Shooting the Pentax 67 with Ilford Delta 400

[@NegativeFeedback]

For some reason it really surprised me seeing Chillicothe so snowy, imagined it being hot all the time haha

[@mattdayphoto]

NegativeFeedback No way! 13 degrees Fahrenheit this morning as I was running errands. It was brutal.

[@iamalitabrizi]

A real American who says "Vee-hick-le"! I really enjoyed these images, especially 7:38 . I'll consider delta 400 with my next 120 film purchase. Snap on watcihng the nine club episode too!

[@mattdayphoto]

It was not until this video that I realized how I pronounce this word versus the correct way of pronunciation. Hahaha, that's my Appalachia coming out!

[@meirsolomon5626]

@@mattdayphoto I was born and raised in Texas. You say vehicle the same way I do. Is there another way to pronounce it?

[@shreddz]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, cool to just hang out and shoot with you, understanding the thought process etc.

[@JerHarman]

Really enjoyed hearing you talk through your thought process in making images. Being a portrait shooter myself, I'm always so blown away by these kind of photographs. Finding story and emotion in inanimate objects.

[@essjayyell]

This is probably my favourite type of KZbin video related to photography. P.O.V style, walking around, shooting photos, talking about them.. really enjoyable.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! More to come like this.

[@TimothymakeupsDitzler]

Actually super impressed with the GoPro footage! I'm gonna have to pick one up for sure. Really digging this style of video as well...I feel like keeping it simple makes putting out more content a lot easier. Something I need to work on for my own stuff! Great work as always!

[@mattdayphoto]

The GoPro held up great! I'd love to see you making more videos, brother!

[@terrywbreedlove]

GoPro looks good doesn’t it. I need a couple.

[@mattdayphoto]

@@terrywbreedlove Very happy with it!

[@MarkHickford]

2nded on both points, Timothy!

[@AwesomeCameras]

I just got one too! Super impressed, just shot a couple videos with it

[@johnkaplun9619]

Awesome, lot of great shots as always. Love the way you say veh-Hickles.

[@alecilstrup]

Love these super easy going videos, walking around and just taking good old fashioned photographs. Also, "vee-hickle". Lol.

[@allysseriordan1073]

I love this style of video. It was great to come along your shoot but also to see the photos with explanation of your thought process as we were going along. I'm definitely up for more of that.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! More to come, for sure!

[@waynelarsen7912]

Glad to see you out and shooting again. Hope your feeling better.

[@kzed0]

Great video. I particularly liked the photo with the two trucks and the rectangular building behind.

[@toxicflyingpigp1943]

I liked the one with the duck,just a lovely composition.

[@spaceontheceiling]

I really liked the photo of the fence with the foliage. Think that one is my fav. Great video :D

[@DaveWilkinson5]

Great video and fantastic set of images, I liked the way you took us through each image and your thoughts about the composition. Keep up the good work man.

[@jtes1442]

Delta 400 has been one of my favorite films . Been using it since the early 2000s with my Pentax K1000 .

[@akunrg]

Just bought the Pentax, and only 3 rolls in, i love it! Perfect timing for this video

[@matt82281]

Matt great content happy to see this after following you this past year!

[@JamesPearson]

Great video Matt, I really enjoyed this format combining the comments during the shoot with the voice over in post. Keep up the great work!

[@HungryMatt1]

I really enjoy hearing your reflections on your shooting and images. Thanks.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@JeremyGreysmark]

Well thank you for sharing all the shots you did not like either! It makes it more interesting!! The close up shot of the car behind the fence is nicer in my eyes, as it makes the angle of that fabric hanging down the fence more prominent which I feel is the subject of the photo.

[@michaelcastle8378]

About time I see another film blog. I have used a Kodak Tourist II camera for a while and have grown to love medium format.

