Testing six interesting black and white films. Some more exotic than others.

[@darrelltheriault5793]

Happy Holidays! You always manage to present something fresh and when you sign off with “ …and next time something else” you always keep your promise.

[@ShootOnFilm]

You too! Thanks for being a part of this!

[@Headin_South]

HP5 pushed still looks the best of them all IMHO. Happy Xmas Ari, thanks for another year of entertaining videos, you always find interesting stuff to talk about.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks. And yes, HP5+ pushed even that far is pretty awesome. No wonder I like it that much!!

[@andrewwilkin1923]

Hi Ari, have a great Christmas and New Year. Thanks for all your wonderful content this year and look forward to seeing more in 2024.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks! And thanks for watching. See you net year.

[@Brackcycle]

MerryChristmas Ari. Finding your channel this year has added so much more thought in my photos. I'm a work in progress but am enjoying it thanks to you. Love your Hp5 shots pushed!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks! Yes, HP5+ is so versatile!!

[@paullacotta5645]

Happy Holidays Ari! Love that photo of Cookie!❤️

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks! And you, too!

[@etusuku8848]

Hi, it's nice to watch those snowing christmas pictures at the heat of end of Juni :) How did you measure the light in the shots with HP5 at 6400 ISO? Br Eeli from Savo region. (not born in here.. :) )

[@richardsimms251]

Another great video. Thank you RS. Canada

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenm103]

The back stories on what these films were originally created to do is so illustrative of how they will perform, not to mention fascinating stories in and of themselves. As I listened to all of your variations on the "tools" you use to "tweak" an end result, I started to think about the notion that the film stock and the developer is a kind of chemical "Photoshop" or "Lightroom" - in a bottle (or wrapper as the case may be). Need to think about that some more and will have the next two or three weeks to do so it seems Not sure if I'm getting this right or not but - hyvää joulua - to you and yours.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Hyvää joulua!! (you got it right :-). And I like your idea of a chemical Photoshop. It is very much like that!

[@chrisjones9076]

Have a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Thank you for a great year of videos. quite exception! Rgds Chris

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks!! See you next year!

[@terencelaubach6565]

The music played during the Santa film segment of your photographs I found both haunted and beautiful. So appropriate for the pictures and these times.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks. It was my piano adaptation of the Tchaikovsky Symphony no 6 (4th movement). It is one of the most beautiful compositions ever composed. I found it appropriate behind the Russian film. There is so much lovely and deep in Russian culture. It is a shame that it is under such a brutal dictatorship at the moment!

[@mikebaginy8731]

Thanks for another super interesting video, Ari! I really like the rendition of that Russian ISO 1000 film. Stay safe and enjoy the holidays with your family. Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year. I look forward to further videos from you where we can also enjoy your delightful piano playing!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you, thank you. See you next year, then!! :-)

[@Martin_Siegel]

Ferrania P30 is also said to be less sensitive to red light, not as much as a true Ortho film but less than the usual panchro film. I once shot my red Mini Cooper which was parked under a tree (which might have acted as a green filter) but the car looked black in the picture. Thanks for another interesting and great video. CU next year!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Yeah, I should try Ferrania, too. Thanks for watching -- see you next year!

[@Martin_Siegel]

@@ShootOnFilm They have both films in 120 (orto and P30) now.

[@gianlusc]

Awesome video as usually! Happy holidays!! Waiting for next year videos!! 😄👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks! And you, too. See you next year!

[@flyingo]

I really like the photo of the tree bending to the left, taken with a very wide angle lens on the Washi S film. Then again, I enjoy most all of your photographs! Kiitos ja hyvää lomaa herra!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Kiitos kiitos. I appreciate your comments and have an excellent Christmas!!!

[@the_last_rangefinder_society]

Such beautiful images…….constantly inspirational

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you, thank you!!!

[@ruudmaas2480]

Great work. Happy Holidays. Looking forward to your work in 2024.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks! See you then!

[@vladyslavkucheruk4070]

All the best for Christmas and coming New Year! Especially thank you for your position as for Ukraine!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you! Slava Ukraini and a marvellous 2024!!

