I was trying to think of something more to say on this but I’ve got nothing! I want real black not muddy brown.
Obviously I’m interested in B/W film. Sometimes I think I would throw all my camera gear away for the simplicity of one very good film camera. Maybe I will. ;-)
These shots were taken with a Nikon F5 and Nikon 24mm lens. I used a 056 Orange Nikon filter on the Ilford Pan and nothing with the Kodak.
They were both developed and enhanced digital scans produced.
Sandy Neck, Barnstable MA. (Ilford Pan)
Gears (Kodak TMax)
realreality Productions leo f. brady 
I really like that first shot. I am a huge fan of black and white work and your composition is lovely as well.
-Graham
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thanks!
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Pan F works good with a filter, looks rather ugly without one. TMX is my least favorite film. You should try some Tri X and develop it in Xtol also, that’d be my favorite.
However, what do you mean by looking for real black?
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Hi Derek,
Thanks for the info!
Yes, Pan F seems to be more of what I am looking for. It was shot with a filter for this test and I think it looks pretty good. I have tried Tri-X as well. I like it as well. I haven’t developed film for a while but that may be something worth revisiting. I’ve been sending my film out to develop and then scan. The enhanced scanning process probably also contributes to overall exposure / contrast curve. I think what I mean by real black is the black I see in the shadow of the dunes on the beach.
Thanks again for your suggestions.
leo
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