6x17 Images

[Jim Peterson]

Western Larch, NE Washington, Fuji G617, Velvia 50, cropped to 6x15

[ALVANDI Camera]

Iran, Panoral 617 camera, Schneider Super Angulon 90/5.6, Bronica SR60.2C (R1), Ilford Pan 100 Expired 1994

[simongg]

IMG_9729 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

[simongg]

IMG_9730 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

[simongg]

IMG_9731 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

IMG_9732 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

[simongg]

Dev By XTOL 1+1

IMG_9733 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

IMG_9734 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

IMG_9735 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

IMG_9736 by simon zhang, 於 Flickr

[darr]

Fotoman 6x17 + Fujinon SW 90/8 + Kentmere Pan 100/510 Pyro
Image shot at my local library--where I test new gear (and film).

This is my first experience shooting with Kentmere Pan 100 film.
The Fotoman 6x17 camera, which is new to me also, is seeing its third roll of film.
Until now, my go-to 120 film for testing purposes was Fomapan.
However, my satisfaction with it dwindled over time.
On a recent visit to B&H, I navigated to the B&W film section and sorted the options by the lowest cost.
To my delight, Kentmere emerged as one of the top choices, priced at $5.xx per 120 roll.
Kentmere Pan 100 is now my preferred test film, and I wanted to share my experience with those who might not know about Kentmere Pan 100.
It comes in 400, too, but I like to shoot my test film in the same ASA as my non-test film (Acros II).
I see simongg is making some great images with it!

[MultiFormat Shooter]

Fotoman 6x17 + Fujinon SW 90/8 + Kentmere Pan 100/510 Pyro Image shot at my local library--where I test new gear (and film).

This is my first experience shooting with Kentmere Pan 100 film. Kentmere Pan 100 is now my preferred test film, and I wanted to share my experience with those who might not know about Kentmere Pan 100.

Beautiful, I'd be happy with your "test" images any day! What is the grain like, when developed in 510-Pyro? I usually shoot 35mm, but like you, I tend to use Acros II "for real." However, based upon your results, I may give the Kentmere a try.

[darr]

Beautiful, I'd be happy with your "test" images any day! What is the grain like, when developed in 510-Pyro? I usually shoot 35mm, but like you, I tend to use Acros II "for real." However, based upon your results, I may give the Kentmere a try.

Thanks! You are very kind.

I use a semi-stand processing method (7 min stand, 20 sec. agitate, repeat, repeat, stop bath, fix, wash), which may bring out a bit more grain.
Also, I pushed structure a little in that particular image while post in SilverFx.
I camera scanned with my Fuji X-Pro3.
Here is a 100% crop in the sky where grain is most noticeable:



The library grounds are beautiful to shoot because there are so many tones to capture.
I ordered 20 rolls of Kentmere Pan 100 a few days ago for cold storage.
I like it that much.

Best to you!

[MultiFormat Shooter]

Thanks! You are very kind.

I use a semi-stand processing method (7 min stand, 20 sec. agitate, repeat, repeat, stop bath, fix, wash), which may bring out a bit more grain.
Also, I pushed structure a little in that particular image while post in SilverFx.
I camera scanned with my Fuji X-Pro3.
Here is a 100% crop in the sky where grain is most noticeable:

The library grounds are beautiful to shoot because there are so many tones to capture.
I ordered 20 rolls of Kentmere Pan 100 a few days ago for cold storage.
I like it that much.

Best to you!

Thank you! The grain is much less obtrusive, than I was expecting. I saw few Youtube videos about Pan 100, and the presenters were mentioning how big the grain was. But, to be fair, they were using different developers (D-76, I think, was one of them). I think I'll try some developed in 510-Pyro and "see how it goes," for me.