One word: Rondinax 35u Beats the hell out of any Patterson tank, results are more consistent (agitation is continuous) and scratch free. Loading is done in daylight
Each new video is better than the last, this was great. I absolutely loved the montage. First seeing the bigger picture and then seeing the actual picture is so interesting and a viewpoint that you do not often get to see. Very cool that you actually developed your own pictures. I always wonder about what goes on in a dark room. It would be interesting actually seeing some of the developing process, but I suppose that would be difficult with the low (red?) lighting in such a room. Anyway, also brought back memories of my own US road trip. I hope meeting the family went well!
Thank you so much! I might do a video on it in the future. The only thing you have to do in the dark is loading the film on the reel and placing it in the tank. The rest can happen in the light. Yes it was fun meeting Jamie’s parents. They’re really kind people.
Thank you so much for watching ☺️. I love the tree shot as well and that one will definitely be printed as well. Glad my photography can stir emotion. Thats a huge compliment!
You've got some great videos on your channel my friend. I dont understand why so few subscribers and views. Very underrated this channel! Great work! Keep it up!
Definitely time well spent to practice the reel loading! A few months ago I returned to developing for the first time in 18 years, so I got a little 4 inch segment from a developed roll and just practiced the movements of getting it started, over and over. Something will always go awry when you go to do it for real, but getting as familiar as possible with how the reels work provides the comfort of confidence in getting through it, and cuts down on the sweat!
Well said! I’ve been practicing a lot and gotten to the point now it just takes a few moments. I’m using a Paterson tank but looking into some different options because I’m not the biggest fan of the system Paterson uses to load the roll onto the reel. Thanks so much for your input.
With 35mm film, when rewinding the film after shooting the roll, rewind til it pulls off the take up reel. That amount of film and a bit more was out when you loaded the film so no worry on exposing it. Clip off the tapered end not cutting through a sprocket hole and in light, get it started of the developing tank reel. Then put everything in the changing bag and crank it on. Also, I have one reel not patterson with tabs to start the film in the dark that are about an inch square, not little projections like on the patterson reels. It enables me to start a second 120 roll in the changing bag EASILY. I used to curse up a storm with the patterson reels, now I develop 2 rolls of 120 at at time cutting developing costs in half. Before I would insert s 2 inch section of film in the patterson reel to give me the same starting area already in the new reel. But when it came to loading a second 120 roll, the air was blue with my cursing.
Yes FP4 is my favorite black and white film. It’s such a versatile film. HP5 is a close second to me but yeah, try it out. You won’t be disappointed and thanks for watching.
If you tend to shoot FP4 and develop it yourself agin, try Ilford's developers, Microphen (for pushing) or Perceptol (for fine grain). I've used them for many years with great success. Moreover, I'm not sure what was your process, but direct scans from the film tend to increase the size of the film grain. Additionally, too much actuations durning film developing can increase amount of grain. Hope this helps...
Hi Tomislav since that video I’ve switched to DD-X and I love it. Especially for 35mm you get really fine grain. Sometimes too fine 😀. Sometimes I do indeed prefer the added grain when you scan vs printing in the dark room. I’ve actually just uploaded an new video in which I show how I develop now. Thanks so much for watching!
Lovely subjects. I'm shooting FP4 daily, love the film. I would use HC-110. DDX is better but it's more for HP5 and higher ASA films. I'm using Spur N but that's a niche developer. ID 11 also great too. FP4+ needs proper development to really get the midtones out of the negatives and to control the grain. Not too much agitation either.
Totally agree! I’ve heard great things about HC-110 and also about Ilford HC. Gonna give HC-110 a go soon. Hopefully it’s not too grainy which I personally prefer and I do love how DDX keeps the grain under control for 12x18 enlargement which is to me the sweet spot for 35mm. Thanks for watching Gavin.
Hi Jim, yes I’ve heard great things about ID 11. Since the video I have moved on to Ilford DDX and I’ve absolutely been loving the results. I love the flexibility of that developer. Thanks for watching!
Been wanting to try stand development for a while. Since that video I have switched to DDX and have been loving it but will definitely experiment with stand developing a bit. Thanks for the warm compliment and thanks so much for watching!
Love me some on location footage from a raod trip. Cool video mate!
Thanks so much Chris, really appreciate that. Thanks so much for watching!
Love it
Thank you so much!
Landscapes in black and white, and old vehicles too... what's not to like? :-)
Interesting channel, I'll definitely follow.
Thanks so much Frabrizio! Yes, I could shoot there all day 😊
One word: Rondinax 35u
Beats the hell out of any Patterson tank, results are more consistent (agitation is continuous) and scratch free. Loading is done in daylight
Thanks for the advice. I’ll be sure to look into that. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for this Wonderful and really informative I agree with someone else's comment about the Tree.
