BigSteveG
Well-known
be push processed w/ acceptable results? I'd like to find out...
markinlondon
Elmar user
I've shot XP2 at 800 in a pinch. It's processed normally. You get some more grain and the contrast is even higher than normal but it works up to a point. This is just underexposure though, not "pushing".
I have asked for a 1-stop push process with Ilford XP1 rolls that have turned up in my fridge (and exposed 1 stop less than usual), because this older formulation tends to come out with lower contrast in lab processing than the current XP2 Super. The results have not been satisfactory: The usually bullet-proof highlights tend to get blocked up completely with the extra time in the developer step. If XP2 responds in the same way (or likely worse), then I sure can't recommend doing it! The last few times I've asked for a half-stop push, and that seemed ok as I recall.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Cromogenic film has a very wide latitude.
When XP1 was launched Ilford said you could rate it anywhere between ISO100 qnd ISO1600 (or similar figures).
It doesn't need to be pushed so long as you keep to 'normal' exposure settings, not extra slow or extra fast.
When XP1 was launched Ilford said you could rate it anywhere between ISO100 qnd ISO1600 (or similar figures).
It doesn't need to be pushed so long as you keep to 'normal' exposure settings, not extra slow or extra fast.
BigSteveG
Well-known
reason I'm asking is
reason I'm asking is
I had forgotten the roll in m2 was the Kodak BW400 and I exposed for 1600iso. I'm wondering if it's worth taking in for processing.
reason I'm asking is
I had forgotten the roll in m2 was the Kodak BW400 and I exposed for 1600iso. I'm wondering if it's worth taking in for processing.
Big Steve, as for me, I couldn't resist taking the underexposed roll in for processing, if only on the chance there's something interesting revealed in the results! So, yeah, I'd take it in for sure, and to me the question is whether to ask for push processing or not. If your lab guy is knowledgeable, you might consult with him on that question.
You might ponder the shots on that roll, and think back to whether there are some high-contrast scenes there. If so, that argues against a processing push, but otherwise it might be worth the risk. Since XP tends to be a bit low on contrast, the push might even be beneficial for flat lighting.
You might ponder the shots on that roll, and think back to whether there are some high-contrast scenes there. If so, that argues against a processing push, but otherwise it might be worth the risk. Since XP tends to be a bit low on contrast, the push might even be beneficial for flat lighting.