[@liveinaweorg]

Ari, I think you showed us that you were able to shoot to the strengths of each film. The last three 'interesting' films were the ones that appealed to me most. The Lightmeter you use is the one I use and I find it very accurate and versatile. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks. Yeah, I don't need any other light meter. Happy holidays -- see you next year!

[@thetinmansheart]

Merry Christmas to you🎉 I always enjoy your channel... thank you.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks. You too!

[@jamesrice670]

Great video. I love the photograph of Cookie. Merry Christmas, Ari. Blessings to you and your family (and Cookie).

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you, thank you!!! Have a blessed Christmas and see you next year!

[@KlondikeKeeper]

Happy Holidays! Looking forward for the next video. A big hug from Italy. ❤

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you thank you. See you next year!

[@gediminaspranckunas-r1i]

I found Foma 400 ortho very intersting. Used X-tol developer and was very pleased with the results. Thanks for your reviews.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks for watching!!

[@Vadim.vangog]

I really liked the latest pictures of ISO 6400 .... fabulous)))) Merry Christmas to you Ari, all the best and see you in the new year 2024!!!🌲

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks!! See you next year!

[@Sunday_Jazz]

I've been pushing film more in 2023 and I like the results. Happy Christmas!

[@ShootOnFilm]

😊 keep on pushing!

[@tedphillips2951]

Very interesting results. I stick with Tmax 400 & HC110 for the most part, maybe I should experiment a little more. Enjoy your time with your family.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks, You too!!

[@michaelrasmussen3347]

Instead of pushing HP5+ to 6400 have you considered using Ilford DELTA 3200/120? Should provide less grain and better contrast ;-)

[@ShootOnFilm]

Yes. But it is not as versatile. But I also use it a lot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHPXqGqVaNmYgs0si=1NpzqLDVs08rhyhR

[@christiancardona9889]

Hi Ari, I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for your dedication. One question, could the pushed 6400 iso also be done with Rodinal somehow? 1/100 @ 60min stand developed maybe ?

[@ShootOnFilm]

I've tried to push it with Rodinal. My experience is that 1600 ISO is the limit. After that, it gets so muddy that I don't like it anymore. But theoretically, yes. Depends on what you like :-)

[@IncendiaHL]

That picture of Cookie is absolutely eternal.

[@ShootOnFilm]

:-) Lightful!

[@juliennepiper7394]

I really like the Washi S!!! Contrast junkie lol! Might have to order some to try myself, thanks for the great information Ari!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks. It is a pretty brutal film -- in good and bad :-)

[@pgmisha]

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family , Ari. Thank you for these wonderful videos and we'll see you next year! M, from Northern Canada

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you! See you then!!

[@fbraakman]

Thank you Ari for your wonderful videos. Have a happy holiday season. Looking forward to seeing your videos next year. Love the photo of Cookie.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks! Appreciated. See you next year!

[@jasongold6751]

Happy Holidays! Look forward to coming year! Some weird films! The Santa seems good, but no will buy from (Deleted). Kodak Plus-X a great film with punch holes. I gave up on odd films many years ago! I have enough OD film for Rolleiflex. Enjoy The Family

[@ShootOnFilm]

You too!! See you next year!

[@simonarmstrong3125]

Have a great break Ari. I’m off to stand develop some Kodak Double-X in Rodinal right now. 🥳 (No, seriously)

[@ShootOnFilm]

Excellent!! See you next year!!

[@michaelsherck5099]

Thank you very much for the interesting and enjoyable video. Have a relaxing holiday season and see you next year!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you! You too!

[@kmcsmart]

I enjoyed the Washi S film but my favourite was the HP5. My how you have mastered it. What were the ending credit shots of the farm and fields taken with? They were lovely. Thanks for another great year. Enjoy the holidays.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Those ending shots were Washi K with a Hasselblad. -- you, too, have a relaxing holiday season!

[@jsphotopixels]

Hi, have a great Christmas and holidays. Hope you enjoy them quietly and in peace. Thanks for the testing the results are definitely something to think about. You got me inspired, it's just a week since i started developing film at home. I'll definitely start to experiment with more pushing, so far i tested only fomapan 100 (push +2) it's not great, on the other hand rollei rpx 200 was kind of better. I'll maybe create a video where I compare the results.

