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SSteezle
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This thread's to share what you're most stoked about in the photo/film world. I know people are busy and have a lot of ideas that they want to pursue, and just haven't quite had the time yet to make it happen. Hopefully posting some things you want to film will help you to create some time to get it done.

To start things off--

- I just got back in touch with a friend that four wheels and is so sick at it. I already have a perfect song picked out and have been picturing the shots I'll get for the last day. Can't wait to start filming.

- Finally picked up a sandisk extreme pro 32gb 95mb/s SD card for my t2i and no longer have to worry about "filming has stopped automatically", makes me feel so much more confident when filming important things

- Just purchased a 3tb hard drive, so all my shits backed up!

share your giddyness
Jun 27 2012 9:15AM
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Laurent.
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lIllIIs it weird that I usually agree with him?


The man has strong opinions, but frankly most of what he says I found to be true.

His credo is a thorn in the eye of gearfags:


It's not about your camera.

It's not about my camera.

It's all about you.

It's all about our ability to see.

It's all about our ability to new things, and to see old things in new ways.

It's all about our vision. It's never about your camera.
Jan 14 2015 9:24PM
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lIllI
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omnidataThe man has strong opinions, but frankly most of what he says I found to be true.

His credo is a thorn in the eye of gearfags:


It's not about your camera.

It's not about my camera.

It's all about you.

It's all about our ability to see.

It's all about our ability to new things, and to see old things in new ways.

It's all about our vision. It's never about your camera.


It's unsurprising that he is universally hated on camera forums. Those same people are the reason why I don't really bother participating anymore (aside from the occasional snide remark among my fellow celluloid aficionados).

It's funny; when I got my GH2 I completely stopped caring about whatever new cameras came out. I stopped following blogs. I finally had the (digital) camera I had always wanted (flaws and all). The only thing to make me turn my head since then is the GH4, but I don't shoot anymore so meh.
Jan 15 2015 12:36AM
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TWoods
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I love Ken. I think he's the man. Never known why he's so hated.
Jan 15 2015 12:07PM
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steezysteeze
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Pentax 110 to Fuji X adapter arrived today. This tiny lens manages to cover the entire frame with minimal vig. Got a 24mm and 50mm f/2.8 and with the adapter the grand total was $55, not bad. Only downside is that there's no aperture control.

Jan 28 2015 5:53PM
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SSteezle
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Just re-bought the tokina 11-16 MK II version this time-- for those considering selling the lens, just don't do it you'll regret it.

Also bought a LED light for light traveling + a tamrac pro camera bag!
Jan 30 2015 10:24AM
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eheath
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SourSteezleJust re-bought the tokina 11-16 MK II version this time-- for those considering selling the lens, just don't do it you'll regret it.

Also bought a LED light for light traveling + a tamrac pro camera bag!


Did you have the mk1 before? Id like to know if there is actually a difference.


Ill play tho, got to work with Democracy Now! for the past week broadcasting from our studio in park city, pretty sweet to work with a super legit tv crew.
Jan 30 2015 10:33AM
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SSteezle
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pussyfooterDid you have the mk1 before? Id like to know if there is actually a difference.


Ill play tho, got to work with Democracy Now! for the past week broadcasting from our studio in park city, pretty sweet to work with a super legit tv crew.


yeah, had the mk I version. Don't think there's any difference but found a decent deal on the MK II and figured it wouldn't hurt to get the new one. I read up a bit and it doesn't seem like much changed, but will report back once I get it and play with it
Jan 30 2015 11:17AM
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profa_212
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SourSteezleJust re-bought the tokina 11-16 MK II version this time-- for those considering selling the lens, just don't do it you'll regret it.

Also bought a LED light for light traveling + a tamrac pro camera bag!

Yup...this is going to be my purchase.
Jan 30 2015 12:05PM
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rudedog41
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Just ordered a mint vivitar komine 135 2.8 for my gh4

Also my school is letting me borrow some good condition old minolta and nikon glass

minolta pf 55 1.7
minolta 50 1.7
nikon series e 50 1.8
and a nikon nikkor 50 1.4

I'm going to compare and decide which one to keep/potentially buy from the school...any input?
Jan 30 2015 6:39PM
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JuliusJ
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rudedog41Just ordered a mint vivitar komine 135 2.8 for my gh4

Also my school is letting me borrow some good condition old minolta and nikon glass

minolta pf 55 1.7
minolta 50 1.7
nikon series e 50 1.8
and a nikon nikkor 50 1.4

I'm going to compare and decide which one to keep/potentially buy from the school...any input?


apeture aside, that nikon 50mm 1.4 is probably the nicest glass on there. hop on that one way or another
Jan 30 2015 11:05PM
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rudedog41
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JuliusJapeture aside, that nikon 50mm 1.4 is probably the nicest glass on there. hop on that one way or another


Thanks man...I'll be sure to do that! +K
Jan 31 2015 12:20PM
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SSteezle
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Finally got my own 70-200 2.8 IS II, so damn stoked. Impulse buy that should have happened a long time ago

Feb 1 2015 7:06PM
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cydwhit
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Got my first photo in a mag. Stoked and thankful for all the opportunities I have been given

Feb 2 2015 5:25PM
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lIllI
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cydwhitphoto


Looking good, bud! Will you be in attendance again this year?
Feb 2 2015 5:44PM
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Sklar
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cydwhitGot my first photo in a mag. Stoked and thankful for all the opportunities I have been given



Yea bud! Maybe I'll get to come out this summer...
Feb 2 2015 6:26PM
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cydwhit
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lIllILooking good, bud! Will you be in attendance again this year?




