I'm really excited to shoot this film stock! My local camera store ran out of my favorite black and white so until they get a new order I got two rolls of this and was curious about people's experience. I have a photography trip planned Sunday and I have a backup role of this so I'm very excited to see the results!
Hi Mate. Thanks for the vid. I live in Japan and just ordered my first lot of Ilford XP2 Super (35mm and 120) from my supplier in Hokkaido for AUD14.50/roll. Cheapest regular black and white film stock is Fomapan 400 at AUD11.50/roll. But processing BW is expensive in Tokyo. And the C41 processing (same place I buy my film stock) is AUD13.00/10rolls. Last time I was home I Perth everything was pretty bloody pricey as I remember, 😳😎
XP2-400 is my absolute favourate b/w film... because it isn't a real b/w film. I'm born in 1962 and shot lots of Kodachrome 25 and 64. And this was also a "special b/w slide film 😉". The XP2-400 is a great film with the exact amount of contrast I want. If I'm in Asia again (fu..ing Covid), I will use it again. Every C41 lab can develop and scan it.
Great video just ordered some to go in my F4 as I missed shooting film tonal range looks gorgeous your channel came up from TH-cam suggestion - subbed 👍🏻📷
Hey! You're in Brisbane too! I'm just getting started in film photography. Just wondering which lab do you use to develop your film, or have you got any recommendations for labs in Brisbane?
I develop with Lazarus Lab who are based on the Gold Coast. I’ve heard that fotofast are reasonable, they’re in Taringa (I’ve never used them myself though)
@@DaniloAllen Awesome thanks for the quick reply!!! I seem to like the square pictures more in a few other reviews so I'm pretty sure I'll like the sq6 more.
Great film. My fav one. Something like Kodachrome... only the other way round. Kodachrome was a b/w film where the colours came out during the process. XP2 is a colour film where bw comes out during the process....
XP2 is black and white all along, there is never any color anywhere. It's silver halide (which is clear), then it develops as silver metal (which is black) and black dye (which is black), then you dissolve away the silver.
I’m confused as to why you ‘re referring to E6 with B&W film? There are basically just two B&W positive films available. The joy of B&W film is the many types of developing methods or chemicals. Ilford’s XP2 is actually a high priced film compared to most others. You should really try shooting with the others.
Thanks for you comments! You’re the first person to point out that I mucked up my words in my script - I have no idea how I missed that when I was editing!!! I wish there was a way to edit TH-cam videos after the fact! I’ve since shot some Pan F, Ortho Plus and HP5 and they’re all really great. I guess the point I was trying to make is that if you get you film developed at a lab, it’s probably cheaper to get C41 developed over b&w. And that’s a unique benefit of XP2. Of course if you develop at home b&w is significantly cheaper and can be done in so many different ways. But for beginners or more casual enthusiasts I think the pricing at a lab plays a big role.
Developing XP2 in black and white chemistry is a huge waste, it loses most of its significant benefits. Develop it yourself sure, but do it in C41 at home still, if you do.
He nailed it, though. As someone who has shot like 50 different stocks, it doesn't change anything he said (except the "E6" thing). XP2 is indeed all about the tones and cleanliness from the crazy latitude and smoothness you get from C41 and dye clouds. You should learn to focus on what people actually say and whether it's right or wrong and the reason, not their identities. You will get a lot further in life.
I don't know why I said E6 a bunch in place of b&w processing - but what I meant was b&w not E6!
I'm really excited to shoot this film stock! My local camera store ran out of my favorite black and white so until they get a new order I got two rolls of this and was curious about people's experience. I have a photography trip planned Sunday and I have a backup role of this so I'm very excited to see the results!
“Pictures of a friend” 😁
Hi Mate. Thanks for the vid. I live in Japan and just ordered my first lot of Ilford XP2 Super (35mm and 120) from my supplier in Hokkaido for AUD14.50/roll. Cheapest regular black and white film stock is Fomapan 400 at AUD11.50/roll. But processing BW is expensive in Tokyo. And the C41 processing (same place I buy my film stock) is AUD13.00/10rolls. Last time I was home I Perth everything was pretty bloody pricey as I remember, 😳😎
Good work man. I was thinking about getting this film and your video sold me. Thanks 🙏
Glad I could help!
XP2-400 is my absolute favourate b/w film... because it isn't a real b/w film. I'm born in 1962 and shot lots of Kodachrome 25 and 64. And this was also a "special b/w slide film 😉". The XP2-400 is a great film with the exact amount of contrast I want. If I'm in Asia again (fu..ing Covid), I will use it again. Every C41 lab can develop and scan it.
