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AGFA ISU was definitely better; replaced by APX 400. You can still get ISO 100 made by Adox. I don't know if ISO 400 is currently available from Adox.

Great video!! Which is a better camera, the Canon Elan 7 or the Canon Eos 10?

I used a b’s processor for a couple years and loved it. I got perfect and consistent results for all of my b&w development. The only reason I don’t use it now is I was lucky enough to be able to buy an AGO, and it’s been amazing. I do recommend the B’s processor though, fantastic produce and the creator is a stand up guy.

I echo your feelings about Tri-X, Alex! It’s my favorite b&w film too! 🎉❤

Plus-X was my fav.. Tri-X is definitely in my top 5.

You need a hat like Al Capone and a 1934 Ford V8 like Bonny and Clyde:-) P.S. There is a great alternative made in USSR called the Mockba 2 or 5 if you find a good one its a superb 6x9 camera. In France there are plenty of nice affordable alternatives too: Called the Royer Teleroy (coupled rangefinder) it has even a better lens (coated) 3.5-102Tessar design by Angenieux or Som-Berthiot (The famous french 35mm cinema camera lens factories) and there is another one called the TELKA III also with coupled rangefinder and Tessar lens (Saggitar 3.5 - 95 lens by Foca Opla / well known French Leica factory) and there is the Lumiere LUMIREX III with 4.5 / 102 Skopar /Tessar.

This is one of my favourite low ISO films as well. I had a bulk roll of the stuff and it was easy to work with and processed beautifully in HC-110. My roll was from Kodak Canada and expired around 1988 as I recollect.

I've been shooting the F65 for years, I think I bought it at the time of "peak DSLR" 10-12 years ago for peanuts, when everyone was offloading their film SLR's and before the film resurgence started. Mine was in great condition and I suspect barely used before traded in. It's never, ever let me down, though I find it works best for the lenses and accessories of its era, as you suggest. AF-D lenses are great, especially small primes, and Nikon AF-S. I've got that kit lens but barely use it, my go to is the AF 28/2.8D and 50/1.8D. Both take amazing, sharp pictures and with a film like Kodak Portra 160, it's the ultimate kid and holiday set-up. Small, light and I like the pictures better than my digital for some reason. Good review!

I havent yet worked on a GX but would like to purchase one, I have a Mamiya RB with me which is fantastic but would like the GX680iii too

When I do develop with a motor base, it is an ancient Uniroller. I have both the 8X10 tank that will hold four sheets of 4X5 and their other tank with six reels. Both tanks leak a bit, though, so I was/am interested in this B's processor to use with a Paterson tank.

Alex, are you using 500ml in your tank regardless of the number of reels of film you are developing? What about if you were using your 3 reel tank, how much would you be using then?

Since I don't shoot much roll film, I tend to process it in Paterson tanks. However, I do shoot quite a bit of 4x5 and 8x10 sheet film, and I hand processed it in open trays for about 15 years. Then, in the mid-90's I got a Jobo with the Expert Drums and I've never looked back! Honestly, I didn't really know what even development of sheet film looked like until I started using those drums on the Jobo.

Hi Alex, i develop film according to the Ilford method. It gives me fifty seconds of idleness every minute, and after twenty minutes that can be difficult. So my question is as you can guess, what is the difference between continuous rotation versus the agitation method.

I shoot one roll of 35 mm B &W film in a month or so. Handdevelop it at home with my Paterson tank. No need for automation, but still interesting to see what it takes.

I would like a jobo but dont have the space for it in my home as I would like to have it sit in its designated space rather then have to constantly move it from place to place! I am do it by hand kind kind of a person and this applies to developing bw, c41 and e6! Keep up the good work!

I always feel that Bellini's technical Data sheets provide a shortage of information.

Mamiyaflex c series my pro kit in Studio. 65, 80, 135, 180mm. Stood ready in studio! Location same kit! Worked for SAA, Toyota, Delswa, Fahion.. The 180mm was actually too sharp! I miss the system but age has changed what I can and what I'd like! Bellows never ever leaked. I kept a Rollie but miss the focus of Mamiya! Highly recomened. NB I can be sharper than that swedish box! Film runs in straight line! NB Mechanical shutters vary in accuracy! as does Zeiss Compurs in the'Blad.

I do not shoot a lot of roll film. Mainly I shoot 4x5 sheet film and use the Stearman Press 4x5 dev. tank. So total developing time a week is limited due to the amount of film I shoot. I do not like the way you have to mount the sheet film in a Patterson system. The Stearman Press tank is realy easy to use, I mainly use the ilford method of development so the inversions by hand are limited. I did develop film almost every weekend last year. The process becomes second nature. It is not a lot of work. It is also some way of getting away from the daily things of life. However, would be nice when there was a solution for using a Stearman press tank in conjuntion with some automated system. The aspect of temperature for developing black and white film is not so important when you develop in a standard heated room. Loss of temperature during developing is minor. There is no representaive of the Bee's system in Europe.

