Johnmcd
Well-known
It's funny how one can go through phases of shooting one film exclusively. I recently went back to shooting a lot of FP4+ after getting some cheap cans. I don't remember being this impressed with the tones and every so slight 'grittiness' that my standard Delta and TMAX films seemed to lack.
All in ilfosol 3 @1:14
All in ilfosol 3 @1:14
ChrisN
Striving
Good results there John.
It works nicely for long exposures too - the reciprocity failure helps!
High Court 1 by Another Chris, on Flickr
It works nicely for long exposures too - the reciprocity failure helps!
High Court 1 by Another Chris, on Flickr
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Lovely pics (except the WELDING sign growing out of the head in the second), and a perfect ad for FP4. I've seen the same tonality in others' shots -- but I can't get it myself! At least, not in 35mm though I use it in LF.
Ilfosol, too... Hardly an arcane developer. Long ago I decided that alchemy, not science, is the only explanation why some films suit some people and not others. I also get angry with people who try to pretend that their choice is the only possible one (no, I know you're not doing anything like that, but depressingly many do) and that everyone should buy 50 rolls and "learn to use it". Your pictures are the perfect argument for trying all kinds of film and then sticking with one that works well for you -- as these do!
Addendum: Another lovely pic from Chris. Bugger, bugger, bugger: I wish I could do the same. But I've tried for decades and I just get on better with HP5. Or, among slow films, with Foma 200, which is almost identical in speed with FP4 in all developers, but slightly grainier. A further illustration that even the best films in the world won't always suit everyone.
Cheers,
R.
Ilfosol, too... Hardly an arcane developer. Long ago I decided that alchemy, not science, is the only explanation why some films suit some people and not others. I also get angry with people who try to pretend that their choice is the only possible one (no, I know you're not doing anything like that, but depressingly many do) and that everyone should buy 50 rolls and "learn to use it". Your pictures are the perfect argument for trying all kinds of film and then sticking with one that works well for you -- as these do!
Addendum: Another lovely pic from Chris. Bugger, bugger, bugger: I wish I could do the same. But I've tried for decades and I just get on better with HP5. Or, among slow films, with Foma 200, which is almost identical in speed with FP4 in all developers, but slightly grainier. A further illustration that even the best films in the world won't always suit everyone.
Cheers,
R.
Sid836
Well-known
You should try FP4 in D-76. The produced tonality will amaze you.
kiemchacsu
Well-known
I agree with you about the "grittiness"
I also found the tone of FP4+ very nice. I developed in HC-110 (E)
waiting for customers by kiemchacsu, on Flickr
Old man reading newspaper by kiemchacsu, on Flickr
a short nap by kiemchacsu, on Flickr
I also found the tone of FP4+ very nice. I developed in HC-110 (E)
waiting for customers by kiemchacsu, on FlickrOld man reading newspaper by kiemchacsu, on Flickra short nap by kiemchacsu, on Flickr
lynnb
Veteran
Nice results John, I'm enjoying it too after buying some cheap 35mm FP4+. Lots more detail than my usual HP5+, better tones, more detail.. a lot to like.
Dev in XTOL 1:1
Dev in XTOL 1:1
Johnmcd
Well-known
Great images everyone. A few more 
Johnmcd
Well-known
Spot on Roger. And the welding sign does stick out like the proverbial. Framing 101
Let's just say it an example of the film rather than my lazy composition In my defence though, I take these images very much in a documentary style while we are doing their training and it's often not appropriate to stage the shots or hold them up. Thank goodness for aperture preferred metering.BTW, all these were taken with my new Zeiss Ikon ZI and VC 35/2.5 skopar. It is a combination that never gets in the way for this type of shooting.
Johnmcd
Well-known
I agree with you about the "grittiness"
I also found the tone of FP4+ very nice. I developed in HC-110 (E)
Trung, these are beautiful images!
Johnmcd
Well-known
Lynn, I need to try some XTOL. Vanbar?
Johnmcd
Well-known
You should try FP4 in D-76. The produced tonality will amaze you.
I have never used D76. Time to try that also. Those tones are outstanding. Is the chemical composition similar to ID11? I used to use that back in the day but find the liquids so much easier to use.
Johnmcd
Well-known
Good results there John.
It works nicely for long exposures too - the reciprocity failure helps!
High Court 1 by Another Chris, on Flickr
What can I say? Beautiful shot Chris.
Johnmcd
Well-known
And like always, the wet prints blow these scans out of the water
lynnb
Veteran
yes John, Vanbar. Make sure you store it correctly - see the expired Xtol? thread
Nokton48
Veteran
In the 70's I used FP4 (came inside a cardboard tube wrapped in foil). Thought that was cool.
I recently lucked into 300 sheets of 6.5cmx9cm FP4+ to use in my three Plaubel Makiflexes.
Always liked it in D-76 but just about everything works. Another personal favorite of mine is Pyro PMK+
I recently lucked into 300 sheets of 6.5cmx9cm FP4+ to use in my three Plaubel Makiflexes.
Always liked it in D-76 but just about everything works. Another personal favorite of mine is Pyro PMK+
lawrence
Veteran
Andhra Pradesh, Dec 2013
Andhra Pradesh, Dec 2013
FP4+ in Xtol.
Andhra Pradesh, Dec 2013
FP4+ in Xtol.
rhl-oregon
Cameras Guitars Wonders
a favorite for me.
Rolleiflex 2.8d
GF670
M5, 35 2.8 Biogon
Rolleiflex 2.8d
GF670
M5, 35 2.8 Biogon
Johnmcd
Well-known
a favorite for me.
GF670
NIce. I particularly like this one.
Johnmcd
Well-known
FP4+ in Xtol.
Excellent study. (and up pops Xtol again...)
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
FP-4 is one of those films that seems to look good in any developer. I've gotten great results with it in D-76 1+1, Rodinal 1+50, and PMK. PMK is my favorite developer for FP-4 (and HP-5), but it looks great in every developer I have used.