Tag:Kodak Tri-X 400
The Compact Giant: My Experience with the Plaubel Makina 67 Camera Review The Compact Giant: My Experience with the Plaubel Makina 67 June 23, 2023 Plaubel Makina 67 with Nikkor 80mm f2.8 lens Plaubel Makina 67 (top with bellow extended) At first glance, the price of this Plaubel Makina 67 rangefinder camera may seem off-putting. As a novice photographer, I initially gravitated towards more budget-friendly options, gradually upgrading to higher-priced models to assess their value. However, my experience with medium […]
A Black and White Film Adventure with Xtol 1+1 and Kodak Double-X in Taipei Diary A Black and White Film Adventure with Xtol 1+1 and Kodak Double-X in Taipei June 14, 2023 Leica Summilux 24/1.4 asph, Xtol 1+1, Kodak Double-X, Taipei Leica Summilux 35/1.4 asph 11874, Xtol 1+1, Kodak Double-X @400, China My journey with Xtol 1+1 began after discovering its potential for sharpness and economical use, as I had previously been using Kodak HC-110 as my go-to chemical. After […]
Rekindling My Love for Medium Format – Pentax 67 to Pentax 67 II Diary Rekindling My Love for Medium Format – Pentax 67 to Pentax 67 II June 1, 2023 Pentax 67 with 105mm f/2.4 lens and wooden grip Pentax 67, SMC Super Takumar 55mm f/4, Fujichrome Provia RDPIII, Fujiware Fall Japan The other day, my friends were raving about the Pentax 67 II, a medium format film camera that’s been on my wishlist for some time. As the successor […]
Rediscovering the Joy of a Point and Shoot Film Camera – Klasse S Diary Rediscovering the Joy of a Point and Shoot Film Camera – Klasse S May 17, 2023 Klasse S and Contax T3 Fuji Klasse S, SantaColor 100, Ngau Tau Kok Hong Kong I recently acquired a Fujifilm Klasse S, a compact 35mm point and shoot film camera with a 38mm f2.8 lens. For those curious about the difference versus the Klasse W model, the Klasse S features […]
A Memorable Journey Through New Zealand’s North Island With Hasselblad Xpan II Diary A Memorable Journey Through New Zealand’s North Island With Hasselblad Xpan II April 19, 2023 Hasselblad Xpan II, 45mm f4, Kodak 250D Vision 3, Devonport New Zealand New Zealand has always been a dream destination of mine, and I am thrilled to share with you the highlights of my recent trip to the North Island. From the bustling city of Auckland to the captivating Waitomo Caves, this […]
Hundreds of Waterfalls in Milford Sound with Makina 67 Diary Hundreds of Waterfalls in Milford Sound with Makina 67 January 10, 2023 Camera: Makina 67 Film: Ilford HP5+ Developer: Rodinal 1+50 Milford Sound, New Zealand Milford Sound has an average of 182 rainy days per year, making it the wettest populated area in New Zealand and one of the most waterlogged areas on the planet. It was spring in New Zealand when we visited in early December with my medium […]
Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH – Too Perfect to Own Lens Review Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH – Too Perfect to Own July 16, 2022 Leica M3 with Summilux 50/1.4 ASPH with hood extended Leica M3 with Summilux 50/1.4 ASPH Leica Summilux 50/1.4 ASPH Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH probably has the best bokeh, and sometimes I mistake it with Noctilux 50mm f0.95. Having the same tone and contrast, some say the Noctilux 50mm f0.95 is just the enlarged version […]
Kodak Tri-X vs Ilford HP5+ Film Comparison Side by Side Comparison Film Comparison: Kodak Tri-X vs Ilford HP5+ June 20, 2021 11 years ago I started shooting black and white film, Kodak Tri-x 400 and Ilford HP5 were the top of my mind to try. Kodak changed its name from TX400 to 400TX in 2007 and extensively re-engineered the grain structure. At that time I remembered my shots with Kodak Tri-X were so grainy but with an interesting grey tone […]
Kodak Tri-X 400 vs Double-X 250 Guides and Tips Black and White Film Comparison Some say Kodak Tri-X 400 is the best in the world, it is a great journalistic style black and white film and also one of the easiest BW films to get in the market. Kodak Tri-X 400 uses classic grain structure, it is more coarse than T-grain or Delta film. This classic grain structure feels more natural than tabular-grain film. Around 10 years ago, a friend […]
Top 5 Black and White Films to Start With Guides and Tips Top 5 Black and White Films to Start With November 15, 2020 Even today, there are still many nice black and white film available in the market. If you are new to black and white film and figuring out where to start and what are the characteristics of them, I have picked 5 of my favourite black and white films that gives you the flexibility to shoot indoor […]
