got 5 rolls of Ferrania P30 a couple of weeks ago that I will be trying out soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 19, 2020 Share #24 Posted February 19, 2020 Ilford XP2 Super. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted February 19, 2020 Share #25 Posted February 19, 2020 ektachrome, portra 400 (160 in the summer), hp5+ (less contrast that Tri-x makes for better scanning -- can always add contrast). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Marshall Posted February 23, 2020 Share #26 Posted February 23, 2020 I like Portra 160 for colour and Ilford black and white films. Transparency has to be Fuji these days as my favourite was Kodachrome rip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 25, 2020 Share #27 Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Judging by usage, ranked from most often and preferred usage on top: 1. Ilford FP4+ 125 film (35 and 120 formats) 2. Ilford PanF+ 50 film (35 format) 3. Kodak Ektar 100 film (35 and 120 formats) 4. Ilford HP5+ 400 film (35 and 120 formats) 5. Fuji Provia 100F film (35 format) 6. Ilford XP2 Super 400 (35 format) Since it is critical for B&W film, my preferred and only developers are Xtol and Rodinal. Never been a big fan of Kodak Tri-X 400 (often too grainy and contrasty for my taste no matter which kind of developer I used) and Kodak Porta 160 (okay for portraits but weak in comparison to Ektar 100 for landscapes). I will also stay away from Ilford Delta 3200 (much too grainy) - rather prefer to push HP5+ if needed. Tested Ferrania P30, but it is simply too contrasty for me for most situations where I find myself for shooting (I would only use it in extreme high contrast situations which I find rare). Ilford XP2 Super 400 is my B&W choice if I need to switch between different ISO numbers on the same film (problem here is that the negatives are not the most suitable ones to be used for darkroom printing). Edited February 25, 2020 by Martin B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 25, 2020 Share #28 Posted February 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Martin B said: ...Ilford XP2 Super 400 is my B&W choice if I need to switch between different ISO numbers on the same film (problem here is that the negatives are not the most suitable ones to be used for darkroom printing). Interesting comment. In my experience XP2 prints beautifully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocialKonstruct Posted March 28, 2020 Share #29 Posted March 28, 2020 https://www.japancamerahunter.com/product/jch-streetpan-400-film/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym91 Posted April 11, 2020 Share #30 Posted April 11, 2020 Tried many over the last 20 years... B&W favourites remain TriX and Delta 100/400. processed right nothing beats TriX for impact and overall sharpness at bigger sized prints. Both Delta Films give a tonality thats almost half acceptable compared to a 6X6 neg, and that’s much more than the most other films. Color is Portra 160 for me but only in my Rolleiflex 🤫 andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwino Posted April 14, 2020 Share #31 Posted April 14, 2020 For me, lately, its Delta 100 for my barnack, Delta 400 for my M2, and I'm testing XP2 out in one of my Nikons. Medium format is Delta 100 or 400, depending on the camera's shutter speed range. Or some expired Portra 400. I have a pro pack of the new Ektachrome 100 waiting for a nice hike into the mountains (too much snow right now). I really want to try out the Washi films, but haven't found any for sale lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted May 17, 2020 Share #32 Posted May 17, 2020 135 format: Kodak Pro Image ISO 100 and Fujifilm Xtra 400, but when my stock runs out, I may stay with ISO 100 only. It's about $4.5 per 36exp. They are color negatives, but after scan, they can export B&W too. What I like is the flexibility to control the contrast and tonal by playing with the color channel. I also like their "grain" structure through the scan, much preferred than any Ilford or Tmax. 120 format: Kodak Ektar 100 and Portra 400. Same as 135 format, when my stock runs out, I will stay with ISO 100 only. The preference of ISO 100 is due to my favorite Hasselblad SWC/M (38mm). The highest shutter speed is 500th. ISO 400 is too fast. I have a A24 back to load 135 format to shoot 54mm x 24mm panorama and a A12 back to load 120 format to shoot 54mm x 54mm square. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2020 Share #33 Posted May 17, 2020 In addition to many of the black and white films mentioned here, I still enjoy shooting on Agfa Scala 200 black and white reversal film. With slides on the light table, I can still judge more precisely which photo is worth making a scan. What I miss most is Kodak Plus-X-125, Fuji Neopan 1600 and all Kodachromes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkassenkunde Posted May 18, 2020 Share #34 Posted May 18, 2020 Although I´m using all film stocks that find the way into my fridge, even long expired materials, I have some favorites: B&W: Tri-X, esp. because I find it easiest to print in my darkroom Color negative: Portra 160, because it fits most of situations and scans easily Slidefilm: Agfa CT 100 Precisa, mostly because I managed to stock up on it for a bargain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narsuitus Posted June 7, 2020 Share #35 Posted June 7, 2020 Years ago, I shot color slide film, color print film, and black & white film in 35mm, 120 medium format, and 4x5 inch and 8x10 inch large format. I developed my color slide film in E4 chemistry and later in E6 chemistry. I developed my black & white film primarily in Kodak D76 or a customized two-bath variation of D76. I had a professional lab process my color print film. Today, I primarily shoot 35mm and 120 medium format black & white film (Ilford HP5+ 400 film and Fomapan ISO 100 film) in a customized two-bath variation of D76. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Film Supply by Narsuitus, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Film Supply by Narsuitus, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/306073-what-is-everyone%E2%80%99s-favourite-film-stocks/?do=findComment&comment=3989158'>More sharing options...
SocialKonstruct Posted June 7, 2020 Share #36 Posted June 7, 2020 Trying to get my hands on that new Lomo Metropolis color film! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom.w.bn Posted June 8, 2020 Share #37 Posted June 8, 2020 For 35mm it was always Ilford Delta 100/400 in recent years. Now I tried Ilford FP4 Plus for the first time and I was really impressed by the grain / rendering / contrast. Bought more rolls of that. Better late than never.... 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted June 9, 2020 Share #38 Posted June 9, 2020 FP4 has been my everyday film for more than 40 years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Stoichev Posted January 14, 2024 Share #39 Posted January 14, 2024 For color film: 1.Kodak Ektar 100 2.Fuji Superia Premium 400 3.Fuji Superia X-TRA 400 For B&W: 1.Kodak T-Max 400 2.Ilford Delta 100 3.Kodak Tri-X Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Lurker 17 Posted January 22, 2024 Share #40 Posted January 22, 2024 (edited) Ilford FP4 Plus rated at 80 ASA (Weston Master V) developed in ID11 1+2. Printed on Multigrade Cooltone FB developed in Multigrade developer 1+6 for 3 minutes. I like a stronger dilution than Ilford recommend for printing. Edited January 22, 2024 by Leica Lurker 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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