[@BillyHopscotch]

I actually really liked your point and shoot pic. Maybe my favorite of the roll.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Really like the format of this video - conversational and informational at the same time. Favorite image is the wide shot of the car and the tarp. Well done.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@sknyu5li]

Hello from Japan! I recently bought Pentax 6x7 and went out with 105mm F2.4. I really enjoyed your review. I spent some time in the states(Indiana, though), but the streets and your pictures remind me of the days in America. anyway, still I'm waiting for my first roll develop, but I'm pretty sure this massive camera and lens will give me outstanding pictures!

[@patriciamenezesm]

So good to see you getting better, Matt! Beautiful photos.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@JC-Robotics]

Loved this style of video!

[@TGCid01]

Glad to see you back shooting andposting videos. Hope the recovery is going well, bud.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! Recovery is going great!

[@jingimage1108]

love how the video turn out, kinda vlog but also photo thoughts explained

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks! More to come like this!

[@VivaLaFilm]

Dude! So nice to have you vlogging! I’ve been trying to vlog for a couple of months but I just have not been able to complete a video, I usually get conscious of people watching me and get really shy and can’t continue, you have inspired me to keep trying! and Great video, I specially love the fact that you stoped to explain your mind behind every image, looking forword to more!

[@mattdayphoto]

Viva La Film Thank you! It was very different for me but I had fun with it. Gonna do some more like this!

[@ChritsianBucic]

Very nice result and framing with type of middle format, I like the way you play with the empty space with the snow, also the softness of the film Delta 400 result.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@fairwayfrank]

I like the garage shot. The angle of the tracks all to the left gives it a sense of tension, or something. Looking forward to your scanner thoughts/choices/changes. Now that I'm shooting more film I'm thinking I need to update my V600. Embrace the snow!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@e.f.evelhoch4278]

Hey Matt! I’ve been watching for a while and this has been my favorite video of yours. Really felt your excitement and passion creep in. Keep improving :) we’ll keep watching it happen.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@kylekim9095]

This is actually one of my favourite videos of yours, keep up the great work Matt!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! That's awesome to hear.

[@gregkent3748]

Love your videos Matt! Thanks for sharing!

[@ungeflamme2741]

hey Matt, i would love to hear you talk a little about the benefits or just reasons to shoot with black & white film as opposed to just shooting colour and being able to choose if you want to make the photo black & white in post.

[@777millertime777]

Love this type of video! My favorite was definitely the tire tracks photo. I love how it implies someone leaving and returning home without seeing either the person or their vehicle. And don't worry I say vehicle the same way you do!

[@mattdayphoto]

Haha! Glad I’m not alone. Thanks, man!

[@MrAddison79]

i agree i really liked the garage door also the closer shot of the car with the triangle tarp. glad your making videos and again, and watching the nine club! Westgate is so good, lol.

[@mattdayphoto]

green tea Thanks! And yes he is! Haha.

[@samhardy2479]

Always something to shoot no matter where you are or how simple. Enjoyed video very much.

[@mattdayphoto]

Agreed!

[@ambenn55]

Really like this style of video man! Can’t wait to see more!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@samtannernz]

Great format! Loved the out and about footage and seeing you meter and the snippet about composition for each photo too!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@CraigPrentisPhoto]

Enjoyed this little trip out Matt. I have a couple of rolls of Delta 400 to try out soon so it was good to see your images and hear your thoughts.

[@mattdayphoto]

Awesome! Thank you for watching! I actually just stumbled across your channel a couple of weeks ago and subscribed. Great stuff!

[@CraigPrentisPhoto]

Great, thanks Matt. I really appreciate your sub.

[@tobysolesbury3405]

Love the shot of the two trucks

[@uwezimmermann5654]

Great Camera, and simple but well composed images. Thank You

[@mattdayphoto]

Uwe Zimmermann Thank you!

