ilford FP4 really surprised me | ep. 2

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[@davidsaylors]

I wished there was a stronger desire in our community to do “hometown” documentary work to capture all of our home towns. This is something that people seem to overlook and I am hopeful that since you are doing it, that others will be inspired through you. Thank you for sharing this project with us. 👍

[@garykuhlmann8149]

Agree. I've always been fascinated by "hometown" documentary work, and I try to get out there and do that with my own stuff. I'm glad you're doing this, Matt!

[@inigotaylor9401]

, perhaps not specifically hometown pictures but when it comes to making work on a fairly local basis isn't rare and in fact with many examples photographers who do work close to home produce work that is far more thoughtful, subtle and interesting.

[@mrstandfast2212]

FP4 is a wonderful film. Because it's relatively slow at 125 asa, I find it particularly suitable for older cameras. 1950s Voigtlanders and Zeiss folders would have been used with this type of film, in fact at that time it would have been quite a fast film. The fine grain structure can bring unexpectedly good results from uncoated or single coated vintage glass.

[@davidharlan2460]

I recently picked up a ton of FP4 in 120. There is really something special about the look of it. It's got some contrast but the range of grays are incredible and smooth. Very realistic, happy way that it renders.

[@KyleMcDougall]

FP4 is one that I still haven't tried but these examples look really nice, man. May have to test it out in the future. Also, that GF670! That's always been one that's intrigued me. Love the idea of it being dual format.

[@alvareo92]

Low ISO films are very overlooked nowadays (probably due to how used we are to high ISO on digital) but they have the most unique tonalities around, which have to be left aside a bit on higher sensitivity film… much as older digital cameras have nicer colours right out of the gate compared to the “No noise at ISO 3200” modern ones. Or the character in older lenses vs the high sharpness and low aberrations on the newer ones

[@TranquilFire]

FP4+ is my fav b&w, the grain, contrast, and dynamic range is perfect to me

[@patrickjclarke]

It’s probably blasphemy, but I love shooting XP2 in 120 to get super smooth and great dynamic range and shoot it from ISO 50 to 800 on the same roll and it’s really good. I also find you can dial in a particular look with more subtlety than a traditional bw film stock. A few years ago I got a great deal on a ton of 35mm Kodak BW400CN (50 cents a roll) and like it as well. Chromogenic BW is often maligned, but I love the latitude and versatility in a modern digital workflow.

[@plestj]

I just discovered XP2 and I love the look of this film! Good suggestion.

[@MichaelGAubrey]

Thanks for these videos, Matt. Keep takin' care of yourself.

[@baisao]

FP4+ is an amazing film stock and a definite sleeper. Your characterization is spot on. And the dynamic range is peerless when developed in Pyrocat-HD. The details in highlights seem to go on forever, and yet it has a punchy contrast. It’s an astonishing combination.

[@jimwlouavl]

Interesting video. I’ve always found FP4 flatter than I like. I like TXP but it’s very expensive. I admire you working despite your grief. The best advice I’ve heard about grief is that it’s like waves. It’s always there and sometimes a rogue one will just knock you down.

[@Benjohns89]

Push it to 250 in rodinal. It’s my favourite film and way to develop it. Although I did it with 120 so I don’t know how the grain would look in 35mm

[@chadroberts44]

Nice, I’m excited to see how this all turns out!

[@JDubyafoto]

My favorite film since I started shooting it in the 1970's is and always has been FP4. I process it in Perceptol & get amazingly tight grain and tons of tonal range. Most shooters today tend to want faster film but I found I could shoot in lower light levels successfully by slowing down & taking my time.

[@alvareo92]

Slower film is way more manageable than one would expect-and you get very special results!

[@jimpurcell]

The photos look GREAT!!!

[@Tom-Humble]

FP4 has been my go-to for 120 and 4x5 for the past year now and it never lets me down. Only use HP5 if I need the higher iso

[@Francois_L_7933]

If you want some really fine grain, you should try Pan F+. At 50 ISO, it's not exactly fast but depending on the camera, you can pull it off.

[@fritzstorp8357]

pan f is underrated, use a red filter for more contrast and it’s amazing!

[@CJWareLRPS]

FP4 is really an interesting film it’s my favourite one to shoot I love using it for portraits in a studio environment with really harsh studio lighting for me that’s when it shines

[@PhilKnall]

Props again for the video marathon in this trying time. Much love.

