and the company emerging from bankruptcy has done nothing to allay my concerns. Whilst I have some film in the refrigerator, it is always prudent to test new film sources. These were shot on Ilford FP4+ and I like the results very much...
I hate to say it, but Kodak film supply is looking shakier than ever
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Ilford had long been my favorite film. HP-5 being my specific favorite.
Same for their chemicals. DDX is a fine developer.
HP-5
DD-X developer
Ilford resin coated paper--selenium toned.
Same for their chemicals. DDX is a fine developer.
HP-5
DD-X developer
Ilford resin coated paper--selenium toned.
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I'm sticking with Kodak, it's fantastic! I also use Fuji in equal amounts. Not to mention Rollei. Just use all of them, there's no reason to flapping about. Also if everyone switches because of some news and people will stop buying, they will stop making it.
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Dragonflies by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
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Kodak rules the hospitals. All the xray imaging disc says Kodak
Based on a news article some time ago, Kodak is trying to emerge from bankrupcy and leave their camera/film persona behind. This likely means a sell-off. I just hope whoever buys doesn't mess with things too much. With a LOT of luck, we may even get Kodachrome back (dare I dream).
My favorite films are/were: Fuji Velvia and Provia, Agfa Ultra 50, Fuji Reala 100 and Ilford Pan F. Having said that, I don't think I have exposed a roll of film in more than 10 years now, but my stash is still in the freezer. I miss using my Pentax K1000 where the brain has to be the computer. When I started photography the local pro photographer (who also owned the processing shop) told me to avoid the new digital stuff and learn with film. It was some of the best advice I ever got. I find myself getting better photos with my Canon T3i set on M rather than P. Maybe it's time to give that old K1000 some daylight.
My favorite films are/were: Fuji Velvia and Provia, Agfa Ultra 50, Fuji Reala 100 and Ilford Pan F. Having said that, I don't think I have exposed a roll of film in more than 10 years now, but my stash is still in the freezer. I miss using my Pentax K1000 where the brain has to be the computer. When I started photography the local pro photographer (who also owned the processing shop) told me to avoid the new digital stuff and learn with film. It was some of the best advice I ever got. I find myself getting better photos with my Canon T3i set on M rather than P. Maybe it's time to give that old K1000 some daylight.
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I'm still grieving for Tri-X
The film business is now owned by British/UK Kodak Pension Found. Frankly I think it will still be going for a while. Get out your K1000 and you will be surprised at the colours, I own a Pentax MX and love it. I use it more than my Pentax K5.
And what is wrong with TriX? I still have it and shoot it and it's up for sale...
Like I've said previously, I still love my Kodak film, this pics were taken in July. Best of all, no post-processing, I just love the colours from film:
Seed market by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
portra400_015.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
ektar040.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
ektar034.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
A shot with Pentax MX:
Shave by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
And this is what I will miss the most, Kodak E100VS, I still have a fair bit of it in the fridge.
Pashupatinath by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
And what is wrong with TriX? I still have it and shoot it and it's up for sale...
Like I've said previously, I still love my Kodak film, this pics were taken in July. Best of all, no post-processing, I just love the colours from film:
Seed market by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
portra400_015.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
ektar040.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
ektar034.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
A shot with Pentax MX:
Shave by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
And this is what I will miss the most, Kodak E100VS, I still have a fair bit of it in the fridge.
Pashupatinath by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
Really great photos 
You can't put the genie back in the bottle, and digital imaging is here to say. In many ways, in terms of storage and manipulation, there's just no comparison. But if there's anything I miss about film, it's the current inability to produce good B&W images.
To me, I don't really care about digital. The most important thing for me is the final output. Even after spending hours in photoshop and lightroom (not to mention the hours spent learning this products), the results don't satisfy me. On the other hand, with film, I get the results I want with a lot less time invested to get the results I want. If the masses are happy with digital, then they can be. On the other hand, it also means I should be able to use film for as long as I want.
What if a roll of film goes to fifty bucks?
We already have some rolls of film in .AU selling for $40+
I just import. Like I've said, I like certain look in my photos. I don't really care for gimmicks. For me digital is equivalent to 5 blade razors. Great advertising, but the final result, the shave leaves a lot to be desired.
For now I don't worry about the fifty bucks per roll, I've about 100 rolls in my freezer and that will not last forever. I'm off to Japan in a month or so, I will buy there another 100+ rolls.
Since I develop B&W and C41 film myself, the development is very cheap.
Besides, there aren't many cameras out there which compare to my ancient hasselblad, maybe a rolleiflex...
I just import. Like I've said, I like certain look in my photos. I don't really care for gimmicks. For me digital is equivalent to 5 blade razors. Great advertising, but the final result, the shave leaves a lot to be desired.
