This is one of the best channels around film photography. What is really great is your enthusiasm and the fun you have in trying out equipment most people would refuse. Keep on going... 👍
Great work again Roger, im glad you have gelled with the Holga. In the right hands, with the right subject and conditions some truly wonderful images can be made. I bought a Holga book by Michael Kenna and the photos are stunning.
Holga's have a unique look to them, bit like a pinhole camera they have their own unique look. Usually the center of the capture is decently sharp but then it deteriorates especially in the corners. I still think the best use for a Holga when it comes to IQ is close up subjects.
Just ordered one of these varmints along with 2 rolls of Kentmere 400. Think I'm getting a white one which may be a good thing since I live in Tucson, Az where it gets frying pan hot. I don't have a darkroom or a kapooter so I'm at the mercy of a lab. So, my b+w photos are get what ya get straight out of the camera. Should be interesting...and fun!😜 Thanks for your great videos!
Excellent choice of record dor your photo session. It was indeed '94. That album made me pick up a guitar for the first time! Still playing, 26 years later :-)
I feel like so many of the characters from the popular UA-cam film photography channels are almost identical personalities. I find your humour and general approach adds a good bit of variety to the mix.
I really like this channel, and finally subbed. Your editing is superb. I have too many expensive cameras, but really enjoy the cheap crappy ones more, don't tell anyone!
Some great shots here. Just goes to show, yet again, that you don't need a fancy camera to make good photographs. I reckon that for the beginner photographer, the fastest way to truly learn and understand exposure and composition is by using a bare bones camera like a Holga or a Brownie. Plus, it's the cheapest way to get into medium format film. My Holga (a flash model with a broken flash) had some jamming issues as well. Turned out it was due to the foam tension pads coming unstuck and getting snarled up inside the roll of film. I removed them and just use piece of folded card from the film box to tension the roll. The aperture setting on mine is a dummy switch that doesn't actually change the aperture. Kind of weird, but part of the Holga's charm.
I'm really happy I stumbled across your channel mate, you have a great passion for film. You're pissing off the missus, because I'm making a dark room now XD
This was a really enjoyable video. The production quality is great but more importantly I like how you went from explaining the camera, the field session, the development, darkroom, and finally the prints. Very nice. Thank you very much for sharing. I’ll check out some more videos for sure!
Film photography really catches my eye a lot more than all the fancy photography these days. I like that too. Don't get me wrong, but just something about the simple aspect of film. It can be manipulated in so many cool ways and get something really unique.
Holga Trivia: Pro 2009 Holgas have the aperture switch but due to a quality control / production oversight there is only one true aperture. The switch moves a lever on the inside but there is a piece missing that would have given you the smaller aperture. I have two pre 2009 Holga 120N cameras and I was always confused when people would say the Holga has two apertures but anyone using these pre 2009 knew this was not true.
I bought my Holga a year ago. It does stop down and it has no light leaks and the lens is sharper than expected. Very surprised with the IQ actually. Not saying it is great IQ just better than I always hear it to be.
@@terrywbreedlove I did hear they were trying to step up the quality at some point and it could be that they have taken care of a lot of issues. The randomness of every single camera was always part of the charm.
The hole in the backing is present in most/all of the films I've processed in the past few months (after years away from the darkroom, some of these films had been in cameras for up to 15 years). It's at the end of the film, and I think it's there so a machine (or human?) can ensure the film goes into the roll at the correct position (being wound on the spool tail first, of course) to get taped at the film start mark. Those films include Fomapan from 2005 or so, fresh Fomapan, and Fuji color film from 2005 or earlier. As far as I recall, all of those had the hole.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Maybe Ilford doesn't use it. Don't know, I have some XP2 Super in 120, but haven't shot/processed any of it yet. Haven't done any Kodak since their backing paper change, so I don't know if they use it, either, but Foma and Fuji certainly (or Fuji did, fifteen years ago), and anyone who rebrands Foma does as well.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I just went back and checked some of my backing papers (no, I don't know why I keep them -- maybe to make 828 and 127 backing?). Kodak from 15-20 years ago, no hole. Fuji same age, no hole. Fomapan has the hole, both old and fresh. Tempting to suggest finding the hole might indicate a film that was confectioned by Foma, or coated and confectioned by them for rebranding.
