schow
Well-known
Hi Folks,
I finally got off my lazy butt and developed 3 rolls of Neopan in d-76. One each of 100SS, 400, and 1600. I have to say that I'm really impressed by what I got, and I'd like to share my joy with you all.
Here's a few shots of 100SS, which I enjoyed very much. It seems to be underrated by some in comparison with acros. I do believe I'll have to stock up on it. All of the 100SS shots are with my Bessa R3A w/ Jupiter 9 wide open.
Next up are some neopan400 shots with my Yashica GSN:
Finally, a few 1600. Bessa R3A snapshot-skopar 25/4 wide open:
I hope everyone enjoys their neopan as much as I do!
sherm
I finally got off my lazy butt and developed 3 rolls of Neopan in d-76. One each of 100SS, 400, and 1600. I have to say that I'm really impressed by what I got, and I'd like to share my joy with you all.
Here's a few shots of 100SS, which I enjoyed very much. It seems to be underrated by some in comparison with acros. I do believe I'll have to stock up on it. All of the 100SS shots are with my Bessa R3A w/ Jupiter 9 wide open.
Next up are some neopan400 shots with my Yashica GSN:
Finally, a few 1600. Bessa R3A snapshot-skopar 25/4 wide open:
I hope everyone enjoys their neopan as much as I do!
sherm
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
What's your process for developing 1600 in D76? I'm going to be trying this for the first time next week!
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
IIRC, you soup Neopan 1600 in D-76 for 7:45 minutes. Not one second more or you boost the contrast.
I like the 1600 version too... mostly because it takes so little time to process it, compared, say, with the Agfa APX 400. However, you can push Agfa 3 stops, and then, if you're patient and soup it for 15 minutes, get results that look nicer than the Neopan's.
I like the 1600 version too... mostly because it takes so little time to process it, compared, say, with the Agfa APX 400. However, you can push Agfa 3 stops, and then, if you're patient and soup it for 15 minutes, get results that look nicer than the Neopan's.
sherm
Well-known
Central Florida??
That night shot looks a lot like Austin TX to me ???
That night shot looks a lot like Austin TX to me ???
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
Neopan 400 and 1600 are awesome imho.
Before I went digital for most things (save RF stuff) Neopan 1600 was my "dramatic go to film" - it was "just right" for shooting bands on stage and such. I agree with what Francisco said too... D76 is the tool of choice
I've never used the 100ss - I just thought it was Acros but it's apparently different.
Cheers
Dave
Before I went digital for most things (save RF stuff) Neopan 1600 was my "dramatic go to film" - it was "just right" for shooting bands on stage and such. I agree with what Francisco said too... D76 is the tool of choice
I've never used the 100ss - I just thought it was Acros but it's apparently different.
Cheers
Dave
schow
Well-known
Hi Sherm,
you're right the 2 1600 shots are indeed Austin, TX.
I forgot to update my profile!
Is there another Sherm RFF'er in Austin besides me?
you're right the 2 1600 shots are indeed Austin, TX.
I forgot to update my profile!
Is there another Sherm RFF'er in Austin besides me?
schow
Well-known
mabelsound,
SolaresLarrave's advice sounds about right for what I did as well.
I do believe I developed both 400 and 1600 at the same time.
SolaresLarrave's advice sounds about right for what I did as well.
I do believe I developed both 400 and 1600 at the same time.
srichmond
Established
I used my first roll of Neopan 1600 last week and was very pleased with the results too. I dunno why, but I've never really considered using it until recently.
ItsReallyDarren
That's really me
I too recently gave Neopan a try and have been really impressed with the results. I really like the tonality when exposed at EI 200-250 and developed accordingly. So far Ive only been souping it in D-76 but Im hoping to see what it can do in Xtol soon.
whitecat
Lone Range(find)er
Thanks toTelewat I tried some too and am very impressed also. Suprised it took me so long to get there. Very rich blacks.
Bill58
Native Texan
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I love Neopan 400 ... by far my favourite film!
It's taken a while for me to appreciate it's qualities and I also struggled with developing until I discovered that it likes minimal agitation and performs superbly in Xtol. This shot is 400 pushed to 800 and processed in Xtol at 1+1 for twelve minutes. The way this film gives those beautiful deep blacks is out of this world ... nothing matches it in this area.
It's taken a while for me to appreciate it's qualities and I also struggled with developing until I discovered that it likes minimal agitation and performs superbly in Xtol. This shot is 400 pushed to 800 and processed in Xtol at 1+1 for twelve minutes. The way this film gives those beautiful deep blacks is out of this world ... nothing matches it in this area.
zgeeRF
Established
CuS
Established
Also give HC-110 a spin with Neopan
Also give HC-110 a spin with Neopan
I love Acros, and Neopan (both 400 and 1600) with HC-110. I typically use dilution B (for contrast) and dilution H for super-fine, low-grain shots.
I use Rodinal for most everything else (Agfa APX10, Plus-X and Tri-X), but for Neopan (and Acros too), I use HC110.
Also give HC-110 a spin with Neopan
I love Acros, and Neopan (both 400 and 1600) with HC-110. I typically use dilution B (for contrast) and dilution H for super-fine, low-grain shots.
I use Rodinal for most everything else (Agfa APX10, Plus-X and Tri-X), but for Neopan (and Acros too), I use HC110.