Instead of spending money on another digital camera I decided to try this film stock. Your video is very informative and I appreciate the tip to give the film an extra stop or two of exposure. Many thanks !
Good beginner film stock. I love the way it looks with flash. I've pushed this stock pretty hard in tons of different situations from sub-freezing Indiana blizzards to 110 degree California desert and it can take a beating. Overexposure by a stop or two on this stock is pretty good like you said, but most stocks are that way. After about 2 stops negatives turn white, then after purple. I overexposed a roll once in bright daylight while using flash on a 60th of a second (that's what the sync on the camera I was using at the time) and it produced very different shifts, mostly purple but some green. One of the favorite shots I ever took was on that roll
3:17 and 3:54 i would love a print of those on my wall... The cat not so much, as its "personal" (probably your cat) but the sky with those clouds... thats an insane photo
probably my favorite film as well and have taken some of my best shots with it, my friend and I call it "Garbage film" since it's so easy to find and on the cheaper side for color film
I really loved Superia, and I don’t think that this film fully replaces it. But I do shoot it because it’s cheap and I want to support Fuji so hopefully they bring back my favorite stock.
I’d just get it developed normally! Color negative film typically wants more light anyways so I’d always lean on overexposing it rather than underexposing it. I always shoot my Fuji 400 at ISO 250
About to try this film for the first. I mostly shoot b&w, the times I shoot colour, it's Kodak Gold 200, but I was disappointed last time I hit the hills in the middle of a thunderstorm, shot a whole roll of Kodak in the middle of some awesome clouds with wild sunlight, and the results came back pastely and subdued. Let's see if this is a bit snappier.
@@michaelbennettphoto I'll let you know once the results are out - I just shot two out of the three rolls, I'll drop them off for processing this afternoon.
Lovely! Do you know which scanner your lab uses? The colors are so nice! Mine has the Fuji frontier SP3000 but I feel there's something missing in the quality.
@@michaelbennettphoto I’d be really curious about your scanning and conversion process too. Because the photos from various film stocks that you showed here had some similar characteristics to my eyes (most notably how darker areas lean into a nice teal - that I haven’t been able to nail with digital photos so far...).
Hi Michael! I actually shot my first 400 stock at 250 iso accidentally but now that im seeing this mistake was actually a GOOD thing, before I get my film developed would you say to ask the lab to pull -1? Or just leave as is & dev normally as if it was shot at 400? 👀
Yes that was the Canon P! And the cameras are so different. The Canon P is a fully manual rangefinder and the F3 is a pretty advanced SLR. I’ve since sold both cameras, but I’d choose them for different reasons. I’d shoot with the Canon P for day to day shooting and the Nikon F3 for more photo shoots
It’s too bad about the current prices of film being that so many young photographers are really getting into the magic of film. So many great emulsions have been discontinued, but I’m hoping the companies making film will be coming out with new, cheaper film stocks to help drive this analog resurgence. During the years of my most prolific use of film, a roll only cost about $2 and $3 more for lab processing. The best thing about film is what you create with it using whatever film is around.
Wow those prices would make me cry tears of joy haha. And yes I agree, I would love to see more film stock either be created or just remade. More options is always better.
Check out the article I linked in the description, it compares the two film stocks. Long story short, they are almost the same. There are very small differences, but shooting them side by side would yield pretty similar results.
Why shoot film if you don't want the color shift, hue cast, softness and grain? What is the definition of professional grade film? Digital photography is the answer to all you are running away from when it comes to film and that's the reason most of us back in the days left film for digital but now looking back at some images I had in the 90s, 2000s I have come to see why digital is sterile and clinical and what we loved about photography then.. the color cast and the film interpretation of the scene rather than the documentary capabilities of digital which reproduces exactly what the color and scene was.. BTW the term professional grade film only applied back when there wasn't digital and most of them weren't the Portra I see yall rave about these days.. they were mostly slide film from the revered Kodachrome to Velvia, Sensia, Provia, Ektarchrome, Agfachrome CT-X etc... TLDR; In summary, my favorite film these days are the cheapest ones - no. 1 this Fujifilm 400, superior X-tra400/200/800, Orwo 500, ProImage100 and the no longer available pro400h ..