[@ShootOnFilm]

You too! Merry Christmas. Yeah, you just need to try different films and see what you like. There really is no right or wrong there!

[@lupindeweir]

Merry Christmas and a safe, happy New Year. And don't let the russians bite. ;)

[@ShootOnFilm]

You too!! See you next year!

[@geraldfawley5557]

Loved the pushed HP5. I typically shoot films, including plus x, pushed one stop, to battle overcast skies, but 4 stops? I will have to try that this winter. Hey, if you like experimenting have you tried developing in Dektol paper developer. Did that for first time recently. You might like the gritty look. Have a wonderful Christmas season. This is my time to do some darkroom printing.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Have not tried paper developers. But I've developed in 70 degrees C (160F) to break the emulsion. And then I got not only huge grain but boulders and craters :-)

[@williamshaffer9216]

I weill miss your videos until 2024 and wish you a very Merry Christmas.

[@ShootOnFilm]

:-) See you next year -- merry xmas!

[@gordonwill6885]

heya Ari, thanks for all your videos this year, hope you and your family have a great break, see you in '24.. bw gordon

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks!! See you then!

[@francobaliello356]

All the best to you and family. BTW I'm not much of a Xmas person either see you in 24.

[@ShootOnFilm]

:-.) You too!! See you next year!!

[@ejorbe]

I really enjoyed the audio film that is very contrasty and the Santa film. I remember your video about them selling that and giving the process to Ukraine. If I had know that is how the film looked I would have bought some then! It is great to see different film stock! Thanks for a very cool video!!

[@ShootOnFilm]

yeah, that Santa 1000 is very nice. I have 2 rolls left and then it's gone also for me.

[@johnleebold8894]

Thanks Ari… I agree the Ukraine tragedy due to Russia’s incursions is appalling and Finland must be on edge watching and now becoming a UN member I hope will secure your situation in Finland . How do you feel about it ☮️ All the best for the season and lets hope Ukraine can hold its ground and Putin takes his boys home and give up his tragic and brutal folly ❤

[@ShootOnFilm]

Yeah. It is a tragedy. Finland now being a NATO member and just a few days ago agreeing a mutual collaboration with the US (us will have permanent troop presence in Finland) makes our situation much better. But overall, I really love Russian culture and people. But what they are doing at the moment is cruel and brutal.

[@litticgn]

Enjoy your well-deserved break, and I can’t wait to see you again next year. I hope you have a wonderful time with your loved ones and that the new year brings you joy, always good light and great ideas for shooting film.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks! You, too -- have an excellent holiday season!

[@be8059]

Nice video! How is the effect of xtol with normal development? I mean how are details and grains?

[@ShootOnFilm]

XTOL and HP5+ are a fantastic combination for very balanced and low-grain results.

[@GAROBERBERIAN]

Nice video. Have you tried Diafine, I have heard if you push film and develop it in Diafine the grain is much more controlled. Not tried it myself would be interested to find out more.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Have not. I've fixed my development between XTOL and Rodinal. Sort of two extremes

[@letmebereal]

Could we have some harmonica music next time please. Not that I dont love the piano.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Wow. Ok. Let me think ... 🙂

[@qnetx]

May you have a wonderful holiday break. Thank you for all you share!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thank you! You too!

[@ivopetko2162]

Happy holidays and thank´s a lot for all the interesting and educational content this year, really looking forward to what is to come next year.

[@ShootOnFilm]

You, too. See you next year!

[@danijel3227]

To my eyes Angel was at 11:12 and at 17:37 photo is absolutly phenomenal.

[@ShootOnFilm]

She is an awesome model!!!! 🙂

[@rewahl]

Merry Cristmas to you as well, and a good new year from Black Forest.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks! Have a nice xmas and see you next year!

[@IainHC1]

Happy Christmas Ari 🙂See you in the new year 🙂

[@ShootOnFilm]

You, too! See you then!

[@imperfectphotography578]

Very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!

[@ShootOnFilm]

YOU TOO!!!!

[@jamesprovenzano7021]

Happy holidays to you and your loved ones Ari! See you in the new year

[@ShootOnFilm]

You too! Thanks for this year!

[@genegoranov5865]

12:53 picture is remarkable!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks!!