You're just showing off with the production values now :-) Lovely shots as ever. Nothing worse than camera snobbery. If you like the result from what you shoot its a good camera. Sometimes having to bodge the camera together with bits of tape and holding the shugglie lens on is half the fun of it. I think the old Holgas got a bad reputation just because the plastic was quite brittle. The newer copies have a longer half life before they start to come apart easier than lego bricks.
Great video Roger! There was a point there that I thought I might be watching an episode of Top Gear! Ha! I have a roll of HP5 that’s sat in my Holga for months now, somehow just haven’t had a chance to get out and shoot it.
One's got to appreciate British humor to enjoy the hair in the wind bit 😂😂 Great content. I am curious about a darkroom profitability. Could you do a video maybe about the business of whatever is that you do in there? Cheers
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Not exactly. Well, basically my question is: do you run your darkroom as a business and how is it working out for you? I understand YT and Patreon play a part in your operation costs but other than that, do you offer classes or you know, work as a darkroom magician :)
I get nervous walking in tall grass like that here in California, though those are the areas that I want to explore photographically. There are knee-high snake guards for about $60 that I am looking into. Along with some rugged boots, I am good up to the knees for snake bites. The blur from the moving grass can make for a painting like look in photographs.
The Holga 120N does not suffer from the common light leaks of the Holga 120S. I rarely have any issues with the 120N, 120FN, or 120CFN cameras. They are all great. Cheers.
Youre video inspire me a lot sir.. Love how you handle holga camera. Please keep working on this. Btw, how your determine the light while shoot with holga? I don't see you have any lightmeter there. Some photographer using iphone or android apps.
Thanks. The Holga only has 2 apertures and one shutter speed. So when the conditions are right for hp5 400 film off I go. No meter required. It's quite a forgiving film HP5.
I was going to mention the same thing. That hole is always in the backing paper of Fomapan films. Funny-I never question it but now I want to know what the hell it’s there for!
Hey rodge please do more videos on holgas I have just got one and not sure on what kind of film to use due to limited aperture etc so not sure what iso to go for
Mine is set at 1/100 and I have a choice of f/8 or f/11. I use the sunny 16 rule. If its a sunny day I can shoot a Ilford fp4 or other 100 or 200 speed film at f/11. If its light overcast I can still shoot that speed but I'd shoot f/8. If its just overcast if go for a 400 speed and shoot f/11. Hope this helps. It's just my own view.
Thanks that’s great not sure if mine is got both apertures doesn’t say anything on lens etc love your videos btw watch all of them you’ve really helped me I’m currently studying fda photography at uni going into my 3rd year if I pass lol
Hi Roger, when the film was finished I think you said it had gone tight and wouldn't wind on completely and you had sorted it in the darkroom. Isnt 120 Film glued at the end? I'm sure I cut the spool off on my dark back. So, as the Holga only winds one way, do you have to unload in a darkroom or dark bag?
Two days ago I developed a roll of film I had in the Holga for a year. The two frames I really wanted a print of were damaged. I can remember having trouble winding it so somehow I got the film put in the camera wrong. Loaded it again and it feels great but now I know to be more careful.
Shoot Film Like a Boss Check out the Holga 120GCFN. The glass lens gives a nice sharp center while keeping the dreamy blur at the edges. It also has a built in flash with different colored filters. You can physically screw a 46mm step ring into the plastic around the lens and now you screw in lens filters :) The Cadillac of Holgas haha
Can someone tell me how to tell when ilford HP5 film is advanced enough? Some people said that there are numbers on some films. Are there numbers on the Ilford HP5 120 film? I don't see them.