Thanks, in the 1990's I had a Dynax (maxxum) 800si, I had taken my Nikon F801s on holiday to Florida but hated the cold exposures of the flash gun, as soon as I got back to the UK I exchanged it for the 800si, this was perfect for me starting out in wedding photography, the main attraction was the high speed sync flash, I could shoot images in harsh sunlight and use HSS to blow away those shadows, I could place my subjects under a tree, still in bright conditions and add some "pop" to the image with a balanced flash still retaining a shallow depth of field, back then I drooled over the Dynax 9 when it came out but never got around to getting one.

Nice video. How would you compare it with Flic’s black white and green for a film like fp4 or hp5?

Lots of good stuff here man. Canon Elan 7 is such a good, probably slightly underrated, camera.

grandma just gifted me one of these, so glad i found this video!!!! such a great help

It is cheaper for me to shake it.

Great seeing your fabulous gear. I have always commented that I like the casual, calm and informative videos you produce. I am rangefinder photographer and would be nice to see a review on one, if you get a chance. Have a pleasant weekend!

Rotary processors were never really intended for b/w film processing. They may be convenient, but hand processing will ensure that by standing the tank, good acutance can be achieved. Some developers don’t work well with the aerial oxidation produced in rotary processors.

This is a very good video Review to Large Format Photography and the Graflex Crown Graphic. Well done!

how do i change the language…?? why is there no options on the language setting.. only japanese language

Thanks! I used to use a Gossen Luna Lux for my graphics and copy work, way back. I bought the tele/spot and the copy attachments for it. Unfortunately the meter got dropped in the field. Recently I just picked up a mint Lunasix F (CDN Army stock?) off of EBay Canada. It'll be interesting to use it with my Elinchrom Strobes, with my studio camera though I have a Sekonic Flashmate for those. But I fell in love with my Gossen Luna Lux. I should think the Lunasix F should be a good step up.Thanks for the expose. I hope I can find a manual or PDF online somewhere.

After so long and many years, i am waiting for this Sony CyberShot DSC-WX7 Review

Hi! I've some tri-X from 1990 with great results, both 35 and 120. I found those emulsions had lots of silver, this really caught my attention. The 120 had a more pronounced base fog, but printed well on the darkroom. I actually prefer the older version to the newer ones. Still have some 35 Panatomic-X i bought new in the 1990s. About two years ago I shot one to test and it was perfect even after decades on the fridge. Everytime I pick any film - new or expired - i put it on a plastic bag and find a place for it inside the freezer. Haven't tried some color ones yet but I'll probably do it this year. have some provias 100, Velvias 50 and Ektachromes. Oh, and two Ektar 25, hwich was my preferred color film at the time. Let's see what happens. Thanks for the video!

Great review would have been nice to see some color shots.

Thanks for going to all the work and setups of making this video. I'm still mystified by that rangefinder magnifier. How and why is that used?

That was a very interesting display of cameras :). Very much enjoying your videos.

Great to see all of them. I recently got a Kodak Hawk-Eye No. 2 Model C myself and currently have a roll of Retro 80 in it. Looking forward to the results.

Can you please post a link to a memory card for the camera?

oh yay! I love collection videos and you have so many interesting ones - thanks for sharing :)

Very cool collection Alex, but you need some more point and shoots my man! ha ha

It’s always a pleasure when someone shares their camera collection, and their stories behind each one. Thanks for sharing yours. It was great!

Impressive collection! I have a Canon Eos 3000 but I love fully manual. It amazes me how complicated in fact the Eos 3000 is. What are the differences between the green rectancle and the P program? Just shutter speed and aperture on the FTb is so much simpler. According to me.

Hi Alex, great collection. Liked the historically important Canons, have those 2 myself. The AL-1 uses AA batteries! Lenses for the Zenit are plentiful, Pentax made some great M42 mount glass.

My oldest is the No.2 Brownie. 1916. Made in Toronto. (it's a bit dusty)

Somehow I expected the collection to be larger, but definitely some fun items. I can appreciate the practicality of sticking with specific systems. Have fun with your collection in 2025!

For M42 I recommend Pentacon 30mm 3.5 and Jupiter 37a 135mm 3.5 😊😊

That is a big collection. I am more and more using 4x5 nowadays. My Bronica SQ or Nikon F80 does not get a lot of outings. Do you have still family in the Netherlands?

Amazing collection!!!!

I assemble my own photographic chemicals. My film developer is D-76, and I develop my papers mainly in a hand-assembled Ansco 120, which was used by Master Ansel Adams. I plan to assemble D23, but I don't have time to experiment.

Just bought 5 rolls of Tri-X 35mm!!!!! I love Tri-X. Great contrast and forgiving for reciprocity.

#askALP, are you a university teacher? Which subject?

Does The VR lenses work on the F5?

Happy New Year! I keep watching videos on my TV and forgetting to go back and comment so sorry for the delay! but also there's no rush to return the camera hahah awesome wrap up! really enjoy the things you talk about and perspective especially algorithms and hate :) 2025 I want to print more and process more from home in batches - I'd look forward to any and all videos you make in the new year!