Adrian, to begin with i'll be shooting Ilford FP4 in my Rolleiflex 3,5f but I have had great results with Tri-X and T-max. At the moment I've no plans to print at home but will buy an Epson V550 scanner instead.
Adrian, to begin with i'll be shooting Ilford FP4 in my Rolleiflex 3,5f but I have had great results with Tri-X and T-max. At the moment I've no plans to print at home but will buy an Epson V550 scanner instead.
To be a bit "picky", if you haven't used FP-4 in quite a while, ask for FP4+. Still a great film. I believe you will find no shortage of different 120 B&W films for your Rollei. By the way, if you have not used your Rollei in 25 years, be sure to "dry fire" it at all shutter speeds to be sure all of them are working. Meanwhile, welcome back to the world of B&W film. By the way, Tri-X and T-Max are still around and popular, maybe even improved a little.........Regards!
Actually, it is Fp4 plus that I bought. The Rolleiflex still gets the occasional working even when there is no film inside. I run her through the various speeds occasionally. Tomorrow I'm off on my first shoot in some time, weather here in Ireland glorious.
Actually, it is Fp4 plus that I bought. The Rolleiflex still gets the occasional working even when there is no film inside. I run her through the various speeds occasionally. Tomorrow I'm off on my first shoot in some time, weather here in Ireland glorious.
Adrian, to begin with i'll be shooting Ilford FP4 in my Rolleiflex 3,5f but I have had great results with Tri-X and T-max. At the moment I've no plans to print at home but will buy an Epson V550 scanner instead.
good film choice;FP4 + is great in 120 rated at 125; I develop it in D74 for portrait an nudes and Rodinal 1+50 for street and general photography;never lets me down.
I use XTOL, I like fussing around mixing chemicals. If you are starting over I think Rodinal would be so easy, get some Ilfostop, Rapid fixer, a small bottle of wetting agent. Keep it simple FP4 and HP5. Buy 1 liter or smaller concentrates.
Have fun. I love developing film.
Best Regards Mike
Adrian, to begin with i'll be shooting Ilford FP4 in my Rolleiflex 3,5f but I have had great results with Tri-X and T-max. At the moment I've no plans to print at home but will buy an Epson V550 scanner instead.
p.s. don't ever take your negatives to a friends house or community darkroom, (holding a silver print you made of your neg), it is the gateway drug to an enlarger and a darkroom.
p.s. don't ever take your negatives to a friends house or community darkroom, (holding a silver print you made of your neg), it is the gateway drug to an enlarger and a darkroom.