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching Paul!
Each new video is better than the last, this was great. I absolutely loved the montage. First seeing the bigger picture and then seeing the actual picture is so interesting and a viewpoint that you do not often get to see. Very cool that you actually developed your own pictures. I always wonder about what goes on in a dark room. It would be interesting actually seeing some of the developing process, but I suppose that would be difficult with the low (red?) lighting in such a room.
Anyway, also brought back memories of my own US road trip. I hope meeting the family went well!
Thank you so much! I might do a video on it in the future. The only thing you have to do in the dark is loading the film on the reel and placing it in the tank. The rest can happen in the light. Yes it was fun meeting Jamie’s parents. They’re really kind people.
Final image of that solitary tree gave me some specific feels. It somehow made me really emotional. 🥺
Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for watching ☺️. I love the tree shot as well and that one will definitely be printed as well. Glad my photography can stir emotion. Thats a huge compliment!
You've got some great videos on your channel my friend. I dont understand why so few subscribers and views. Very underrated this channel! Great work! Keep it up!
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the compliment. I’ll definitely keep trucking. Glad you’ve enjoyed it.
Definitely time well spent to practice the reel loading! A few months ago I returned to developing for the first time in 18 years, so I got a little 4 inch segment from a developed roll and just practiced the movements of getting it started, over and over. Something will always go awry when you go to do it for real, but getting as familiar as possible with how the reels work provides the comfort of confidence in getting through it, and cuts down on the sweat!
Well said! I’ve been practicing a lot and gotten to the point now it just takes a few moments. I’m using a Paterson tank but looking into some different options because I’m not the biggest fan of the system Paterson uses to load the roll onto the reel. Thanks so much for your input.
@@TheFilmFellow Hewes reels are awesome!
@@bwc1976 They sure are! Thanks so much for watching.
With 35mm film, when rewinding the film after shooting the roll, rewind til it pulls off the take up reel. That amount of film and a bit more was out when you loaded the film so no worry on exposing it. Clip off the tapered end not cutting through a sprocket hole and in light, get it started of the developing tank reel. Then put everything in the changing bag and crank it on. Also, I have one reel not patterson with tabs to start the film in the dark that are about an inch square, not little projections like on the patterson reels. It enables me to start a second 120 roll in the changing bag EASILY. I used to curse up a storm with the patterson reels, now I develop 2 rolls of 120 at at time cutting developing costs in half. Before I would insert s 2 inch section of film in the patterson reel to give me the same starting area already in the new reel. But when it came to loading a second 120 roll, the air was blue with my cursing.
Wow. I’m gonna have to try FP4. I have HP5 loaded up now.
Yes FP4 is my favorite black and white film. It’s such a versatile film. HP5 is a close second to me but yeah, try it out. You won’t be disappointed and thanks for watching.
If you tend to shoot FP4 and develop it yourself agin, try Ilford's developers, Microphen (for pushing) or Perceptol (for fine grain). I've used them for many years with great success.
Moreover, I'm not sure what was your process, but direct scans from the film tend to increase the size of the film grain.
Additionally, too much actuations durning film developing can increase amount of grain. Hope this helps...
Hi Tomislav since that video I’ve switched to DD-X and I love it. Especially for 35mm you get really fine grain. Sometimes too fine 😀. Sometimes I do indeed prefer the added grain when you scan vs printing in the dark room. I’ve actually just uploaded an new video in which I show how I develop now. Thanks so much for watching!
Lovely subjects. I'm shooting FP4 daily, love the film. I would use HC-110. DDX is better but it's more for HP5 and higher ASA films. I'm using Spur N but that's a niche developer. ID 11 also great too. FP4+ needs proper development to really get the midtones out of the negatives and to control the grain. Not too much agitation either.
Totally agree! I’ve heard great things about HC-110 and also about Ilford HC. Gonna give HC-110 a go soon. Hopefully it’s not too grainy which I personally prefer and I do love how DDX keeps the grain under control for 12x18 enlargement which is to me the sweet spot for 35mm. Thanks for watching Gavin.
Use ID 11, 1-1. It's the standard.
Hi Jim, yes I’ve heard great things about ID 11. Since the video I have moved on to Ilford DDX and I’ve absolutely been loving the results. I love the flexibility of that developer. Thanks for watching!
@@TheFilmFellow i have read ddx is the best out there.
An interesting channel, you should look at stand development you will have a consistent look plus it will give you more time.
Been wanting to try stand development for a while. Since that video I have switched to DDX and have been loving it but will definitely experiment with stand developing a bit. Thanks for the warm compliment and thanks so much for watching!