haempe
Well-known
If I remember correctly EFKE is made according to original recipe of ADOX-films from the 50s. ADOX was regarded as superior to AGFA at this time.
GSNfan
Well-known
That was one of the best written and most informative articles I have ever read about HCB.
I have HCB's book in India and it was the first photo book I ever bought. I looked at it again and I was astonished how brilliant the man was. In fact I feel inspired after looking at that book after such a long time. We fall in the bad habit of looking at a lot of mediocre and bad work, which inevitably results in visual fatigue and lack of inspiration. Sometimes its a good idea to go back to basics and the source of what inspired us to pick up photography in the first place.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
Makes me wonder how many articles about HCB you've read. Otherwise,
Examples?
I think you'd be more honest replacing 'us' with 'me'. Cheers, P
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Steve M.
Veteran
I wouldn't worry about following in his footsteps. Nothing grows under the shade of a great oak. Best to strike out on our own, small though that may be.
2WK
Rangefinder User
That is true but, it is also fun to try to replicate greatness. Not to try to make a mark, but just as a learning experience.
dave lackey
Veteran
35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
To focus on HCB is like focusing on only one great painter when there are many. Inspiration comes from many places.
Ronald M
Veteran
The fact he relied on an expert printer is why he never bothered to learn to expose correctly.
2WK
Rangefinder User
Like it has been said before, and in these articles. He did rely on his printer, but he was also an expert on reading light and pretty sure he "learned exposure" just fine.
Anyway. I'm not trying to focus on one photographer to mimic, I simply wanted to know about the film he used. Now maybe I'll shoot a few rolls of tri-x for fun. I'm new to leicas. Some of u guys need to relax a bit on your assumptions.
But, thanks to those that helped
Anyway. I'm not trying to focus on one photographer to mimic, I simply wanted to know about the film he used. Now maybe I'll shoot a few rolls of tri-x for fun. I'm new to leicas. Some of u guys need to relax a bit on your assumptions.
But, thanks to those that helped
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Like it has been said before, and in these articles. He did rely on his printer, but he was also an expert on reading light and pretty sure he "learned exposure" just fine.
Anyway. I'm not trying to focus on one photographer to mimic, I simply wanted to know about the film he used. Now maybe I'll shoot a few rolls of tri-x for fun. I'm new to leicas. Some of u guys need to relax a bit on your assumptions.
But, thanks to those that helped
We are not alone in this. "Just fine" is, from talking to one of his favourite printers, valid only for a given value of "just fine".
Cheers,
R.
2WK
Rangefinder User
I guess That's all I mean by "just fine".
taskoni
Well-known
Yes indeed!
doolittle
Well-known
It is fascinating how the cult of HCB is developing. I think it is the triple barreled name, it acts like a potent mnemonic
dave lackey
Veteran
Gosh, give the OP a break. He merely is interested in HCB. Most people have been and moved on to others as well.
I applaud such a question as the type of film used. Never thought about it before but find it interesting. Nothing wrong with someone interested in any particular photographer is there?
I applaud such a question as the type of film used. Never thought about it before but find it interesting.
Nothing wrong with someone interested in any particular photographer is there?