SHD 50

[Barney]

First test shots

Shot 25 and developed in FX55 1+1 for seven minutes Severely under developed, almost transparent negatives. cant believe they scanned.

I am very excited by this film, seeing the blue base I am hopeful that it is a blue sensitive film (old stylee)

Small wild violet Geranium



Clouds in blue sky



Backlit beech leaves



Yellow Poppy

 

[Cluster]

Ooh, a bit dark as you say. A little more exposure needed too?

 

[Barney]

Ooh, a bit dark as you say. A little ore exposure needed too?

Camera has been pretty good exposure wise. so I will concentrate on development first, will go nine minutes next time.

I diluted the fx55 (for the first time) as I was under the impression that its a contrasty film. I think people may get that impression as its blocking reds and greens. if its blue sensitive AW sell the blue stuff at £15 a roll so you have found us a bargain there Dave. I have read that Paul Strand was a big fan as were others before panchromatic film took over.

 

[StephenM]

Ortho helps with some types of scene. Skylight is blue, so effectively shadows are lifted, and greens better differentiated. Try using a green filter with panchromatic film. I carry two different green filters with me.

Pan film was more expensive than ortho when it first came out.