Film Photography - Darken The Sky In Black And White Photos

[@darrelltheriault5793]

So great to find a channel that delivers meaningful photo information rather than gear reviews. Thanks Rob

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

I'm glad you like the channel!

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

I love working with contrast filters on my films; I usually have a pale or deep yellow filter. I occasionally go orange and red rarely unless I want to use a film with extended red sensitivity. I'm a fan of Ortho+ with a green filter. I also like how most of my prime Nikon lenses have the 52mm filter thread, allowing for a single filter kit. Great shots of Elora!

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad you found it useful. We're having fun with photography and trying things.

[@c.augustin]

Alternatively, a Green X1 filter can be used - it darkens blue, but also red, and gives a more natural look (for landscape and architecture). Should work quite well in autumn. And polarizers do work with B&W film, too … ;-)

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

yes, good points

[@LarryManiccia]

Thanks for another practical video Rob. Love the format and length of your videos.

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

I'm glad you find them helpful!

[@monochromebluess]

Excellent video Rob and I enjoyed your photography examples at the end. With my Nikon F3, I always use the Orange filter. I was taught to use Yellow but I did and still do find it’s results little different to no filter. Perhaps please a further video on other filter colours and filter types and their uses again with examples ?

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Great... out there having fun.

[@terryroth2855]

Good info on filter usage. Thanks!

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad it was helpful!

[@polyphemus-t8u]

nice! What about wide angle landscape shots that are essentially cloud studies? stick with orange or go red? filter

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Honestly I would play around and try both. We're just having fun out here.

[@Alexius1Komnenos]

Another informative video

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Glad you think so!

[@randywaldron2715]

Medium yellow, give an extra half stop. Orange requires one stop only. Too much compensation minimizes the effect of the filter. Of course, these recommendations vary depending on the spectral sensitivity of the film

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Good stuff - these are great tips.

[@filmic1]

Thank you for all that insight. You must be using a tripod dropping Pan F like that?

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Yes for sure, I'm using a nice solid Berlebach tripod that I had when I shot 8x10.

[@GerForever]

try a red with a polarizer

[@stillshootinginblackandwhite]

Yes, I'm going to.