Yes there are numbers and should be numbers on all 120 films on the backing paper. You can see the numbers through the red window on older cameras and more modern cameras advance to the next frame without the need to look at the numbers.
Nice job, but what's the point?These pictures are technically perfect but you could make it with a digital camera, or simply 35 mm. In my opinion, if I use cheap camera, I'want to use the weaknesses as strenght to create something unique. Anyway I enjoyed the whole process.
Hi, thanks for another video, absolutely love your prints! I've also experimented with Holga in last few monts and was really surprised by the results, all these "imperfections" really helps to create unique, "perfect" result. By the way, do you know name of the song around 1:52? :D Thanks a lot, looking forward to see your future videos!
Hi Roger, this is a really interesting video for loads of reasons. One thing I noticed is that you seemed to agitate faster when you were doing the stop and fix phases. I am aware that development is sensitive to speed of agitation (you seem to do it quite gently) but is it less sensitive in the 2 later phases?
Hi Chris. In my head when I develop the harder I invert I think I'm going to introduce more grain so I try to invert gently! How true that is I don't know. I'll have to experiment actually! But stop is just washing all that developer off and stopping the development immediately so I'm not so careful and with the fix also. I guess it's what you're used to Chris. I'll have to make some experiments for myself.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss hi Roger, your comment about developing gently to avoid introducing even more grain is what I understand too. I think whatever is in your head us probably correct (in the photographic sense!)
Hey there, first I want to say I really like your work and also your funny videos. I am wanting to get into medium format and I inherited an old Fuji Ansco pinhole camera and am wanting to try it out however the cost of just having the film developed/scanned is a bit much. In this video I saw you using a small handheld developer tank for the film, can you or do you have a video I just haven't found yet discussing how to use them and where to purchase? Also, are the chemicals very odorous? I can't handle the smell of penis oil, also know as Pinesol, are the odors strong? Cheers!
Thanks. I don't think I have a video on how to develop film but there are many on UA-cam. The chemicals are not smelly. Fixer can be but you can get odourless fixer.
Hi just subscribed to your channel. Great to see someone my age doing videos. Pictures are excellent and the skill developing them is amazing. So I have bought a bessa r, love it. I would like to get into developing film but it seems a bit daunting, what's your take on cinestill monobath is it a good introduction is there an alternative? Thanks for your hard work.
Hi Wally. Nice to see a comment from someone my age also (32). 🙄. Going forward with film Developing I'd start with the main 3, dev, stop and fix. It's real easy once you get to grips with it. I've never used mono bath however.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks hopefully I'll get round to it sometime. Best thing about your channel is it cuts the crap about taking good shots, no Leica m6 just cracking shots on a holga, with someone who know what they are doing. Thanks again.
You're just proovet ( again) - it's not the equipment but who behind it ! ( Please tell me about the sugar & flour developer 6.14 😊 ) Peter from Knoxville TN
This is one of the best channels around film photography. What is really great is your enthusiasm and the fun you have in trying out equipment most people would refuse. Keep on going... 👍
The production quality seems to double with every video, amazing.
Cheers Matt
Agree with you, Matt.
Damn, this turned into an art film for a second.
Your UA-cam channel is such a blessing. Love your videos!
Cheers Roman.
This is what i call "the sense of humour" loved it. Great réalisation too. Impressed by the résults you got with the Holga too.
Great work again Roger, im glad you have gelled with the Holga. In the right hands, with the right subject and conditions some truly wonderful images can be made. I bought a Holga book by Michael Kenna and the photos are stunning.
I saw some of his work online. Very inspiring
Holga's have a unique look to them, bit like a pinhole camera they have their own unique look. Usually the center of the capture is decently sharp but then it deteriorates especially in the corners. I still think the best use for a Holga when it comes to IQ is close up subjects.
Just picked up a Holga 120N myself...I’ll have to watch your other video. These shots are inspiring.
Bravo !! Oui Le HP5 est très bien. Et le travail au labo est très important. J'adore mon Holga ! Merci pour cette vidéo.
