Kodak Vision3 on Medium Format Cameras | Mamiya RZ67 + Mamiya 7
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Shot some Kodak Vision3 film on my medium format photography cameras. I shot the 250D and 500T rolls on my Mamiya RZ67 and Mamiya 7.
So what is Kodak Vision3? Well as I said it is a motion picture film that uses a different development process than C41, which is used in cinema cameras. If you pick any Christopher Nolan or Quinten Tarantino film, a lot of them are shot on this type of film, so being able to use it in a photography format is quite interesting.
So the film I shot had been repackaged using old backing paper and had been trimmed down to 61mm to fit in a medium format camera, allowing me to shoot 10 photos per roll. The photos are then developed in ECN-2 chemicals giving it a completely different look to most other film stocks.
Now normally this is not super accessible in a photography format as it does require a more hands-on production and also different development chemicals, so it is hard to find commercially and most labs don’t process it.
The only other film that I can compare it to, is Cinestill, however Cinestill still uses C41 development, so the process is a little different. I personally have never shot Cinestill, but the overall aesthetic is somewhat the same as it still is motion picture film however the remjet layer is removed on this film allowing for normal development.
Vision3 does also come in a 35mm format, which is more traditional and commonly used, but as I mentioned, I was using the 61mm or medium format version.
So I shot 2 rolls of Kodak Vision3, one being 250D, balanced for daylight, and the other being 500T, balanced for Tungsten Light. One on the Mamiya RZ67 and the other on the Mamiya 7.
This film apparently has 15 stops of dynamic range which is similar to portra making it a very versatile film stock. So as you can see, these first few frames were of some older cars, and what really drew me in was the colors and overall location that they were parked in. I was going for these ¾ angles which ended up contrasting really nicely with blue sky creating a strong amount of vibrance in the photos.
One thing you may have noticed about this film is the light leaks on the perforations which I really do enjoy. I’m not sure whether this is due to the film itself or more of a development thing, but either way, I feel they really add to the image especially when there are some warmer elements in the photo. This might not be for some people, but I personally like it. I’ve always been a fan of light leaks and artifacts in my photos as these things happen when shooting film, so you might as well embrace it.
So all those photos were straight from the flextight scanner and I made no further adjustments in Lightroom or Photoshop, apart from a few dust cleanups. Like a lot of people, I get so sick of shooting Portra, so it was quite freeing being able to shoot something different and having no expectation of how it might turn out.
So that was the 250D and 500T rolls of Kodak Vision3 and I’m sure you can see the difference between the 2. In my personal opinion, I think I actually prefer the colors on the 250D roll, maybe because the lighting and overall compositions were better, but the 500T still does an amazing job.
I definitely plan on shooting loads more of this film in the future, and can hopefully, go to some cooler locations. It would also be cool to plan a shoot, somewhat Gregory Crewdson style, and even test the portrait capabilities. So keep an eye out for those videos over the next few months.
Thanks to B2 Scan and darkroom for letting me shoot these rolls and taking care of the development and processing.
B2 Scan is a Melbourne-based business providing flex tight scanning services and are about to venture out into the darkroom world. You find their information here:
/ b2_scan
/ b2_darkroom
www.b2scan.net/
They are also about to start selling these film stocks, which are somewhat rare, at least in Australia, so make sure you stay tuned to their website and social media, for when it becomes available. I will have all their links in the description so be sure to check them out.
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'Shooting Kodak Vision3 on Medium Format Cameras | Mamiya RZ67 + Mamiya 7'
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I hope you did enjoy this week's video! Let me know your thoughts on these two film stocks down below, and whether you would consider shooting them in the future. Cheers!
So cool that you shot this in medium format, love seeing more great content from around Melbourne too! Good work man
Thanks so much Hashem! Shot this a day before lockdown so was very lucky. Glad you enjoyed man, just about to watch your recent video! Cheers :)
Very cool looking image. The colors and light leaks give th photos a very vintage look.
Thanks so much Howard!
Very nice pictures. I really like that one with the red VW.
Thanks so much Rob!
Lots of great shots in this video and cool locations! I prefer the first roll, the shots you got in the middle of the day look fantastic, really impressed with the dynamic range. Also, cute doggie!
Thanks so much Renata! Yeah I definitely agree haha, everything was just working well during that time, the other roll not so much. The dynamic range is crazy, was expecting most of them to be unusable, so very pleased. Cheers!
Will probably never be able to experience using a Kodak vision 3 film ever in my life lol but it's enough for me to see great photogs like you using it and sharing your experiences on here. Thanks again, Ben. Regards.
That's so unfortunate man. It's great to use, but I think Cinestill will still give you similar results, so maybe give that a try? Haha thanks so much for the support Khrie, you're a legend, cheers!
@@bendroege yes, cinestill is definitely on my list 😁 thanks Ben, cheers!
@@xeretsu Nice one man, let me know how it goes when you try!
