Film advice for my New York trip

lxmike

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Off to New York in November, usually shoot with hP5 in the Uk, will this be enough for New York or should l take a higher rated asa film, (hopefully helen et al can shed some light on this). Many thanks for the help
 
When you say New York, I'm assuming you're going to NYC? If so, bring what you usually shoot. If you need somethings faster, stop by B&H or Adorama.
 
lxmike said:
Off to New York in November, usually shoot with hP5 in the Uk, will this be enough for New York or should l take a higher rated asa film, (hopefully helen et al can shed some light on this). Many thanks for the help
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Mike,

400 ISO is fine. If I were you though I'd bring some Tri-X to shoot at night (800 ISO) with a fast lens, develope in Diafine. In urban areas there is mucho light at night to test your hand held skills.

If you are a mostly 50 shooter definately bring the 50, but know that because of crowds, congestion, and confined spaces a wide is a good thing to have.

There is a culture of tourists, and pretty much I shoot with a 28 pretty close. Because I'm an Asian I get mistaken as a tourist and get yelled at "F-ing tourist" because in Madhattan it is no-no and the NYPD will surely protect and take the side of the tourist.

Pretty much you can get away with crossing boundries if you dare. Don't be shy with a wide.

Cal
 
Calzone said:
Mike,

400 ISO is fine. If I were you though I'd bring some Tri-X to shoot at night (800 ISO) with a fast lens, develope in Diafine. In urban areas there is mucho light at night to test your hand held skills.

If you are a mostly 50 shooter definately bring the 50, but know that because of crowds, congestion, and confined spaces a wide is a good thing to have.

There is a culture of tourists, and pretty much I shoot with a 28 pretty close. Because I'm an Asian I get mistaken as a tourist and get yelled at "F-ing tourist" because in Madhattan it is no-no and the NYPD will surely protect and take the side of the tourist.

Pretty much you can get away with crossing boundries if you dare. Don't be shy with a wide.

Cal
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Taking a nokton 50/1/5 and a Heliar 15/4 as my lens options
 
lxmike said:
is B and H central to new York
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The address of B&H is:

420 9th Ave

You can easily walk to the store or, if you prefer, take the subway and walk to the store from the nearest subway stop.

I highly recommend stopping in for the experience, The store is truly amazing and should be experienced by every photographer who has the opportunity to visit New York City. While there, you can buy the film you need as another poster has suggested.

I was really impressed by their unique checkout system. While there a few years ago, I bought film in the film department (which was not on the first floor) then bought a bag in the bag department (also not not the first floor). Both items then magically appeared on the first floor when I was ready to check out!

Enjoy your visit to New York City!

Ellen
 
The lenses you’re bringing should work well. Something in the 35-28 range, as Cal suggested, would also be very handy on the street in NYC.

HP5 or Tri-X is fine. I usually shoot during the day so I often use slower film - 100 or 125 - but I really like Tri-X in NY.

In 25+ years of shooting in the street in NYC I’ve never been yelled at or called a tourist by anyone (what kind of trouble are you getting yourself into, Cal? ;) ). The worst I’ve ever encountered is the occasional sideways glance.
 
You have to travel with at least one roll of film before you get to B&H. Cuz you are going to see the shot of a life time on the way there.

p.s. do not wear a Boston Red Sox cap in NYC.
 
I spent a week in NYC at the end of August. I shot Tri-X at 800 and FP4+ at 250, and developed both in Diafine. The results are looking good (still scanning the negs). I mostly used a CV Skopar 50/2.5 and a Summaron 35/3.5 to a lesser extent. I felt 50mm was perfect for both street and urban landscape photos.

The idea of purchasing film at B&H is an excellent one. Also, B&H is only a few blocks from one end of the High Line, which is a great walk (the other end is at the Whitney Museum).
 
Tri-X or HP5 will be a good choice except for low light situations. I put some Delta 1600 to good use there one winter. Then they discontinued it. But you can push your ISO 400 film to 1600.
 
B&H hours in November are a bit odd - they close early on Friday afternoon, are closed all day Saturday and then reopen on Sunday.
I like stand developers or two bath developers for winter street shots in Manhattan. With the low sun in the morning and afternoon, there is a big difference in exposure between the sunny and shaded sides of the street leading to a lot of blown out highlights or muddy shadows. Enjoy.
 
HP5 is well pushable upto 3200.
I recommend at least 1600 for November. Some brave people also using flash!
 
KenR said:
B&H hours in November are a bit odd - they close early on Friday afternoon, are closed all day Saturday and then reopen on Sunday.
I like stand developers or two bath developers for winter street shots in Manhattan. With the low sun in the morning and afternoon, there is a big difference in exposure between the sunny and shaded sides of the street leading to a lot of blown out highlights or muddy shadows. Enjoy.
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Not odd, really.
The proprietors are Jewish and the Sabbath commences just before sundown on Friday. Hence, they re-open on Sunday morning. You can spend an hour or two there and then go to brunch. The new neighborhood of Hudson Yards with its growing crowds, fancy eateries, elaborate & exotic architecture, are but one city block away.

With the failing light of November, as Ko.Fe. mentions above, a higher ISO B&W film wouldn't hurt and B&H has a copious supply of Kokak Tmax P3200 any boy or girl will need for a lifetime. Given its sensitivity to X-rays buy it in New York, send it for development in the States or get a shield for the rolls while at B&H to bring them back for development at home.
 
ornate_wrasse said:
The address of B&H is:

420 9th Ave

You can easily walk to the store or, if you prefer, take the subway and walk to the store from the nearest subway stop.

I highly recommend stopping in for the experience, The store is truly amazing and should be experienced by every photographer who has the opportunity to visit New York City. While there, you can buy the film you need as another poster has suggested.

I was really impressed by their unique checkout system. While there a few years ago, I bought film in the film department (which was not on the first floor) then bought a bag in the bag department (also not not the first floor). Both items then magically appeared on the first floor when I was ready to check out!

Enjoy your visit to New York City!

Ellen
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Sounds like l am going to enjoy this store
 
Pentode said:
The lenses you’re bringing should work well. Something in the 35-28 range, as Cal suggested, would also be very handy on the street in NYC.

HP5 or Tri-X is fine. I usually shoot during the day so I often use slower film - 100 or 125 - but I really like Tri-X in NY.

In 25+ years of shooting in the street in NYC I’ve never been yelled at or called a tourist by anyone (what kind of trouble are you getting yourself into, Cal? ;) ). The worst I’ve ever encountered is the occasional sideways glance.
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L must admit l am really excited about visiting new york
 
Huss said:
You have to travel with at least one roll of film before you get to B&H. Cuz you are going to see the shot of a life time on the way there.

p.s. do not wear a Boston Red Sox cap in NYC.
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again very sensible suggestions
many thanks
 
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