[@nicklarsenjazz]

Other film photographers on KZbin: lo-fi hip hop beats to chill and relax to Matt Day: Midwest emo for the REAL vibes

[@dennischavez5722]

I liked the shot of the tree with the duck and bridge framed by the branches

[@honest_noise]

Interesting to see delta 400 with such low contrast. That’s my daily stock bc I loved the deep blacks. Loved the music in this one.

[@ayenoppa4717]

Hi Matt, good to see you out and about 👍 with the beast Pentax 67 I have also just bought one and it is on the way hopefully the size doesn’t bother me much! Can’t wait to try the beautiful 2.4. Thumb up for the video. Cheers

[@mattdayphoto]

It's such an enjoyable camera, for me. Hope you have fun with it!

[@treylinim]

I figure that you are doing very well by seeing you holding this giant Pentax 67. Good luck Matt. Hope the recovery is going well.

[@mattdayphoto]

I'm doing REALLY well as of the last couple of weeks. :) Thank you!

[@josephsaunders5369]

That podcast is amazing. Never shot delta 400 a little weird and "light" but cool to see. Glad you are back out shooting and filming on the go.

[@mattdayphoto]

Definitely a different look than what I'm used to. Thanks for watching, man!

[@danielballance4788]

Awesome video like always Matt, Also, listening to the nine club is the best whenever editing photos or developing haha!

[@mattdayphoto]

Daniel Ballance The best show! Thanks for watching, man!

[@thedondeluxe6941]

So nice to see you're well enough to go out shooting again! I have the Pentax 6X7, so I know it's not exactly a light camera :-)

[@mattdayphoto]

Feeling great these days! Thank you!

[@nothingtoseehere2928]

cool video of Pentax 67, I was going to get one, this really helped to make my decision lol i will try to make a review as well!

[@mattdayphoto]

Awesome! Love this camera.

[@martebar]

Reeeaaally cool video! Good motivation to go out and shoot around town!

[@mattdayphoto]

Glad to hear that!

[@louisrimmer6544]

My favourite is definitely the one of the two old 4x4's. I could quite happily have reeled through a whole roll on them hahaha

[@mattdayphoto]

Haha, I may very well go back to shoot more and maybe in color, if they're still there.

[@spyratekodaks7494]

The boxy jeeps photo turned out really nice !!!!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@babydanks]

More of this. Loved it.

[@mattdayphoto]

Kevin Dinkel Thank you!

[@saltybonesphotos8910]

Awesome Video. I love you just go out and shoot and try new things.

[@mattdayphoto]

Gotta try to keep the blades sharp, so to speak. Thanks for watching!

[@SokolHazizi]

I am glad that you took the advice of sharing your creative process! for beginner photographers like myself it means a lot. and in typical matt style you share everything, even the shots you dont really like, and I cant tell you how relatable that is. hey, maybe I like this video just because I'm a pentaxian... just kidding! have a nice day!

[@mattdayphoto]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@DavidLaCivita]

I like this format of video. Talk us though your composition and we can learn.

[@mattdayphoto]

David LaCivita Thanks! More to come like this one. 🙏🏻

[@mathewmccarthy9848]

Diggin' the graphics @ 11:54

[@davehanner360]

Greetings from up in Mansfield, Ohio! Kudos for getting out in the cold to do this video. I don’t like this weather either and it takes a lot of motivation to get out and shoot in it. Anyway, nice to see you back at it again on a regular basis!

[@mattdayphoto]

Dave Hanner Thank you! Haven’t been to Mansfield in a long time. Last time I was there, I was shooting behind the scenes photos for a music video shoot at the prison!

[@alanrivas2950]

Just bought one today !

[@jsurratt81]

Great video. Loved how you gutted it out in a less than ideal situation just for the sake of getting out and shooting. Been doing a lot of that as well due to the shutdown. I love Delta 400 but just can't get it to work with HC-110 (which seems interchangeable with HC). Regardless of dilution/agitation scheme it just seems comes out a bit lifeless. But man, it's fantastic in DD-X or XTol.