Great prints. Holgas shine in foggy rainy weather with Ilford 3200
I did think about wet weather. Would have to tape up the joins?
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss A gallon sized ziplock bag with a hole for the lens would work. Along with an umbrella
Just watching while having a coffee break, in the middle of developing a backlog of films, lifted my spirits, fun.
The most important part of your kit is your yoghurt! Superb!
Not any old yoghurt. Banana
Just ordered one of these varmints along with 2 rolls of Kentmere 400. Think I'm getting a white one which may be a good thing since I live in Tucson, Az where it gets frying pan hot. I don't have a darkroom or a kapooter so I'm at the mercy of a lab. So, my b+w photos are get what ya get straight out of the camera. Should be interesting...and fun!😜
Thanks for your great videos!
another great video, love the slow motion, lens flare, shoe lace tie up hahahha
Glad you enjoyed Anna!
me too!! and the Pup! :)
Great Video Love the Holga mine is a Holga FN great for going out and chilling with photography so much lighter to
Excellent choice of record dor your photo session. It was indeed '94. That album made me pick up a guitar for the first time! Still playing, 26 years later :-)
Amazing channel & photo master class
Many thanks
I feel like so many of the characters from the popular UA-cam film photography channels are almost identical personalities. I find your humour and general approach adds a good bit of variety to the mix.
Can only be yourself! Thanks James.
Good point and the end. Lomography is meant to be equal measures of fun and unpredictability.
I really like this channel, and finally subbed. Your editing is superb. I have too many expensive cameras, but really enjoy the cheap crappy ones more, don't tell anyone!
Thanks! Mum's the word.
Some great shots here. Just goes to show, yet again, that you don't need a fancy camera to make good photographs. I reckon that for the beginner photographer, the fastest way to truly learn and understand exposure and composition is by using a bare bones camera like a Holga or a Brownie. Plus, it's the cheapest way to get into medium format film.
My Holga (a flash model with a broken flash) had some jamming issues as well. Turned out it was due to the foam tension pads coming unstuck and getting snarled up inside the roll of film. I removed them and just use piece of folded card from the film box to tension the roll. The aperture setting on mine is a dummy switch that doesn't actually change the aperture. Kind of weird, but part of the Holga's charm.
Yeah I heard that the switch was misleading. Mine actually changes. :) Thanks for the comment
I just got a Holga. I hope to use it on my next day off.
I'm really happy I stumbled across your channel mate, you have a great passion for film. You're pissing off the missus, because I'm making a dark room now XD
Ha ha, thanks Callum. Apologies to your Lady. Just tell her it will keep you out the pub. My excuse
This was a really enjoyable video. The production quality is great but more importantly I like how you went from explaining the camera, the field session, the development, darkroom, and finally the prints. Very nice. Thank you very much for sharing. I’ll check out some more videos for sure!
Your Zeiss Ikon Nettar will get very 'sad' Bo Hoo !
Ha ha he's coming out soon Pete
love the twisty turn thing!
Hey Joey!
WIND! - I'm not surprised by the look of that tree, there should be a wind farm up there.
Film photography really catches my eye a lot more than all the fancy photography these days. I like that too. Don't get me wrong, but just something about the simple aspect of film. It can be manipulated in so many cool ways and get something really unique.
It has many variables for us to play with
👍👍👍Ottimo lavoro..... Italy ciao
Thanks!
Great image! Love to see you and others make great images with the non-sexy cameras. Need to give that holga a try
I don't understand why the quality of this channel is not represented in the like account. Very nice video.
Those prints are so good 👍🏻
Cheers Terry
Enjoying the production quality of your videos!
Very nice production! Nice shots as well.
@4:13 you reminded me of Andrew Wyeth's painting 'Christina's World'.
Gotta love darkroom prints
Excellent! “A right balls up...” LOL. Failure is part of the process, for sure.
