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Jan 22, 2021 · Black and white (B&W) film is the the oldest and simplest type of photographic emulsion. Beginner-level film photography classes have traditionally used B&W film because it’s very easy to work with.
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Feb 1, 2023 · Many black-and-white films can still produce a successful image with up to six stops over or underexposure. Color film’s dynamic range is two stops over or under. Film grain is much more...
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- Leica M11 Monochrom. Best overall. Sensor: Full-frame monochrome BSI CMOS sensor. Megapixels: 60MP. Lens mount: Leica M. ISO range: 125 to 200,000.
- Leica Q2 Monochrom. Best compact. Sensor: Full frame monochrome sensor. Megapixels: 47.3MP. Lens: Summilux 28mm f/1.7. ISO range: 100 to 100,000 (50,000 for video)
- Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome. Best affordable option. Sensor: Monochrome APS-C CMOS sensor. Megapixels: 25.7MP. Lens mount: Pentax K. ISO range: 100 to 1,600,000.
- Fujifilm X-S20. Best Film Simulations. Sensor: APS-C Fujifilm X-Trans IV. Megapixels: 26.1MP. Lens mount: Fujifilm X. ISO range: 160 to 12,800 (exp.
Jun 18, 2024 · Black and white photography is timeless. A challenging, fun and creative form of artistic expression, any photographer can try it with what they have in their camera bag. Monochrome specialist Will Cheung guides us into the world of black and white photography.
- Black And White Film Photography: How to Shoot Differently. In my post on film photography, I talk in detail about how shooting on film helps to hone your skill.
- The Dynamic Range. The first thing you’ll notice when you get a roll of black and white film developed (particularly with the brand of film that I use: Ilford HP5 Plus) is that the dynamic range is a lot worse than what you’re used to with digital and color film.
- Advantages of the Dynamic Range. Once you understand how the film reacts to the light, you can use it as a creative tool in your photography. The light is harder to control but, when you expose a photo correctly with the light in the right places, the results can be much more dramatic.
- Skin Tone. One of my favourite things about shooting on film is how good skin looks. Black and white film in particular makes the skin look great. The natural grain adds texture and detail, while the lack of color emphasises the tone of the skin.
Aug 10, 2024 · For example, the Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II black-and-white film is known for its fine grain, allowing details to pop out from the shadows. On the other hand, Kodak P3200 TMAX rolls have a...
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Dec 8, 2023 · Generally speaking, when shooting black and white film, the rule of thumb is to expose for the shadows and develop for the highlights, which is great advice—especially if you’re processing and printing your own film.