For now I don't worry about the fifty bucks per roll, I've about 100 rolls in my freezer and that will not last forever. I'm off to Japan in a month or so, I will buy there another 100+ rolls.
Since I develop B&W and C41 film myself, the development is very cheap.
Besides, there aren't many cameras out there which compare to my ancient hasselblad, maybe a rolleiflex...
I have forgot to mention, there are always alternatives to kodak, which I use a lot as well.
Fuji:
Waiter by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
Begnas lake by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
Rollie/Agfa:
Annapurna by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
rr80s+xtol_rescan029.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
rr80s+xtol_rescan048.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
The world keeps going round and round. I enjoy it while I can. What happens in the future is what will happen and I don't need to stress about. In the meantime, I will enjoy taking more photos.
Fuji:
Waiter by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
Begnas lake by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
Rollie/Agfa:
Annapurna by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
rr80s+xtol_rescan029.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
rr80s+xtol_rescan048.jpg by Jarek Miszkinis, on Flickr
The world keeps going round and round. I enjoy it while I can. What happens in the future is what will happen and I don't need to stress about. In the meantime, I will enjoy taking more photos.
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That's what it is all about....
If Tri-X does go away, Fuji Neopan 400 is pretty much identical.
I saw the writing on the wall awhile back and bought 3 large freezers. One just has all my favorite 35mm b&w films in 100 foot spools. I've probably still got 50 spools of Panatomic X (anybody remember that one?) and more of the Agfapan 25 which I still love and of course, Ilford Pan F (but I got it when Arixtra sold it CHEAP and by the spool). My bulk loaders have stood up to the test of time but still have 2 more new ones still in the box. My other 2 freezers have 2 1/4 b&w films that I bought by the brick...bricks seem more accurate than loose boxes. I've still got a ton of my ONLY developer that I can't find anymore...AB 55. I've got enough for about 150 gallons but after that it's gone! Will have to go back to something like D-76 and will have to waste some film for the re-testing I'll have to do...SUCKS, but necessary to get predictable results.
If I were a young man again and just starting, I'd learn black and white developing and then try some films to find some (or ONE) that I liked and then buy a freezer and FILL IT. I tried some Arista (Freestyle Photographic Supplies) 400. Tried one 100' spool. Didn't care for it (compared to Tri-X) but after testing I found the areas where it did well and the sizes (in this case, 5x7) that worked best for me (YMMV) and that's where I shot it. It's much like a rifle. Better rifles my do a lot of things better than a cheaper one BUT...at certain ranges the cheaper one will be just as deadly as an expensive one is so...keep your target within those ranges! Does that make sense?
Today, I still shoot b&w but mostly in 2 1/4 cameras (hassy, Rollei TLR's, Yashica Mat 124G, Mamiya C330-told you I was old!, and an old Mamiya Universal. I'm retired now and have the time to take-my-time.
I also shot a point-and-shoot digital camera (canon) and mostly make 4x6 cards (post cards and framed but it seems to make a pretty decent 8.5 x 11 but nothing bigger so like the example of the rifle above, I shoot where it seems to be best.
If I were a young man again and just starting, I'd learn black and white developing and then try some films to find some (or ONE) that I liked and then buy a freezer and FILL IT. I tried some Arista (Freestyle Photographic Supplies) 400. Tried one 100' spool. Didn't care for it (compared to Tri-X) but after testing I found the areas where it did well and the sizes (in this case, 5x7) that worked best for me (YMMV) and that's where I shot it. It's much like a rifle. Better rifles my do a lot of things better than a cheaper one BUT...at certain ranges the cheaper one will be just as deadly as an expensive one is so...keep your target within those ranges! Does that make sense?
Today, I still shoot b&w but mostly in 2 1/4 cameras (hassy, Rollei TLR's, Yashica Mat 124G, Mamiya C330-told you I was old!, and an old Mamiya Universal. I'm retired now and have the time to take-my-time.
I also shot a point-and-shoot digital camera (canon) and mostly make 4x6 cards (post cards and framed but it seems to make a pretty decent 8.5 x 11 but nothing bigger so like the example of the rifle above, I shoot where it seems to be best.
I grew up with those films. Bought in bulk and loaded my own cassettes. It was nice that a bit of the creation was done in the darkroom as well. Dodging and burning . . . waving our hands and cards with holes cut out under the enlarger and timing the exposure then into the developer to see the resulting image under our red or green light.
I am enjoying digital, quick, clean. Definitely different. Wish I could step 30 years back from time to time.
I am enjoying digital, quick, clean. Definitely different. Wish I could step 30 years back from time to time.
I don't think it is, it's one of the most popular and recommended films out there. HP5 is Ilford and it's nothing to worry about.
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