Very nice Roger! Fantastic Prints! You went all Camera Commando in the beginning. 😆
😂
Holga Trivia: Pro 2009 Holgas have the aperture switch but due to a quality control / production oversight there is only one true aperture. The switch moves a lever on the inside but there is a piece missing that would have given you the smaller aperture. I have two pre 2009 Holga 120N cameras and I was always confused when people would say the Holga has two apertures but anyone using these pre 2009 knew this was not true.
I bought my Holga a year ago. It does stop down and it has no light leaks and the lens is sharper than expected. Very surprised with the IQ actually. Not saying it is great IQ just better than I always hear it to be.
@@terrywbreedlove I did hear they were trying to step up the quality at some point and it could be that they have taken care of a lot of issues. The randomness of every single camera was always part of the charm.
Thank you Roger Another great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I love your channel I also like the way you print your photos to make them look like it giant Polaroids:)
Thanks Gabriel. I do it like that usually square formats for framing options. Squeeze the image in the frame or let it breath with the border
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss that’s cool also thank you for all the great advice and content.
The hole in the backing is present in most/all of the films I've processed in the past few months (after years away from the darkroom, some of these films had been in cameras for up to 15 years). It's at the end of the film, and I think it's there so a machine (or human?) can ensure the film goes into the roll at the correct position (being wound on the spool tail first, of course) to get taped at the film start mark. Those films include Fomapan from 2005 or so, fresh Fomapan, and Fuji color film from 2005 or earlier. As far as I recall, all of those had the hole.
First time I've ever seen it!
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Maybe Ilford doesn't use it. Don't know, I have some XP2 Super in 120, but haven't shot/processed any of it yet. Haven't done any Kodak since their backing paper change, so I don't know if they use it, either, but Foma and Fuji certainly (or Fuji did, fifteen years ago), and anyone who rebrands Foma does as well.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I just went back and checked some of my backing papers (no, I don't know why I keep them -- maybe to make 828 and 127 backing?). Kodak from 15-20 years ago, no hole. Fuji same age, no hole. Fomapan has the hole, both old and fresh. Tempting to suggest finding the hole might indicate a film that was confectioned by Foma, or coated and confectioned by them for rebranding.
Honestly HP5 @200 is perfection generally
You're just showing off with the production values now :-)
Lovely shots as ever. Nothing worse than camera snobbery. If you like the result from what you shoot its a good camera. Sometimes having to bodge the camera together with bits of tape and holding the shugglie lens on is half the fun of it. I think the old Holgas got a bad reputation just because the plastic was quite brittle. The newer copies have a longer half life before they start to come apart easier than lego bricks.
Ha ha the production value bit. Took me all day that intro lol. Yeah I enjoyed shooting the Holga Iain.
Nice work! I like my new Holga as well. Not nearly as badly made as my old Diana.
this guy is amazing
Great video Roger! There was a point there that I thought I might be watching an episode of Top Gear! Ha! I have a roll of HP5 that’s sat in my Holga for months now, somehow just haven’t had a chance to get out and shoot it.
One's got to appreciate British humor to enjoy the hair in the wind bit 😂😂 Great content.
I am curious about a darkroom profitability. Could you do a video maybe about the business of whatever is that you do in there?
Cheers
Lots of my videos show a darkroom session Jason, my last pinhole seascape did. Is that what you mean?
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Not exactly. Well, basically my question is: do you run your darkroom as a business and how is it working out for you? I understand YT and Patreon play a part in your operation costs but other than that, do you offer classes or you know, work as a darkroom magician :)
@@JasonRenoux I see. No, my darkroom is just a passion. However for some it's a living and they heavily sell prints and possibly have students.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss passion it is then and it surely shows in your videos 👍🏻
Thanks
I think Holga is a nice body for customizing by adding a good lenses)
I think the lens is all part of the look, and the light leaks lol
Really enjoyed it ! Thanks
Great video editing, sir!
top work mate.
Great video! Love my Holga!! You should try some long exposures with it. Challenging, but always a fun surprise!
Hi have. Star trails. See my last Holga vid. I didn't have the attachment. I wedged a bit of card in the shutter! Cheers.
