I was living in China when this 220 version of SH GP3 was introduced. I bought 5 rolls from the first production run to test in my Mamiya 6. It was really cheap there. I discovered after the first roll that the tape that attached the film to the leader paper was defective. I opened my camera after taking 24 shots and the film was still sitting on the supply side of the camera instead of the take-up spool. Obviously, it was ruined. I contacted the manufacturer and they acknowledged the first run was bad and they replaced the 5 rolls with corrected rolls. After shooting/developing/scanning a successful roll I decided the film delivered flat images and I (also) went back to my go-to film stock (HP5) which has more punch to it. I gave the other 4 rolls away to a friend. It would be nice if Ilford would introduce 220 rolls of their film stock. Are you listening Ilford???
So you couldn't use this film on a medium format camera that has a window on the film door to see what exposure your on? Presumably because without backing paper it would expose the film to light?
The 220 version of this film is probably better than the 120 version. I’ve tested it extensively and have encountered backing paper transposing. It develops well in Hc110.
Far more technical evaluations of GP3 than shown here confirm that it has a good midtone separation and a very solid ISO speed as rated. If you use the suggested development time for D-76, its overall contrast is quite low, so some personal testing with your preferred development time is going to be necessary. Some of what is characterized as lack of midtone is likely to be caused by the distinctly different color response of GP3 compared to other conventional films like Tri-X; GP3 has a color response more like Fomapan. While as sharp as a conventional 100 speed film, its shortcoming is grain. GP3 at ISO 100 has a grain structure as course as Tri-X at ISO 400.
I was living in China when this 220 version of SH GP3 was introduced. I bought 5 rolls from the first production run to test in my Mamiya 6. It was really cheap there. I discovered after the first roll that the tape that attached the film to the leader paper was defective. I opened my camera after taking 24 shots and the film was still sitting on the supply side of the camera instead of the take-up spool. Obviously, it was ruined. I contacted the manufacturer and they acknowledged the first run was bad and they replaced the 5 rolls with corrected rolls. After shooting/developing/scanning a successful roll I decided the film delivered flat images and I (also) went back to my go-to film stock (HP5) which has more punch to it. I gave the other 4 rolls away to a friend. It would be nice if Ilford would introduce 220 rolls of their film stock. Are you listening Ilford???
Hmm yes a 220 film from Ilford would be very nice
Another quality video from the young Mr. Bayliss
So you couldn't use this film on a medium format camera that has a window on the film door to see what exposure your on? Presumably because without backing paper it would expose the film to light?
Yes I believe that's the reason 👍
Q. Possible to spice 2x 120 films in a dark bag?
Do you have to increase the amount of developer used and if so by how much? Thanks for this video.
The 220 version of this film is probably better than the 120 version. I’ve tested it extensively and have encountered backing paper transposing. It develops well in Hc110.
Great video! What do you use to scan your film?
Ah thanks - I use a Minolta Dimage Scan Multi PRO - same one I repaired in my last video
good bayliss in the wild content here 👀
Aw young Mr Bayliss likes to draw too!
Far more technical evaluations of GP3 than shown here confirm that it has a good midtone separation and a very solid ISO speed as rated. If you use the suggested development time for D-76, its overall contrast is quite low, so some personal testing with your preferred development time is going to be necessary. Some of what is characterized as lack of midtone is likely to be caused by the distinctly different color response of GP3 compared to other conventional films like Tri-X; GP3 has a color response more like Fomapan. While as sharp as a conventional 100 speed film, its shortcoming is grain. GP3 at ISO 100 has a grain structure as course as Tri-X at ISO 400.
Informative ... helpful .. thank you 👌
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cinestill 220 campaign on the go, as 4/2022
It's so expensive in UK, I could get it like about 2/3 of the price here in China
The film has absolutely no midtones.
try it developed in Hydrofen its way better
Yo Bayliss you mind sending me an invite to the discord servers