Back in September 1976, I started learning photography. I saved my allowance and money I earned taking care of a Sheepdog named “Bagels.” I went to Olden camera on East 33rd Street in New York City. I looked around and found the camera. It was a new Zenit-E and weighed as much as Cinder Block and looked much like the same. I took it where ever I went and used it constantly. I was using color film and would buy five or six rolls at a time. Then, as students we were asked to use black and white film. We were told to be creative and seek out contrasts, anywhere and everywhere. I had a few exposures left on a particular roll of ASA400-BW film. I brought the rolls to the pharmacy and forgot to check the BW Box. All the film was ruined except the BW400CN roll. I noticed the portraits of my teachers had these Sienna tones. What was an accident turned out to be a wonderful surprise.
After a few years, I purchased a Canon EOS Rebel 2000. I had some great shots back then and I only had two kit lens. But I miss the days when I could buy that film. Now I buy a few rolls that are expired and play with the ISO on my Canon 1v-HS.

I wish that Kodak would resurrect that film.