Man, I REALLY gotta get my Holga out to shoot more often...
If anyone is going to donate anything to this channel it needs to be a bloody easel
😂
haha the new HP5plus Pinhole-Edition :D
I get nervous walking in tall grass like that here in California, though those are the areas that I want to explore photographically.
There are knee-high snake guards for about $60 that I am looking into. Along with some rugged boots, I am good up to the knees for snake bites.
The blur from the moving grass can make for a painting like look in photographs.
I would not be in the grass if snakes were in there also!
The Holga 120N does not suffer from the common light leaks of the Holga 120S. I rarely have any issues with the 120N, 120FN, or 120CFN cameras. They are all great. Cheers.
That's encouraging to know. Cheers.
Youre video inspire me a lot sir.. Love how you handle holga camera. Please keep working on this. Btw, how your determine the light while shoot with holga? I don't see you have any lightmeter there. Some photographer using iphone or android apps.
Thanks. The Holga only has 2 apertures and one shutter speed. So when the conditions are right for hp5 400 film off I go. No meter required. It's quite a forgiving film HP5.
Noticed the same hole on the film with the last roll of Fomapan 100 I shot.
I was going to mention the same thing. That hole is always in the backing paper of Fomapan films. Funny-I never question it but now I want to know what the hell it’s there for!
🤣love that Polo film!
Hey rodge please do more videos on holgas I have just got one and not sure on what kind of film to use due to limited aperture etc so not sure what iso to go for
Mine is set at 1/100 and I have a choice of f/8 or f/11. I use the sunny 16 rule. If its a sunny day I can shoot a Ilford fp4 or other 100 or 200 speed film at f/11. If its light overcast I can still shoot that speed but I'd shoot f/8. If its just overcast if go for a 400 speed and shoot f/11. Hope this helps. It's just my own view.
Thanks that’s great not sure if mine is got both apertures doesn’t say anything on lens etc love your videos btw watch all of them you’ve really helped me I’m currently studying fda photography at uni going into my 3rd year if I pass lol
Oh mate, you did it again, you forced this fellow from the states to buy another camera you used on your channel..Holga 120n...damn it
Great little fun camera Carmine. You won't regret it. Just beware it can leak so tape up those areas.
Hi Roger, when the film was finished I think you said it had gone tight and wouldn't wind on completely and you had sorted it in the darkroom. Isnt 120 Film glued at the end? I'm sure I cut the spool off on my dark back. So, as the Holga only winds one way, do you have to unload in a darkroom or dark bag?
No it's usually taped at the end Chris. Wouldn't have caused the tight rewind. Hasn't happened since though :)
Two days ago I developed a roll of film I had in the Holga for a year. The two frames I really wanted a print of were damaged. I can remember having trouble winding it so somehow I got the film put in the camera wrong. Loaded it again and it feels great but now I know to be more careful.
That's a bummer Terry! Glad it's worked out again for you
I never go on vacation without my glass lens Holga.
Posh lens holga! Ha ha I didn't know
Shoot Film Like a Boss Check out the Holga 120GCFN. The glass lens gives a nice sharp center while keeping the dreamy blur at the edges. It also has a built in flash with different colored filters. You can physically screw a 46mm step ring into the plastic around the lens and now you screw in lens filters :) The Cadillac of Holgas haha
It surprised me to know that even Michael Kenna uses a Holga at times
Симпатичная фотография. Не знал что у фотообъектива Holga есть хоть какая то резкость.
Похоже, что он довольно острый посередине, а не такой острый по краям.
Can someone tell me how to tell when ilford HP5 film is advanced enough? Some people said that there are numbers on some films. Are there numbers on the Ilford HP5 120 film? I don't see them.
Yes there are numbers and should be numbers on all 120 films on the backing paper. You can see the numbers through the red window on older cameras and more modern cameras advance to the next frame without the need to look at the numbers.
You can have some extra control over the exposure if you " bluetak " some Y,YG,O,R or G filters to the front of the lens.