@@bendroege will definitely do (:
@@xeretsu Also Cinestill Film can be developed in ECN-2 chemicals as it's basically the same thing except without the RemJet and you will get the same results compared to vision 3 stock
Great video! I may need to get some vision3!
Thanks so much man! I highly recommend it haha, can be used in so many different situations and creates a unique look
Beautiful work
Thank you!
Those photos came out great! Really creative shots
Thank you James! Glad you liked them man :)
Looove this man
EdwardCooke Thanks so much Edward!
Dope sets of photos and videos brother! Show me around the melbourne when its possible! I miss melbourneeeeeee
Thanks Inhee! 100% bro hahaha come back soon 😭😭
Keen as for Korea whenever that day comes
Love these shots, super creative process. Awesome video man
Thanks so much bro! Appreciate the support :))
Great vid. I loved the city shot at 0:33. I noticed the light leaks and wondered if they were intentional or organic. They definitely give the photos a vintage feel, especially with the cars you chose.
Thanks Christopher! They were purely organic haha but I am really glad they showed up. It only happened on the first roll, so could be a camera issue. Going to test this film again soon, so will see if it happens again. Cheers!
Love your photos! I really want to start shoot film photography, thanks for your tips. 🙌
Thanks so much man! Definitely recommend giving it a try, chuck me a message if you need any help/advice on equipment and I'll be sure to help out. Cheers!
Ben Droege i will bro! Thank you.
Wow I have never heard of the Kodak Vision3 but now I am a super excited to try them at some point in my medium format journey :) I really enjoyed the easy going form you approached on photographing with the film. My favorite image is definitely the image with the skyline in the background, lovely layering
Thanks Nicole! It's pretty underrated in a photography format which is unusual because it's such good quality. I hope it becomes more accessible in the future though, I'm sure a lot of people would love using it. There might also be more available in 35mm so could be worth looking into? Ah thank you, glad you liked my approach, I really appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching :)
Love it man keep that videos are up!
Thanks so much Justin! Glad you're enjoying my man
Woooo theseeeeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥
thanks so much! 🤩😍
killing it
cheers boii
0:49 is a stunning shot! Incredibly cinematic, I love the colours of this film too, indeed very similar to Portra
Thank you Faisal! The colours rendered so much better than expected, very pleased with how it turned out. Cheers!
@@bendroege on a slightly unrelated note have you shot with Kodak Pro Image 100 before? I've just got some rolls, recommended by a friend as they were going cheap but would love to know your thoughts on it
Time Well Wasted ahh nice one! I personally have not, I came so close to buying some but changed my mind at the last second. It’s supposed to be a great film. I would say it sits somewhere between colorplus and Portra, so hopefully you’ll get some decent results. I need to test some out haha
Good job! Also wonder what the light leaks were from? 🤔😍
Vladgg26 Thanks bro haha! It was only on the RZ roll so it could be due to the camera, so will need to do some more tests.
Hey Ben. Cool photos. Definitely a vintage feel which is really neat. Maybe you said and I missed it but are these negative films? If so, did the people who scanned them do the color correction or did you have to do that?
Hey thanks Scott! They are negative films, however they use a different development process to C41, E6 and black and white. I did all the colour correction myself using the scanning software (flexcolor +3F), but my friend at the lab did the actual scanning. Thanks so much for watching Scott, I really appreciate it. Cheers!
if you want to shoot film like this, search for silbersalz35
sadly its only accessible in 35mm format but it is the easiest way to shoot kodak vision 3
Yes that's true! Haven't shot that, but B2 has the same product as well
the shots are amazing ! especially the one on 0:38 , any tips on shooting better nature pictures?
Thanks so much Lew! Honestly man it’s all just lighting, and the time of day. I’ll make a more in depth video on this soon, but lighting will make or break a photo before anything else I’d say. Things like composition, subject matter are important too, but without good lighting nothing will looks as nice. Cheers!
I also think having the right pieces of equipment is super important. Like having the right focal length, using a tripod if need be and even some filters if it helps.
Ben Droege thanks for the big tips Ben ! gonna apply those to future uses!!
no worries man! Hope they help out a bit :)
Its honestly so sick to see you shooting in local areas man. Makes the locations I pass through all the time and see as boring seem so different snd gives me motivation to go shoot ahahaha.
Thanks so much man! Just got this done 1 day before lockdown so was so lucky! Haha man most of the spots around are so boring, but there a few gems too. Glad you enjoyed :)
How can you load imax film on 120film roll
You have to bulk buy the film, trim it and load it yourself. However some companies like B2 Darkroom sell this film - i have their website in the description if you would like to check them out :)
Any filter on the 500T, in particular?
Hey Emmanuel! Nope, no filter at all. I have heard of people using an 85 filter (I think it’s called that?) when shooting 500t in daylight, but personally I didn’t bother. Thanks for watching!
@@bendroege Wow, nice shots without. Thanks for the reply!
@@erh Thank you! Looking forward to shooting it more often, such a nice film stock