Film preference?

[ann]

In my darkroom classes I recommend that beginners use either trix or hp5+ as they are more forgiving.

However, if you are going to be scanning the negatives you might check with your instructor as c-41 films tend to scan better.

Perhaps Helen will pop in and add her take on the scanning /black and white negative options.

 

[PatrickJamesYu]

I used tmax 100 when I was doing film
worked quite well for me

 

[tevo]

Since you're taking a class, you might want to make sure there isn't some specific film they want you to use... Sometimes they'll want the whole class to use the same film/developer for everything...

If that were the case, hopefully they would have told you though. Kodak Plus-X is probably the one I see most film classes asking you to use. (Arista Premium 100 at Freestyle is the same thing. But if they're asking for a specific film, I would just get whatever that is.)


If it doesn't matter which film you use, that's still a good one to start with. Basically, any Kodak/Fuji/Ilford/Arista/Legacy 100 or 400 ISO film would be a good starting point until you figure out what you like.

i am taking a digital photography class... its all that is offered at my school. to be honest, i can safely say i know 90% of the curriculum already, but my incentive is to take as many photo classes as i can, because i can/will never know everything, and i will most always learn something​. well... i hope that's the case ;D

 

[ann]

ah, too bad.

However, it is a good thing that your taking advantage of the situation.

Perhaps your insturctor has a traditional background and can shed some light on films best for scanning.

 

[tevo]

ah, too bad.

However, it is a good thing that your taking advantage of the situation.

Perhaps your insturctor has a traditional background and can shed some light on films best for scanning.

yeah, she definitely has a traditional background, in fact her personal interest is in alternative methods for developing\producing photographs.

i will be sure to ask her, thank you!

 

[djacobox372]

It depends on the speed you want. I've tried most all brands, and here's what I use:

100iso = Fujifilm acros 100
400iso = kodak tmax
3200iso = kodak tmax 3200

 

[tevo]

It depends on the speed you want. I've tried most all brands, and here's what I use:

100iso = Fujifilm acros 100
400iso = kodak tmax
3200iso = kodak tmax 3200

this is b&w correct? and for what reason would somebody shoot say.. 400 iso film as opposed to 100 iso? i'm still foggy on the concept of "film speed"

 

[ann]

Grain pattern is different, built in contrast is different, and basically they have a different "look". Then of course there is the level of light needed but that is the similar to digital.

 

[tevo]

update (for those of you who care)

got my nikon FM, and today i got a nikon FG-20 from my grandpa in excellent condition w/ a vivitar 550fd flash, a second e series 50mm f/1.8, an albinar 80-200, a **** ton of film cartridges, and some macro filters!

happy birthday to tevo... literally actually