My approach to Rodinal semi-stand film development
My film development workflow shifted in 2020 and became almost entirely based around semi-stand methods. Previously I had used ILFORD DD-X and taken great care …
A deeper dive into CineStill Simplified Cs2 chemistry: ECN-2 + CINESTILL = ?
We are the Brothers Wright, the photographers and creators behind CineStill. Ever since the beta tests of CineStill 800T processed in C-41 chemistry, and especially …
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Introducing MentalCollodion: Shining light on mental health struggles by Simon Riddell
In the Summer of 2021 something special is coming to the Scottish Highlands (and hopefully elsewhere), courtesy of Simon Riddell, a van, a large camera, …
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They took my Kodachrome away…so I brought it back
Legend has it there was once a film that held in its grasp the bright greens of summer and made all the world a sunny …
Learning to develop my first roll of film
Due to the current pandemic situation and resultant lock-down rules, I’ve decided now would be a good time to learn how to develop film at …
Cinestill C-41 Quart Kit: extended development, push and pull processing times
I’ve been developing film at home for a while now, and I’ve done everything that I can to get my money’s worth from my chemicals. …
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Appendix A of the Technical Field Guide for the Discerning Analog Photographer: push/pull processing calculations
I originally wrote the full “Technical Field Guide for the Discerning Analog Photographer” as a quick reference for technical photographers in the field.
How to take the leap into 35mm film photography – by Daniel Novak
In this article, I will go over the steps you need to take and the decisions you need to make to enter the wonderful world of film 35mm photography.
I recommend starting with the 35mm format as the cameras
How-to: Colour/BW film processing with the BelliniFoto Monopart C-41 kit
I developed my first black and white film at school and have enjoyed developing black and white films ever since.
Review: Comparing FF No.1 and Cinestill Df96 monobath developers
Monobath film developers feel like the in thing for 2018.
Film tests: getting the best out of FERRANIA P30 Alpha part 2 – by Scott Micciche
A few months ago, I wrote about the results of my tests on FERRANIA P30 Alpha in various developers.
Review: CineStill Df96 Monobath developer – by Stephen Schaub
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a fierce advocate for film.
Featured project: Finding your way in the dark (printing Dublin by night) – by Eddie Malin
I wanted a few nighttime square images for the final chapter of a book I was just completing on Dublin, a kind of goodnight to the City.
How-to: Load a Paterson System 4 film development tank
Probably the most awkward aspect of developing films at home is getting your exposed film onto a reel and into a developing tank.
Four seasons with: Kodak EASTMAN Plus-X 5231 – by Marco Calemme
And this is where my journey of home developing begins! After a couple of disappointments – in rapid succession – of the work of some photo labs, it was time to take full responsibility for all the loosely cut last
Gear review: SP-445 4×5 film processing system – by Richard Pickup
Since beginning large format photography I’ve been developing my 4×5* sheet film in trays. This is not a process for the faint hearted and takes more than a modicum of skill.
Developing expired large format black and white film – by Scott Hays
If you are old enough, you will remember a time when expired film was like kryptonite to a photographer.
Film tests: getting the best out of FERRANIA P30 Alpha part 1 – by Scott Micciche
FERRANIA P30 Alpha has had an interesting time of it since it got into the hands of eager customers in late 2017. Many photographers (including yours truly) have questioned everything from its true speed to the nature of the emulsion
Film stock review: Bergger Pancro 400 Part 6 – 35mm EI 400 reversal development (bracketed +/- 1 stop)
It’s about time to wrap up the part of this series that covers Bergger’s 35mm Pancro 400 film with something a bit special: reversal development results.
Before you start scratching your head or disappear altogether, allow me a minute or