Instead of spending money on another digital camera I decided to try this film stock. Your video is very informative and I appreciate the tip to give the film an extra stop or two of exposure. Many thanks !
Your photos really inspire me. Somewhat that's how I want my photos to look like. Thanks man!
Thank you so much! I’m planning on releasing a video in the next few months about how I scan and edit my film!
Great video! Beautiful images and definitely great tips. Keep up the good work bro 💪🏻
Thank you dude! I appreciate it!
Thanks for this video! I’ve recently started to get into film and just bought my first film camera-this was very informative!
Thank you!! Best of luck shooting film!
Amazing work! Thanks for this video! :)
Thank you so much!
Your photos are beautiful!
Thank you!
Good beginner film stock. I love the way it looks with flash. I've pushed this stock pretty hard in tons of different situations from sub-freezing Indiana blizzards to 110 degree California desert and it can take a beating. Overexposure by a stop or two on this stock is pretty good like you said, but most stocks are that way. After about 2 stops negatives turn white, then after purple. I overexposed a roll once in bright daylight while using flash on a 60th of a second (that's what the sync on the camera I was using at the time) and it produced very different shifts, mostly purple but some green. One of the favorite shots I ever took was on that roll
That’s great to hear. It’s definitely a great film stock!
3:17 and 3:54 i would love a print of those on my wall... The cat not so much, as its "personal" (probably your cat) but the sky with those clouds... thats an insane photo
Thank you dude! If you want a print shoot me an email and I can get those to you! My email is OfficialMichaelBennett@gmail.com
Hmm, I'll give it a try. I have a 3 pack from Christmas in the fridge. People on reddit say it looks like Ultramax but toned down. Great vid!
Thanks man! Definitely give it a shot!
probably my favorite film as well and have taken some of my best shots with it, my friend and I call it "Garbage film" since it's so easy to find and on the cheaper side for color film
for the price I think it's great, and tbh I'm pretty happy we have this over superia 400. In my mind, Superia is the "garbage film"
My favorite everyday film stock!
Nice!!
Weird seeing Denton on a recommended film video. Nice shots!
Thank you so much!
I really loved Superia, and I don’t think that this film fully replaces it. But I do shoot it because it’s cheap and I want to support Fuji so hopefully they bring back my favorite stock.
I can agree with that. Superia definitely had a very distinct look and I hope Fujifilm brings back film stocks
so if i shoot this at 200iso instead of 4oo do i need to tell the lab anything special or get it developed like usual
I’d just get it developed normally! Color negative film typically wants more light anyways so I’d always lean on overexposing it rather than underexposing it. I always shoot my Fuji 400 at ISO 250
Have you tried pushing one stop ? I want more grain and contrast. Im afraid pushing it will ruin it but im not sure.
I haven't, but you should try it out. I'm sure the film will still look good.
Thanks for showing a ton of examples. What camera/lens you using?
It’s a mix of cameras and lenses. It’s mostly the Nikon F3 with the 28 & 50mm as the Canon P with the Jupiter 12 35mm f/2.8
About to try this film for the first. I mostly shoot b&w, the times I shoot colour, it's Kodak Gold 200, but I was disappointed last time I hit the hills in the middle of a thunderstorm, shot a whole roll of Kodak in the middle of some awesome clouds with wild sunlight, and the results came back pastely and subdued. Let's see if this is a bit snappier.
Fuji 400 is for sure a great film stock! I hope it works out better for you than Gold 200
@@michaelbennettphoto I'll let you know once the results are out - I just shot two out of the three rolls, I'll drop them off for processing this afternoon.
Lovely! Do you know which scanner your lab uses? The colors are so nice! Mine has the Fuji frontier SP3000 but I feel there's something missing in the quality.
Thank you! I scan all of my film at home using my Fujifilm GFX 50SII.
