Nokton48
Veteran
It's been many years since I have used a T-grained film, last time around it was TMax 100. I've ordered 20 rolls of 120 Fuji Acros from B&H, should be here soon. My intention is to use this film in my three Plaubel Makiflexes (upcoming projects), and perhaps a bit of Hasselblad or Sinar Norma. I have 100 speed Efke, FOMA, Ilford FP4, Agfa APX, even Lucky 100, but I am really impressed with some of the things I have seen on the interweb done with 120 Acros. Really beautiful qualities. Seems to be great for really long exposures, way better than certain faster films. Portraits I have seen have been really striking.
Anybody here using it? I have developers that I know will do a great job, it seems like it will work with about everything, but what are your particular preferences and why?
Thanks!
-Dan
Anybody here using it? I have developers that I know will do a great job, it seems like it will work with about everything, but what are your particular preferences and why?
Thanks!
-Dan
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
It is the best low-light film there is. Requires no reciprocity failure compensation for exposures up to TWO MINUTES! Compensation for longer is 1/2 stop. I've used it for 5 minute exposures with just 1/2 stop compensation.
I rarely use Acros for normal-ly lit scenes because the midtone gradation if too flat, and increasing contrast blows out highlights. The two developers that have given me the best tonality are Rodinal 1+50 and PMK Pyro.
Exposure of 5 minutes at f11. Developed in Rodinal 1+50
Rodinal 1+50
PMK, shot at sunset
I rarely use Acros for normal-ly lit scenes because the midtone gradation if too flat, and increasing contrast blows out highlights. The two developers that have given me the best tonality are Rodinal 1+50 and PMK Pyro.
Exposure of 5 minutes at f11. Developed in Rodinal 1+50
Rodinal 1+50
PMK, shot at sunset
Godfrey
somewhat colored
It's one of the two 120 films I use: ACROS 100 and XP2 Super. Excellent film.
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Larry H-L
Well-known
I switch from FP-4 to Acros when exposure times get too long.
I still give the tonal edge to FP-4, but Acros is close.
I use Harvey's Panthermic 777, or HC-110.
I still give the tonal edge to FP-4, but Acros is close.
I use Harvey's Panthermic 777, or HC-110.
Nokton48
Veteran
Chris,
Excellent news. PMK has been my fave developer for thirty years.
Usually I add a pinch of Amidol to make Pyro+. Do you lose a bit of speed with PMK and Acros?
Larry,
Where you you get your Harveys 777? Bluegrass?
Excellent news. PMK has been my fave developer for thirty years.
Usually I add a pinch of Amidol to make Pyro+. Do you lose a bit of speed with PMK and Acros?
Larry,
Where you you get your Harveys 777? Bluegrass?
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I shoot it at 64. Rodinal gives me box speed if you need the extra 2/3 stop but I really like Acros in PMK. I develop Acros in PMK for 10 minutes at 75 degrees.
Nokton48
Veteran
OK Cool. Thank You!
jbielikowski
Jan Bielikowski
120 Acros is superb, and in dedicated t-grain developer (i.e. Ultrafin Plus) it's magic.
Muggins
Junk magnet
Seems to be able to handle almost anything. This is from a Photax Blinde, two-speed shutter, meniscus lens, shot straight into the sun. Probably developed in Rodinal.
Is this the world's funniest lens flare? by gray1720, on Flickr
Admittedly, the photo is lousy in all sorts of ways, but there's retrievable detail almost everywhere except in the sun itself.
Adrian
Is this the world's funniest lens flare? by gray1720, on FlickrAdmittedly, the photo is lousy in all sorts of ways, but there's retrievable detail almost everywhere except in the sun itself.
Adrian
Larry H-L
Well-known
Yes, the Harvey's 777 came from Bluegrass, they have it back in stock.. both developer and replenisher. The new version seems very much like previous batches.
You have to phone them and mail a check. But the turn around was quick; like you I am in Ohio.
You have to phone them and mail a check. But the turn around was quick; like you I am in Ohio.
BenJT
Established
Acros is incredible stuff, maybe my favorite film. These days I stick to 400 speed films but I still have some of it kicking around.
I believe this was 90 or 120 seconds metered and exposed, no adjustment for reciprocity failure because this film doesn't need adjustment below 2 minutes, really versatile stuff.
I believe this was 90 or 120 seconds metered and exposed, no adjustment for reciprocity failure because this film doesn't need adjustment below 2 minutes, really versatile stuff.
Moto-Uno
Moto-Uno
^ What's all that white stuff ? LOL, Living in Vancouver ain't so bad ! Peter
HHPhoto
Well-known
The same is valid for Fuji Provia 100F, which also can be exposed up to 2 minutes without exposure compensation.
In this regard Fuji is offering a unique quality both with Acros and Provia 100F.
If you get such problems with your developer(s), change the developer, than this problem will be solved.
E.g. I get perfect results with Spur HRX and Adox FX 39 and Acros.
Cheers, Jan
BenJT
Established
A painful memory at this point. I don't mind the snow so much but damn this winter was too much.
harpofreely
Well-known
Acros is my go-to for everything except speed; to the point where I often simply shoot digital if Acros is too slow for the light conditions. I like it around EI 80 in Xtol 1:1 for 35mm format, and in Rodinal 1:50 for 120 format.
Leica iiif w/ 50mm Elmar 3.5, Acros @ EI 80 in Xtol 1:1
Pentax 6x7 w/ 75mm f4.6, Acros @ EI 64 in Rodinal 1:50
Leica iiif w/ 50mm Elmar 3.5, Acros @ EI 80 in Xtol 1:1
Pentax 6x7 w/ 75mm f4.6, Acros @ EI 64 in Rodinal 1:50
Fotohuis
Well-known
It is a great and modern film on almost all points. My favorite developer for it is R09/Rodinal 1+50, E.I. 64. I am using Acros 100 in 35mm and 120 roll film format in both R.F. cameras, M7 (Leica) and C.V. Bessa III 667. The only minus is the price in W. Europe gone up quickly on all Fuji products last years.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I see no reason to use obscure developers to make a film look good. Why bother, when I get FAR better results with Ilford FP-4 and Kodak Tmax 400 with the developers I always keep on hand?
In any case, the results I get from Acros are pretty consistant across every developer I've tried. You probably have different ideas of what looks good, which is fine, but I have never liked Acros for anything but low-light work.
I'm not interested in the process, I get no thrill from using exotic developers or unsual films or processes. My time is valuable. I'm a teacher, professional artist, and single father. I don't have time to waste trying to fit a round peg into a square hole.
All I care about is the image. Ilford and Kodak films give me what I want with no fuss.
Dan Daniel
Well-known
Great everyday film for me. HC-110, 1:50, 9m. As with any film, spend a little time dialing in the look you want and then focus on shooting.
rhl-oregon
Cameras Guitars Wonders
I'm not a soup chef ;-) (not yet again, after a 30 year hiatus) but here's what happens when I hand mine over to a D76 small-batch pro:
No complaints! These are from the same roll @box speed, GF670.
No complaints! These are from the same roll @box speed, GF670.
Muggins
Junk magnet
Are you sure you are on the right forum, Chris?:angel:
OK, I'll admit, I'm being facetious, but it would be a lot quieter round here if everyone took that view!
Adrian