Film Film Review: AgfaPhoto APX 400 @ 1600 I like AgfaPhoto APX400 rated at 800. My data suggests we can push it a little further—I shot a roll at 1600, and feel like maybe we’re hitting the limits for pushing.
Film Film Review: Kodak Double-X (5222) Here’s a film whose charm took me totally by surprise. I had low expectations for Double-X, but its character and tonality have really captured my heart.
Film Film Review: Ilford FP4 Plus @ 500 Ilford FP4 plus is a great lower speed film that pushes nicely to 500 in a tight pinch.
Film A New (and Experimental) Method for Evaluating Film I explore a new method to evaluate film using equipment you may already own, with the goal of improving our digital darkroom workflows.
Film Film Review: AgfaPhoto APX 400 (Pt. 2) Giving AgfaPhoto APX400 a second try, this time rating it at ISO 800—without pushing in development. The results are surprisingly good.
Film Film Review: AgfaPhoto APX 400 (Pt. 1) What if there was a film whose true speed was actually _faster_ than what’s printed on the box? Do miracles like that even happen? Maybe so…
Analog Basics Analog Basics: Film Speed, Box Speed, and Exposure Index Do you wonder what box speed is? Confused by rating film? What even is an exposure index? Let’s get a grip on these concepts and get the most from our film.
Film Film Review: FOMA Ortho 400 An emulsion with a unique look that really pops outdoors…but it’s prone to overexposure.
Analog Extreme Film Pushing: Ilford HP5 Plus @ 6400 (Pt. 2) Trying once again to push Ilford HP5 plus to 6400, I find more agreeable results. But is it good enough? Spoiler alert: It depends.
Analog Extreme Film Pushing: Ilford HP5 Plus @ 6400 (Pt. 1) What happens if we push Ilford HP5 plus to 6400? Let's fuck around and find out. Spoiler alert: It doesn't go as well as I hoped.
Analog Extreme Film Pushing: Ilford HP5 Plus @ 3200 I like fast film and I cannot lie. So let's push it, push it real good. And see what we get. Today: Ilford HP5 pushed to 3200.
Film 5 frames of Shanghai GP3 100 in a Mamiya RB67 Bargain hunting for a Mamiya RB67 in Seoul turned out to be a bigger adventure, and a lot more fun, than I'd anticipated
