New 'ishootfujifilm' Fujifilm website?

[JWMster]

Whether they revive their B&W or not, it's still a good sign. "Why shoot film?" Indeed.
Curious from those who had the pleasure (as I did not): I think I've seen it suggested somewhere on the web that Bergger Panchro 400 is somewhat reminiscent of Acros. Thoughts?

 

[markjwyatt]

Whether they revive their B&W or not, it's still a good sign. "Why shoot film?" Indeed.
Curious from those who had the pleasure (as I did not): I think I've seen it suggested somewhere on the web that Bergger Panchro 400 is somewhat reminiscent of Acros. Thoughts?

I have only shot a couple rolls of each. Seems like Bergger is lower in contrast than Acros 100 (may be the developer- Ilford DDX). Much more grain too, obviously.

Two shots (different lighting conditions, different time of the year- I think both used medium Y filters). Bergger shot was a few days after rain, so grass may have started turning a little green; Acros shot dry summer conditions.

Bergger Pancro 400:


yet but still another oaks landscape by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr

Acros 100:


Oaks Landscape by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr

 

[dutchsteammachine]

for me, a light at the end of the tunnel would be bringing back Acros and 1600 b/w films. otherwise it's just spin. It's also rich that they show b/w negatives on the light table...sigh

Maybe if Acros 100 is a success... Maybe.

I want Realea in 1600 back, in 35mm and 120. Or at least their superia 800 film.

 

[foc]

I have seen this site before but it appears to have improved.
They have some good articles in the Film 101 section.
For example, the article APERTURE, SHUTTER SPEED, ISO is very good explaining all of these.
Well worth a view even if you think you know it all.

 

[markjwyatt]

I have only shot a couple rolls of each. Seems like Bergger is lower in contrast than Acros 100 (may be the developer- Ilford DDX). Much more grain too, obviously.

Two shots (different lighting conditions, different time of the year- I think both used medium Y filters). Bergger shot was a few days after rain, so grass may have started turning a little green; Acros shot dry summer conditions.

Bergger Pancro 400:


yet but still another oaks landscape by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr

Acros 100:


Oaks Landscape by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr

Thought I would add a third one- this taken with Bergger Pancro 120 film. It is in between the Acros and the Bergger 35mm shot. This was taken when the grasses were still drier like in the case of the Acros. I used a Y-G filter instead of a med Y. This is probably a better comparison than the 35mm Bergger shot, just because of the time of year it was taken.


hilly landscape by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr