Film Photography
Jan 26, 2014 08:51:46 #
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Jan 26, 2014 09:54:23 #
Jan 26, 2014 10:11:19 #
bamabum wrote:
Is anyone in still shooting film and printing (darkroom) their own work?
Yes (35mm, medium format and 4x5) developing my own B&W film and having color film developed commercially.
I do my own scanning and printing digitally, which is working out pretty well. Don't know whether I will ever reestablish my full darkroom.
Jan 26, 2014 10:35:46 #
Jan 26, 2014 10:40:59 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Film yes, darkroom no
Ditto. 120 film & walk it to the lab.
Jan 26, 2014 15:31:57 #
Jan 26, 2014 15:45:58 #
bamabum wrote:
Is anyone in still shooting film and printing (darkroom) their own work?
I rarely shoot film but if I do, I bring it to Walgreen's, or a place like that. I prefer the control of digital.
Jan 26, 2014 16:29:01 #
bamabum wrote:
Is anyone in still shooting film and printing (darkroom) their own work?
Absolutely. I will continue to use film as long as I am able to obtain the film, paper and chemicals. I still maintain my photolab in a separate small building on the rear of my property. I can process color as well as monochrome, but the necessary materials are becoming more inconvenient to obtain.
As for film vs. digital, I keep a foot in both camps. I enjoy digital for its convenience, immediacy and ease of manipulation. BUT, when I want superior image quality, I abandon digital and 35mm film as well. I lay aside my Nikon D700 and ignore my Nikon F2 and F3 and I pick up the Mamiya RB67 or turn to the 4x5 Sinar view camera. At times, I wish I had an 8x10 view.
I have no quarrel with those who prefer one over the other. Photography is a very egalitarian pursuit - it is for everyone.
Jan 27, 2014 02:38:32 #
bamabum wrote:
Is anyone in still shooting film and printing (darkroom) their own work?
He spends an inordinate time drinking coffee and mixing chemicals (or is it the other way 'round?). He lives in a darkroom and studies all the time, so he may not see this. But PM Doogie. He is involved in every aspect of film photography from wet plate to medium format - and maybe a couple that haven't been invented yet!
Jan 27, 2014 02:59:41 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
Yes............ Still using from 35mm 'Blad and the Sinar. Although not so prolific now, as I'm retired. E6 chemistry is getting more difficult to buy (off the shelf).
Jan 27, 2014 06:38:47 #
bamabum wrote:
Is anyone in still shooting film and printing (darkroom) their own work?
Yes, 35mm, 120, 4x5, two Jobo processors. Use these quite regularly.
--Bob
Jan 27, 2014 06:47:45 #
Jan 27, 2014 06:59:33 #
I shoot Tri-X and Portra 400 in both 35 and 120. I let the lab process, scan, and provide discs.
I'm relatively new to digital so I'll make no great claims for the superior image quality of film. And I do very little post processing.
That said, to my eye Portra 400 rated at 250 produces unmatched color quality for portraits in open shade with reflection. I also use it for fashion work.
And Tri-X has great texture and gradations. I sometimes push it 2 stops when shooting live dance. ( Oh, that theatrical lighting. )
Usual, these are matters of taste and preference -- and how well the work is done.
I'm relatively new to digital so I'll make no great claims for the superior image quality of film. And I do very little post processing.
That said, to my eye Portra 400 rated at 250 produces unmatched color quality for portraits in open shade with reflection. I also use it for fashion work.
And Tri-X has great texture and gradations. I sometimes push it 2 stops when shooting live dance. ( Oh, that theatrical lighting. )
Usual, these are matters of taste and preference -- and how well the work is done.
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