JCH Streetpan 400 b&w film - a surveillance film that creates fantastic images!
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- Hey! I got three rolls of Japan Camera Hunter's Streetpan 400 black&white film! and shot them during a short trip to London:
0:00 Intro
1:05 What this video is and what not
1:38 About JCH Streetpan 400 & loading the camera
3:04 Shooting in London
3:56 Some samples explained (exposing for shadows, etc.)
6:09 Exposure bracketing test
7:37 "Touristic London" - image gallery
8:30 Where I got my film
9:21 Roaming around to get some street shots
11:02 Why I love ISO 400 film
11:46 "London Nights" - image gallery
13:46 Verdict
15:23 Outro
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Gear I use:
Olympus OM-1 - watch my review here:
• A masterpiece, inspire...
Where I got my film:
www.cameradealer.de
Where I develop my film:
www.kontrastlab.de
(These are no affiliate links or anything like that. I'm just very happy that these shop are operating in Cologne!)
Many thanks to Takahiro Oda for filming:
/ takahirooda
My instagram:
/ my7views
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Score:
Perséphone - Retro Funky SUNDANCE remix
• Perséphone - Retro Fun...
Additional score:
221B Baker Street - Hanu Dixit
One Last Time - South London HiFi
London Fog - Quincas Moreira
Retro - Wayne Jones
Goddess of the Sea - Jimena Contreras
(All available on UA-cam Audio Library) - Розваги
Well done Tom - some great street B&W captures! And thank you for introducing us to another B&W film. These alternatives to the big names are thriving, offering something different for the analogue world. I've checked and found I can get it in Australia and at a reasonable (for 2024!) price.
Many thanks for your feedback! And great to hear you can get the film down under. I‘ve shot some more rolls in winter and really enjoy the film. It’s not for everyone and there is a learning curve, but (for me) it’s really worth it! And I agree, these alternatives from smaller businesses are very valuable for the analog community! Cheers to Australia!
I love the combination of sharpness and high contrast in this film. Thanks for posting this review. I will order some rolls. Great photos BTW.
Thanks George for your feedback. I hope you‘ll get some great results with this film!
This is Agfa ASP 400S (aka Aviphot), a traffic surveillance film. Effective ISO is 120 - 160, surely not 400. That's why the grain is so moderate "for a 400". In winter I use it at ISO 200 and sometimes even a bit more to work up the contrast. Remember, 200 and certainly 400 is pushing it! The film develops well in HC-110; Rodinal only up to ISO 120, otherwise too grainy. It reacts quite strongly to yellow and orange filtering, interesting effect. In any case, nice film with character. It used to sell cheaply in bulk rolls and I still have some in the freezer. The JHC price is pure phantasy. You may want to look at Rollei Retro 400 which probably is the same stock but sells for considerably less. -- BTW highlights: If you work hybridly, the concept of blowing them out is practically (almost) meaningless. Wet positive processing is an entirely different matter. Still, try to develop your film for making darkroom prints. Then they will also scan well.
Thanks a lot for your detailed input! Yes I am basically scanning only, the one time when some of my photos are enlarged from the negatives is for large size wall prints. I also am totally NOT an expert in the darkroom or even in film development so I always rely on a professional lab here in Cologne for film development or when creating these analog prints. So your insight is most welcome! Having said all that I shot most photos in this review with the camera (Olympus OM-1, metering re calibrated for modern batteries) set on ISO 400 and it seemed to have worked out well. But yes even slight under exposure created those deep black shadows with no detail at all so if the film’s effective speed is around 120-160 that would explain it perfectly! Thanks also for your information on the different branding and lower price!
A beautiful stylish video, full of gorgeous photos.
Many thanks Kim! 😊
not a fan of this film, but I am most certainly a fan of your reviews! more vintage gear and film review content please!
Many thanks for your feedback!
For what it’s worth, after I used up all these rolls of Streetpan 400 during my trip, I purchased a roll of Lomography Berlin 400 at the „Analogue Films“ store in London. What a drastic difference! I see why harsh contrasts are not everything but also have to admit that the amount of grain of the Berlin 400 in 35mm format is too much for my taste. But I am going to try out that film in my Rolleicord hopefully soon!
I love creating analog content so I am very happy that videos like this have some friends as well! Normally they get much less views than my reviews of digital gear, but I also notice that videos about analog stuff get more likes per view, so the „fan base“ is definitely there. Many thanks again!
thank you, Tom, for all your wonderful reviews. I like your approach
Many thanks Yury! 🙏
Those night images are insane
Thanks for your comment, I’m glad you like the night shots!
@@tomscameras wish I could click similar but street photography is difficult in India since we don't have graffiti here
@@JantaSaree-gl1uq I see. I am sure there are also great possibilities for street photography in India. I notice that I find photography in my own home town sometimes boring because I see everything there every day. But it could still be something unique and interesting for a stranger!
I really like the high contrast and sharpness of this film, it has a lot of character. The pictures with flash were very cool too.
Yes, I was actually surprised at how nice some of the results were that I got with this film!
Very nice B&W film indeed! Nice photos Tom!
Many thanks, I am glad you like the results!
Very nice film. The only issue JHC version has is that the same film (Agfa Aviphot Pan 200) is available cheaper as a Rollei-branded film.
Thanks for your feedback! What I find more interesting than the price alone is that, if I understand it correctly, they sell the same film as ISO 200 instead of 400?
@@tomscameras They sell them as both.
@@livonian … thanks again for the information, very valuable! I will check it out!
Ive got a roll of this on the way, definitely pulling it by one stop.
I hope you’ll get great results!!
Great stuff-very nice/gorgeous images and film, really loved it and your explanations❣ (...scrolled back and forward and again...🤩) The london bridge looks amazing, the man looking at the smartphone is really something🤍
Many thanks, I'm really happy that you enjoyed this video and like the photos!
Interessanter Beitrag. Tolle Bilder. ;)
Vielen Dank! 🙏 Freut mich, dass das Video Dir gefallen hat!
The results look really good. I also like this punchy and contrasts with the dark blacks.
The Tipp with the new shop in cologne is also interesting. Maybe I can arrange it to visit the store next time I come to cologne.
Cheers! 😊
I think that shop is really focused on providing local service, they don’t seem to be focusing on selling online. So if you’re in Cologne and can make it, definitely worth a visit!
Please review the new Harman Phoenix 200 color film, Tom ! A happy 1st advent.
Thanks for the suggestion! Yes actually I already was planning to get a roll of Harman Phoenix 200 very soon and try it out! 🙂
Excellent news, Tom ! Would love to buy a roll or 2 into germany, but haven't spotted it on Fotoimpex yet.
Update: being sold out, and it does cost ~14 EUR each 135-36 roll..kinda expensive.
@@tomscameras
Hi, Tom. Did you use a yellow K2 filter for any of the daytime shots?
Yes. Actually I totally missed to say anything about it in the video, sorry! I use a K2 yellow filter as default when shooting black & white film during daylight…
Nice pictures Tom. Could it be Rollei R400s?
I think no. At least here is a source where they state it’s a different film:
randomphoto.blogspot.com/2018/05/one-roll-review-jch-street-pan-400.html?m=1
@@tomscameras Excellent news - another emulsion! May have to try it soon.
Thanks Tom ...what you think of the OM1 ty
I'm a great fan of the OM-1! Here's my video about it:
ua-cam.com/video/jvQtmhFMHWM/v-deo.html
What Developer was used with this film?
I think they used Rodinal ... but I definitely have to ask the lab next time when I am there, to be sure I don't tell anything wrong here!