@@michaelbennettphoto so good! If you can ever make a video about your scanning process would be so amazing! thanks for the good content ❤️
@@michaelbennettphoto I’d be really curious about your scanning and conversion process too. Because the photos from various film stocks that you showed here had some similar characteristics to my eyes (most notably how darker areas lean into a nice teal - that I haven’t been able to nail with digital photos so far...).
Hey, if im using auto shutter speed, and using it at iso 250, without flash. Do you think it will still look good for indoors picture?
Yes! I think it’ll look great! As long as it’s properly exposed.
Hey, where do you get you Kodak vision film on eBay?? Got a link?
I don’t have a link, but just look up bulk loaded vision 3 film and it’ll pop up
Hi Michael! I actually shot my first 400 stock at 250 iso accidentally but now that im seeing this mistake was actually a GOOD thing, before I get my film developed would you say to ask the lab to pull -1? Or just leave as is & dev normally as if it was shot at 400? 👀
Hey! Sorry for the late reply, but I would ask them to develop the film normally! Giving it that extra light will make the film look really good.
@@michaelbennettphoto no worries!! Thanks so much! I actually did dev as normal & they came out great!!
I'm wondering where is the graveyard? In Denton as well ? Thank you
It’s off of I-35. Right between Krum and Sanger
@@michaelbennettphoto Thank you
I mean, fuji 400 is cheaper than ultramax 400 in where i live so that works for me
Nice! Fuji 400 is a great film stock.
Hey, what's up??? Was that a canon p?? If you had to choose one, 1.... Your Nikon or the P??
Yes that was the Canon P! And the cameras are so different. The Canon P is a fully manual rangefinder and the F3 is a pretty advanced SLR. I’ve since sold both cameras, but I’d choose them for different reasons. I’d shoot with the Canon P for day to day shooting and the Nikon F3 for more photo shoots
Super interesting. Will definitely give it a shot. (Pun intended lol).
Haha nice! It’s a great film stock.
Just paid $20 for a box in Dallas
Nice!
It’s too bad about the current prices of film being that so many young photographers are really getting into the magic of film. So many great emulsions have been discontinued, but I’m hoping the companies making film will be coming out with new, cheaper film stocks to help drive this analog resurgence. During the years of my most prolific use of film, a roll only cost about $2 and $3 more for lab processing. The best thing about film is what you create with it using whatever film is around.
Wow those prices would make me cry tears of joy haha. And yes I agree, I would love to see more film stock either be created or just remade. More options is always better.
The product of capitalism at its finest
@@jackcolon-zy3sn vs what exactly?
I get this stock for just 8 dollars at the camera store... Crazy cheap ngl
Considering the upward trend of film prices, $8 a roll is a really good price
isn't this just Ultramax 400?
Check out the article I linked in the description, it compares the two film stocks. Long story short, they are almost the same. There are very small differences, but shooting them side by side would yield pretty similar results.
That’s with out editing
Why shoot film if you don't want the color shift, hue cast, softness and grain? What is the definition of professional grade film? Digital photography is the answer to all you are running away from when it comes to film and that's the reason most of us back in the days left film for digital but now looking back at some images I had in the 90s, 2000s I have come to see why digital is sterile and clinical and what we loved about photography then.. the color cast and the film interpretation of the scene rather than the documentary capabilities of digital which reproduces exactly what the color and scene was.. BTW the term professional grade film only applied back when there wasn't digital and most of them weren't the Portra I see yall rave about these days.. they were mostly slide film from the revered Kodachrome to Velvia, Sensia, Provia, Ektarchrome, Agfachrome CT-X etc...
TLDR; In summary, my favorite film these days are the cheapest ones - no. 1 this Fujifilm 400, superior X-tra400/200/800, Orwo 500, ProImage100 and the no longer available pro400h ..
When did I ever say I don’t want “the color shift, hue cast, softness, and grain”?
Thanks Michael. Will take up your recommendation and expose it at ISO 250.
Best of luck!