Simplifying Film Photography
After many trials and errors, I have recently decided to focus (sorry) on Medium format using Black and White film stocks for all of my film works.
After many trials and errors, I have recently decided to focus (sorry) on Medium format using Black and White film stocks for all of my film works.
Looking at all my work, especially film, the output that gives me the most joy is the medium format 6×6 Black and White work.
if you notice the grain then I have failed in capturing an interesting enough subject……
…if you have your development times down, negatives from Replenished D23 are easy to print via your enlarger, adding contrast via filters if needed, or scanning on your computer.
I am starting to develop my own style and approach to our art form and love the element of experimentation B&W photography allows us all to explore and find our path in which to travel.
The “To Pre Wash to not” you film before developing discussion bounces back and forth on many internet forums but here I out line my experience recently (2023).
I have a Meopta 4 with colour head (3) and below is a table of the Ilford Grade numbers and corresponding Meopta Colour head settings to use.