Very clean and clear photos, Perfectlight. Which Yashica did you use? I have to try more Ilford types. I’m too fond and too attached to my Czech Fomapan. Makes me think of Koudelka, one of my preferences and references in photography. I don’t know if Koudelka shot ever with Fomapan. Maybe when he was living in Czechia he did but his shots are too strong and contrast full ones. Foma is a sweet, soft film.
i have only one yashica: the lynx 5000; but i have plans to get a medium format mat. i don't know what film koudelka used during the revolution but i know that now he is using a wide camera
Those first few frames, in particular are great, capturing the atmosphere of a very worthy and (hopefully) peaceful protest.
I've only tried XP2 a couple of times and not for many years. A rather nice emulsion. If I recall correctly my first outing with it (when it was still XP1) was a disaster, though not through sny fault of the film itself. I was really looking forward to seeing what it was like. When I thought I'd reached the end of the roll, well, I hadn't. In fact I didn't even get started. Without realising I'd not loaded it right, making 20 exposures all on that leader section of film before I wound it straight back into the can😵💫. Luckily I've not habit of doing that.
Why this particular incident sticks in my mind, though, is anyone's guess 🥴😊
Those are some really nice shots and the statue of the guy with the bike also caught my eye....
Back in the 70s, I used what I could get my hands on / afford. Kodak seemed more easily accesible at the camera shop I frequented until they started to stock Ilford. It was fractionally cheaper, so I swapped allegiances and never looked back. HP4 and FP5 were my "go-to" stocks and then I was persuaded to try XP2 on the basis that it could be C41 processed if I hadn't the time to process B&W traditionally. This would be a year or two after I started work - so 1981-ish. I still love using it and I have a roll in my Rolleiflex right now...
I used to use XP2 often, when minilabs were everywhere to have the strip processed (C41 chemicals). Beautiful tones, the contrast is so bright and the negatives so usable (though they often looked thin, they printed wonderfully).
That XP2 produces some nice tones - I love that last image, the chap with the bike looks very characterful.
he is the representation (don't know the artist) of a political figure, something to do with a revolution
That statue juxtaposed with the woman and bike is brilliant!
Love XP2.
Catchy title
cheers!
Very clean and clear photos, Perfectlight. Which Yashica did you use? I have to try more Ilford types. I’m too fond and too attached to my Czech Fomapan. Makes me think of Koudelka, one of my preferences and references in photography. I don’t know if Koudelka shot ever with Fomapan. Maybe when he was living in Czechia he did but his shots are too strong and contrast full ones. Foma is a sweet, soft film.
i have only one yashica: the lynx 5000; but i have plans to get a medium format mat. i don't know what film koudelka used during the revolution but i know that now he is using a wide camera
Those first few frames, in particular are great, capturing the atmosphere of a very worthy and (hopefully) peaceful protest.
I've only tried XP2 a couple of times and not for many years. A rather nice emulsion. If I recall correctly my first outing with it (when it was still XP1) was a disaster, though not through sny fault of the film itself. I was really looking forward to seeing what it was like. When I thought I'd reached the end of the roll, well, I hadn't. In fact I didn't even get started. Without realising I'd not loaded it right, making 20 exposures all on that leader section of film before I wound it straight back into the can😵💫. Luckily I've not habit of doing that.
Why this particular incident sticks in my mind, though, is anyone's guess 🥴😊
Anyway great stuff😃
thank you!
the b&w film is cheaper to buy than colour. using a lab colour is cheaper to develop. with xp2 i'm taking both advantages 😜😁
Those are some really nice shots and the statue of the guy with the bike also caught my eye....
Back in the 70s, I used what I could get my hands on / afford. Kodak seemed more easily accesible at the camera shop I frequented until they started to stock Ilford. It was fractionally cheaper, so I swapped allegiances and never looked back. HP4 and FP5 were my "go-to" stocks and then I was persuaded to try XP2 on the basis that it could be C41 processed if I hadn't the time to process B&W traditionally. This would be a year or two after I started work - so 1981-ish. I still love using it and I have a roll in my Rolleiflex right now...
i think it's a great film!
I love shooting XP2. Nice photos
thank you!
I used to use XP2 often, when minilabs were everywhere to have the strip processed (C41 chemicals). Beautiful tones, the contrast is so bright and the negatives so usable (though they often looked thin, they printed wonderfully).
i agree
Beautiful black and white contrasts and tones.
thank you!
I love the last image with the statue of the man and bicycle in the lower corner.
When I first read the title of your post, I thought you were protesting XP2 🤣
thank you!
i protest against myself why i'm not doing more with the xp2 😁
I love that final photograph of faces in the crowd.
thank you!
I've only tried XP2 once and a long time ago. I like it. Nice to see coverage on the event.
it is a good film