[@sbills]

I actually like the Santa 1000 photos a lot. HP5+ pushed to 6400 were beautiful also. Did you use the SWC for all the images?

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks than. No, it was a bit of a mixed bag. HP5+ were all SWC. Santa was both SWC and then 500cm/Planar. Film Washi K and F were also Hasselblad. Some with 80mm Planar, and a few with 180mm Sonnar. Film Washi S was Kiev 60 and the Zodiak fisheye. And Foma Ortho was Rolleiflex 2.8F....so once again all over the place -- or should I say, I use all my cameras :-)

[@sbills]

Yes, use all of them. That's why we have them 😀 @@ShootOnFilm

[@kstrohmeier]

Thanks for the K as in Kansas call out!

[@ShootOnFilm]

But of course! 🙂

[@chriso973]

All great shots

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks!!

[@captainreza1]

Thank you Ari for sharing your experience. I was wondering if you have ever used Coffenol (Coffee+ Vitamin C _ Sodium Carbonate!) as a developer mixture?

[@ShootOnFilm]

Yes I’ve tried that. But …. 😊

[@captainreza1]

@@ShootOnFilm 😅

[@kmcsmart]

@@ShootOnFilm I would love to see a video on your Caffenol adventures.

[@chriscard6544]

Merry Xmas

[@ShootOnFilm]

You too!!!!

[@tumaprints]

Love grain! It is what gives film it's personality. Ari, if you ever find yourself planning another trip to Minnesota, I would love to go on a shoot with you! Oh, and if things get really dicey over there, Europe is not a place I would want to move to right now personally with all the tensions going on and threat of massive war, you can always move to Finland, Minnesota! LOL Anyway, stay safe and healthy and keep the glass clean.

[@tumaprints]

BTW....your night shots are always my favorite. I am working on a video to post so some of my youtube friends can see some of my work. Nothing fancy as I am more of a behind the camera kind of guy rather than in front , but I just want to get something out there other than my FB page.

[@ShootOnFilm]

@tumaprints :-) A lot of Finnish people living in Minnesota! I know. It even looks like Finland!

[@ShootOnFilm]

@@tumaprints Go for it!!!

[@picnet]

Hyvää joulua. Does the Ortho film leave tiny purple spots on the film? The Fomapan 100, 200 and 400 Ive noticed this in both Rodinol and XT-3 even with fresh fixer. Not sure what I'm doing wrong or if the film is just a "bad batch". Maybe it needs soaking for a month before use, or requires an ultrasonic bath to remove the anti-halation backing? HP5+ is great no issues but recently brought lots of Fomapan and that maybe the mistake.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Interesting. I do not have purple shots. But I prewash -- do you?

[@picnet]

Tracked this down to insufficient fixer strength. I was using 1:9, at 1:4 the purple dots clear. I do pre-wash but using fixer at 1:9 the dots were still present. Good to know :) @@ShootOnFilm

[@ShootOnFilm]

@@picnet Excellent that you found the root cause!!

[@genegoranov5865]

Was it English Suites at 10:51?

[@ShootOnFilm]

Close: French Suites :-)

[@genegoranov5865]

@@ShootOnFilm For months I 've been listening to both', and look how I failed :)

[@justindavisphotography]

Thanks for brining us along on your adventures. Always enjoy what you have to share. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks, thanks!! See you soon!

[@wolfganggerlach1868]

I am first!😀 Well, I see always forward to your next video! Very interesting! I like your last film and the film with perforation! See you next year! Merry Christmas! Kind regards from Sweden

[@ShootOnFilm]

12 points!!! Have a lovely xmas!

[@GeorgeWelcher]

Happy Holidays! I always enjoy your videos and the musical accompaniment! Kodak Plus-X is one if my favourite B+W films, sadly now out of production. I buy up expired rolls whenever I find them. It was sort of a Tri-X companion film, back in the day.

[@ShootOnFilm]

You too! Yeah, I understand why you love the film. Quite remarkable, indeed!!

[@chrisbone7149]

That was fun! Thanks for the kind wishes, Ari. I wish you and your family a happy and joyous holiday season.

[@ShootOnFilm]

Thanks thanks. You too!!!!!