I may have to try filters on it
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss or indeed ND filters
In your case the camera doesn't matter. You can make great pictures with a shoebox if needed, mate.
Stay safe.
Cheers.
I know but we've ran out of shoe boxes lol!
Nice job, but what's the point?These pictures are technically perfect but you could make it with a digital camera, or simply 35 mm. In my opinion, if I use cheap camera, I'want to use the weaknesses as strenght to create something unique. Anyway I enjoyed the whole process.
Exactly what you said. Enjoying the whole process. I could have taken a DSLR there but it wouldn't have been as interesting.
Lovely framing and positioning on the prints. What did you go for? The holga pix are dreamy nice 👍
I just pointed it in the direction and hoped for the best. No TTL view finder.
Shoot Film Like a Boss I was actually meaning the layout on the paper 🤣
have you ever used filters on your holga?
I don't think I have yet
Hi, thanks for another video, absolutely love your prints! I've also experimented with Holga in last few monts and was really surprised by the results, all these "imperfections" really helps to create unique, "perfect" result. By the way, do you know name of the song around 1:52? :D Thanks a lot, looking forward to see your future videos!
It's from the UA-cam studio music library. Has the word Church in the name
Hi Thanks for sharing
Can you tell me what size prints [image size too] you were printing on
Cheers
Tom
Cant remember Tom but more than likely 10x10 or 8x8 on 12x9.5 paper.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thank you
Hi Roger, this is a really interesting video for loads of reasons. One thing I noticed is that you seemed to agitate faster when you were doing the stop and fix phases. I am aware that development is sensitive to speed of agitation (you seem to do it quite gently) but is it less sensitive in the 2 later phases?
Hi Chris. In my head when I develop the harder I invert I think I'm going to introduce more grain so I try to invert gently! How true that is I don't know. I'll have to experiment actually! But stop is just washing all that developer off and stopping the development immediately so I'm not so careful and with the fix also. I guess it's what you're used to Chris. I'll have to make some experiments for myself.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss hi Roger, your comment about developing gently to avoid introducing even more grain is what I understand too. I think whatever is in your head us probably correct (in the photographic sense!)
Hey there, first I want to say I really like your work and also your funny videos. I am wanting to get into medium format and I inherited an old Fuji Ansco pinhole camera and am wanting to try it out however the cost of just having the film developed/scanned is a bit much. In this video I saw you using a small handheld developer tank for the film, can you or do you have a video I just haven't found yet discussing how to use them and where to purchase? Also, are the chemicals very odorous? I can't handle the smell of penis oil, also know as Pinesol, are the odors strong? Cheers!
Thanks. I don't think I have a video on how to develop film but there are many on UA-cam. The chemicals are not smelly. Fixer can be but you can get odourless fixer.
Hi just subscribed to your channel. Great to see someone my age doing videos. Pictures are excellent and the skill developing them is amazing. So I have bought a bessa r, love it. I would like to get into developing film but it seems a bit daunting, what's your take on cinestill monobath is it a good introduction is there an alternative? Thanks for your hard work.
Hi Wally. Nice to see a comment from someone my age also (32). 🙄. Going forward with film Developing I'd start with the main 3, dev, stop and fix. It's real easy once you get to grips with it. I've never used mono bath however.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks hopefully I'll get round to it sometime. Best thing about your channel is it cuts the crap about taking good shots, no Leica m6 just cracking shots on a holga, with someone who know what they are doing. Thanks again.
You're just proovet ( again) - it's not the equipment but who behind it !
( Please tell me about the sugar & flour developer 6.14 😊 )
Peter from Knoxville TN
Go Big Orange
What developing tank do you use? So tiny and looks great
They are just old Patterson tanks
Your web site link doesn’t work for me. Says it can’t find the server.
Changed link Terry. Cheers
Nice vid, where do you buy your HP5 from also HP4?
Mostly from first call photographic in Dorset UK
I thought they made them in Russia
Korean I think not China
Maybe it's 'polo'roid film?
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