It’s a lovely film! It’s currently my go to black and white for my point and shoot
Wow... I think the ideal with the Holga 120. I'll try it.
Great video just ordered some to go in my F4 as I missed shooting film tonal range looks gorgeous your channel came up from TH-cam suggestion - subbed 👍🏻📷
Awesome, thanks for the sub! 😊 Hope you enjoy your roll
Just bought my first roll of this.. wondering if I should put it in my point and shoot or an SLR!
Digging your style mate
Hey! You're in Brisbane too! I'm just getting started in film photography. Just wondering which lab do you use to develop your film, or have you got any recommendations for labs in Brisbane?
I develop with Lazarus Lab who are based on the Gold Coast. I’ve heard that fotofast are reasonable, they’re in Taringa (I’ve never used them myself though)
'Your Local Film Lab' is my favourite lab and they're based in West End
Awesome to stumble across your channel! I just loaded up my first roll of xp2 and am stoked to see how it turns out!
Good luck! Hope it goes well!
Thanks so much for the review, your shots came out really great, you're an awesome photographer!
thank you!
just bought a roll of this, thanks for the video!
How’d you go with it?
Hey thanks for the content, really helped me decide on to buy this film. Looking forward to more videos, keep it up!
Thanks!
I like your style! Came up on you waiting on a personal roll of xp2.
Thanks ☺️ and good luck with your roll!
Will you be reviewing the fujifilm instax square sq6 anytime soon? I'd love a bit of a comparison of it and the Mini 90 Neo Classic. Thanks man!
Still trying to get my hands on one - but as soon as I do, there will definitely be a video!
@@DaniloAllen Awesome thanks for the quick reply!!! I seem to like the square pictures more in a few other reviews so I'm pretty sure I'll like the sq6 more.
Yoo you're an awesome channel! Cheers from finland
Thanks 😊
Great film. My fav one. Something like Kodachrome... only the other way round. Kodachrome was a b/w film where the colours came out during the process. XP2 is a colour film where bw comes out during the process....
Interesting! I'll have to do my research! 😊
XP2 is black and white all along, there is never any color anywhere. It's silver halide (which is clear), then it develops as silver metal (which is black) and black dye (which is black), then you dissolve away the silver.
Hope you're doing well!! Always the amount and time and effort u put into ur vids :)
Thank you!
I’m confused as to why you ‘re referring to E6 with B&W film? There are basically just two B&W positive films available. The joy of B&W film is the many types of developing methods or chemicals. Ilford’s XP2 is actually a high priced film compared to most others. You should really try shooting with the others.
Thanks for you comments! You’re the first person to point out that I mucked up my words in my script - I have no idea how I missed that when I was editing!!! I wish there was a way to edit TH-cam videos after the fact!
I’ve since shot some Pan F, Ortho Plus and HP5 and they’re all really great. I guess the point I was trying to make is that if you get you film developed at a lab, it’s probably cheaper to get C41 developed over b&w. And that’s a unique benefit of XP2.
Of course if you develop at home b&w is significantly cheaper and can be done in so many different ways. But for beginners or more casual enthusiasts I think the pricing at a lab plays a big role.
Did you shoot these at 400?
Mostly metered at 400, a few were metered at 200
Thanks for the review. Very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
TONE? Where are your colour filters then? They are essential for controlling tonality in B&W images.
You are mixing E6 with black and white process. E6 is the process used for color slide film.
thanks for the video
thanks for watching!
Develop your own B&W and it gets even cheaper still 😉
I will get there - eventually…!
Developing XP2 in black and white chemistry is a huge waste, it loses most of its significant benefits. Develop it yourself sure, but do it in C41 at home still, if you do.
"I know nothing about black and white 'cause I've only shot two stocks, but here's my opinion"
Yes.
He nailed it, though. As someone who has shot like 50 different stocks, it doesn't change anything he said (except the "E6" thing). XP2 is indeed all about the tones and cleanliness from the crazy latitude and smoothness you get from C41 and dye clouds. You should learn to focus on what people actually say and whether it's right or wrong and the reason, not their identities. You will get a lot further in life.
@@gavinjenkins899 American education moment 🗣️🗣️🗣️WHAT IS A SOURCE RELIABILITY???!!!🦅🦅🦅
@@Geert890 If you want to try asking that question again, but in English and while sober, I'd be happy to answer.
@@gavinjenkins899 do you speak any other languages
actual sensitivity of this negative. ???
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