[@amosk24]

I just shot a roll that came out great. I shot EI 200 and dev'd in HC110.B for 7:00.

[@jsurratt81]

@@amosk24 I'll try giving it an extra stop next time.

[@amosk24]

@@jsurratt81 good luck!

[@Harvieowen]

XTol is what I used the most for that film in low contrast scenes...it adds a bit more punch.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! I'll have to try DD-X with it sometime.

[@Supreme_Clientele]

cool video, enjoy seeing your work process in vids like this

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@secondbob7707]

The garage door with tire tracks is awesome! Hope to see it for sale.

[@mattdayphoto]

I can make that happen! Thanks, Robb!

[@ANRALOGI]

Yes Matt! more of this kind of video! finally, I can get something from that genius head of yours 🤣

[@mattdayphoto]

Haha, genius head?! You mean big head? Thanks for watching!

[@tom7467097]

This video makes me miss Ohio. I'm from Cuyahoga Falls and Chillicothe looks like it was built and designed by the same people. Thanks for the great video !

[@mattdayphoto]

Ototoxic Nice! I’ve always wanted to visit Cuyahoga Falls.

[@tom7467097]

@@mattdayphoto You should! There's a lot of beautiful photo opportunities, especially at the Riverfront and the Gorge. The Riverfront has some nice historical buildings and the actual river has really nice cliff walls surrounding it. The Gorge his tons of big cliffs and an absolutely huge overhanging cliff right next to a valley where the Cuyahoga River runs through.

[@alexbolen]

I could listen to you say "vehicles" forever. Great vid Matt ^-^

[@mattdayphoto]

Haha, that's just my Appalachia coming out.

[@davyboyo]

Such a killer jacket, Matt. 😎

[@Rocking_J_Studio]

Send that snow southwest to Oklahoma! We've only had a single dusting so far & I really would love to see up to 5" or 6" or so. Some of my favorite images over the years have been made during winter storms.

[@mattdayphoto]

John Wilkinson I’ll gladly share it. Haha.

[@AeromaticXD]

Some beautiful shots

[@robertvarner9079]

I still have a Pentax 67 with the 105mm lens. I'll have to try the Delta 400 film.

[@andrewscates]

Great video! You should do more of these!

[@poop_fossil]

Great video as always, I kinda like this walkaround sort of format. And man, I wish I had a place like Rost around my town, I'd hang out there all the time lol

[@mattdayphoto]

Rost is my second home. Haha. Thanks!

[@alanjones8579]

Good to see your out n about Matt, the tree and lake works for me, quite peaceful...oh the two vehicles, not too sure about the first one but is the second vehicle a Land Rover? I'm not a car person as you can probably tell. Stay healthy and keep getting stronger...

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@simonhargreavesphoto]

Great video, really enjoyed it, thank you. Might try some Delta 400 too.

[@mattdayphoto]

Give it a shot!

[@BillMcCarroll]

Hey Matt, really enjoyed the format of this video. I think those are two land rovers side by side. I grew up in Scotland and those were a must have for any of the local farmers to get around. I shot some FP4+ in large format this weekend and really liked the results. It's a 125 speed film so you need some good light but i'd enjoy seeing what you can do with it.

[@mattdayphoto]

I need to shoot some FP4+! A friend of mine always shoots it in 35mm and has great results with it. I did shoot one roll in 120 that he gave me earlier this year and loved how clean it turned out.

[@justcallmesando]

Hey Matt, it´s cool to see you hanging around with a Pentax 67 again. Makes me feel good about not selling mine. You should try Fuji Natura 1600 or Fuji Industrial 100 and 400.

[@ChrisPugh]

I think I'm going to pick up a Pentax 67 this year. I currently have an RZ and it's just too much to lug around.

[@brandondaniels9471]

Great video! Keep up the excellent work, my friend!

[@mattdayphoto]

Brandon Daniels Thank you!