[@soccerjockey]

Thanks for making all these during a hard time. I wish you didn’t have to, so I’ll engage extra on all of thirst videos

[@GregoryVeizades]

You should give Fomapan 200 a try. Specifically the 200 speed, which is a vastly different film vs the 100 and the 400.

[@cameronwheatley7065]

Yeah good call, FP4 and Foma 200 are my go to B&W films I love their balance of tone, contrast and grain.

[@alvareo92]

Foma 200 is so nice, really looks like older stock

[@magnusa.5599]

i got the voigtländer version of the camera, the Bessa III. great for traveling. FP4 i love for portraits. renders skin especially beautiful imo.

[@reidhaithcock]

Pentax 67ii - the recommended daily carry by chiropractors around the world

[@ThePhotoDept]

So sick dude. I feel the same way about fp4! Haven’t really talked about it much but I really love shooting it.

[@lukehendrickson3669]

hi

[@tobyhawkins5773]

Matt would you be open to having a tip option on your videos? Or perhaps a patreon of sorts? I love your insight and hearing to talk and would love to support you.

[@uubankwang]

I love that you can rate FP4 at 50 ISO so I can stop my lens all the way down without a darkening filter.

[@CalumetVideo]

Great video! Seems that it’s hard to find the Bessa III / GF670.

[@terrywbreedlove]

I have three rolls of 120 FP4 i have been meaning to test for the last four months. I need to get on it

[@bcegerton]

Nice to see some photos with HP4, I have a roll in my Minolta 500si, no idea if anything will come out as my last, which happened to be my first, came out blank. User Error. This time it’s a different film, different camera and I’ve never used either, never had a film developed from an SLR to be truthful I’m that new to it but not film though it must be 30 years since I used one and that would have been on holiday or a day out with a compact camera. Hope you’re doing ok, keeping busy helps but it’s still there when you get home isn’t it? I’ve been there so have some idea what you’re going through.

[@aboutsean]

What is 35mm medium format?

[@levipatrickdiaz]

35mm medium format?!?! Haha just kidding - thanks for another video. You've really inspired me to see more beauty in black and white photography. I've tried delta3200 and just ordered some hp5 - maybe later I'll try FP4. Of course, if I keep buying film, I'll never be able to afford a medium format camera, haha...

[@b.brauner7500]

FP4 is great pushed 2 stops and developed in Ilford ID-11. You may give it a try ;)

[@ethanchang7366]

may i ask you what scanner you use. thx

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

Everybody has their favorite photographers. Is there a database of some or all the classic photographers that people can visit these people and their work all in one place ? I also love HP5. Indoor natural light to me with that film is impressive.

[@goldenhourkodak]

No. You usually have to buy photo books. Few photogs publish everything in one spot.

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

@@goldenhourkodak is there a list somewhere ? Like names ?

[@tigerhunter8878]

@@user-ss6zt2mo1lGo to a library. You will find photographers that you didn’t even know you could’ve liked.

[@russellspeight5175]

Develop 120 FP4 in Rodinal and you'll like it even more :)

[@jelleburmann7194]

Absolutely agree, the acutance and sharpness is unparalleled for me in Rodinal. And the grain is there but in an awesome way.

[@russellspeight5175]

Yes, there is a special synergy between those two.

[@clivejarmusch2906]

Interesting. Semi Stand Dev? :)

[@russellspeight5175]

@@clivejarmusch2906 regular agitation.

[@cinesthesia7]

Looking forward to the new project. FP4 unexpectedly became my favorite Ilford film in recent years. I just had to sell my favorite camera to KEH due to these here hard economic times and as they offered a really fair price and made the whole process really simple, yet, thorough. I've bought some nice gear from them, too. Definitely the spot.

[@edwardbedrosian2272]

At 1:33 you said "35mm medium format film"

[@erisdemian510]

❤️

[@thebrouhaha1]

FP4 is strawberry's PJ's ;)

[@charliefm826]

If you’re working from a tripod you might consider Pan F

[@ulrikchristiansen]

Who was that "Sawyer" photographer Matt had been looking at? I can't figure out the first name... After Mimi Plumb. At 5:00.

[@HoldFastPhotographyProductions]

Believe it’s Sage Sohier.

[@ulrikchristiansen]

@@HoldFastPhotographyProductions Thanks very much Jordan!

[@_jprater]

#FTA

[@goldenhourkodak]

1:30 wtf

[@mattdayphoto]

🤣 this was a particularly rough day, I had no idea I even missed that. I meant black and white medium format. 🤝

[@goldenhourkodak]

@@mattdayphoto Hahah, I got a good laugh out of it.