[@toniskokovic]

Lovely video Matt - this vlog format works well. Photos look like a follow-up to Friend of Mine book is hiding somewhere in there. Is it time for Part II? Patreon could be the way for us to back/pre-order a book like that?

[@bifcake]

Hi Matt, If you like shooting this type of stuff, I would suggest that you check out Alfred Stieglitz's work. If you look at his compositions, he layers via triangles, so your eye just jumps from thing to another, following the triangular shapes and thereby exploring the frame, eventually settling on the main point of interest. BTW, my favorite shot was the bridge that you hated so much. Enjoyed the video. All the best.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Nice one Matt love your style mate, two cars for me were the pick of the roll.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks a lot, Paul!

[@l1mz391]

Love your content, Matt. My favourite b&w stock is Fuji Acros so I’d recommend that

[@mattdayphoto]

I have a few rolls and have never shot it! Definitely on the list of videos to come.

[@l1mz391]

Matt Day awesome. I’ll keep my eyes peeled 👀

[@fishemrock]

Cool episode! Would be cool to see trix or one of those motion pictures film stocks that silbersalz 35 distribute and also develop using ecn2 process.

[@mattdayphoto]

I'll see what I can do! I used to shoot Tri-X exclusively. Might be fun to go back for a roll or two, for old times sake. Haha.

[@douggottlieb]

Great photos Matt! You’re too hard on yourself. That’s what the internet is for! What made you go for the P67 again vs other options? I love that system too

[@lucasdump]

Great stuff. Nice to see you're doing well!

[@mattdayphoto]

Feeling great these days! Thank you!

[@Hmmmook]

Great video, loved the first photo.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@acrmf]

I love the one of the tree and duck by the lake.

[@iamcoleee]

Great video Matt. Solid images too.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@billthornhill8408]

Great video format, really enjoyed it. Btw I think the rear vehicle at 4.00 is an old Land Rover. I used to drive them in the Army (British). Keep up the great work Matt 👍😊

[@mattdayphoto]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@Harvieowen]

The tree next to the water with the duck is my favorite.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@JonathanNotley]

I like the one of the cars and the bridge one that you didn't like. Love the format of the video and the go-pro nailed its role as a vlog camera. Dare you to do one on Provia!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks, man! I'll take that dare. ;)

[@LucasPreti]

I loved the format, keep it up!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@amosk24]

I tried Delta 400 over the holidays for the first time in a long time. The film holds up really nice. I have a 100ft each of HP5 and FP4 to get through before buying some more...

[@mattdayphoto]

Nice! I need to pick up some more FP4. Shot one roll of 120 back in the summer and loved the results.

[@liamoshanassy9641]

Awesome as always my dude!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@bk-vh8dp]

@2:29 "no camera bag"... huge camera purse on the passenger side. LOL jk jk. We love you Matt :D

[@mattdayphoto]

Haha, that would be Molly's lunch bag for work! Though it would make a nice little camera pouch...

[@MarcoRoepers]

I&;28 is indeed a great portait landscape picture

[@_nomote_]

Love your work man. I got stuck on the background music for a minute, It sounds like This Will Destroy You. Nice choice.

[@mattdayphoto]

Big Smoke Thanks, man! It’s a band I found on Artlist, a royalty free music subscription service. Super good! Reminded me of This Will Destroy You as well. 🙏🏻

[@Regsfoto]

Great video as always, the Delta 400 is a great film, I've used it a few times and like it very much. As for film recommendations you might want to try FomaPan 400, also you might want to try Adox silvermax, which is 35mm only but I've seen some really nice results with it. And there's also the chromogenic films, Ilford makes one called XP2 (400 speed) which is developed in C-41 rather than black and white developers. I've seen a few videos of people using this and they seem to get very lovely results. Great work as always Matt and thank you for another video!

[@mattdayphoto]

I have a roll of XP2 in my fridge to shoot for a video! And for FomaPan, I've heard good things but never shot it myself. I'll have to pick some up!