SklarYea bud! Maybe I'll get to come out this summer...


Two of my best friends are getting married that weekend, and I'm the best man in one of the weddings. So, I still really want to get out and shoot and shred (unless I get a job or something) I'm thinking about trying to get a possy of media people and athletes and building some really cool, photogenic stuff either right before or after the comp, so if anyone wants too...
Feb 2 2015 6:32PM
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Sklar
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cydwhitTwo of my best friends are getting married that weekend, and I'm the best man in one of the weddings. So, I still really want to get out and shoot and shred (unless I get a job or something) I'm thinking about trying to get a possy of media people and athletes and building some really cool, photogenic stuff either right before or after the comp, so if anyone wants too...


No idea where I'll be around then, but it sounds fun
Feb 2 2015 6:40PM
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Mkvackay
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SklarNo idea where I'll be around then, but it sounds fun


when is it? i would love to come out this year
Feb 2 2015 9:28PM
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cydwhit
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Mkvackaywhen is it? i would love to come out this year


Was told weekend of June 6. Do it!
Feb 2 2015 9:39PM
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lIllI
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cydwhitWas told weekend of June 6. Do it!


Dangit Bobbeh. I'll most likely be busy with my internship.
Feb 2 2015 10:04PM
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Mkvackay
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cydwhitWas told weekend of June 6. Do it!


oh i think i will. stoked.
Feb 2 2015 10:56PM
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PacificRimJob
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TWoodsI love Ken. I think he's the man. Never known why he's so hated.


Yeah, I don't hate Ken Rockwell's reviews at all.. sometimes they can be great sources for gear research and you'll learn a thing or two as well.. or discover a camera or a lens that you feel you might really want to pick up. I love how he still pushes film gear too.

What I DO hate are the guys who jump full on his respective dick and take everything the reviews have to say like it's the fucking Bible and shit... "But Ken Rockwell said that lens is shit.." Yeah, well look at the photos people have taken with it maybe?

...or the flipside, the idiots who have a Leica logo impregnated in their nucleic acid, and talk shit on Ken Rockwell because he says Leica is commonly just for rich gear jagaloons who want to show off their jewelry rather than actually taking photos with it, and it goes against their fanboy geargeek nature. All meanwhile, Ken Rockwell actually praises the shit out of Leica, he just hates the culture behind it - as do so many of us.

I'm not a huge fan of Huff, though. Steve has a penchant for TYPING IN ALL CAPS TO REALLY, REALLY HAMMER HOME THAT THIS IS ONLY HIS OWN OPINION BUT ALSO THAT HIS OPINION COMES FROM YEARS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND SO THEREFORE ANY DISSENTING OPINION IS INCORRECT AND OH MY GOD LEICA GIVE ME YOUR BALLS SO I CAN GARGLE MORE.
Feb 4 2015 2:36AM
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PacificRimJob
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Speaking of Ken's stuff, um.. wat.. lol



50 megapixels. Sensor crop mode. 1080p60. Probably 4k/24 if Canon's smart. 7fps burst.

Neat.
Feb 4 2015 2:44AM
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Laurent.
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It won't be 4K, also 4K is overrated at this point in time.

DingoSeanYeah, I don't hate Ken Rockwell's reviews at all.. sometimes they can be great sources for gear research and you'll learn a thing or two as well.. or discover a camera or a lens that you feel you might really want to pick up. I love how he still pushes film gear too.

What I DO hate are the guys who jump full on his respective dick and take everything the reviews have to say like it's the fucking Bible and shit... "But Ken Rockwell said that lens is shit.." Yeah, well look at the photos people have taken with it maybe?

...or the flipside, the idiots who have a Leica logo impregnated in their nucleic acid, and talk shit on Ken Rockwell because he says Leica is commonly just for rich gear jagaloons who want to show off their jewelry rather than actually taking photos with it, and it goes against their fanboy geargeek nature. All meanwhile, Ken Rockwell actually praises the shit out of Leica, he just hates the culture behind it - as do so many of us.

I'm not a huge fan of Huff, though. Steve has a penchant for TYPING IN ALL CAPS TO REALLY, REALLY HAMMER HOME THAT THIS IS ONLY HIS OWN OPINION BUT ALSO THAT HIS OPINION COMES FROM YEARS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND SO THEREFORE ANY DISSENTING OPINION IS INCORRECT AND OH MY GOD LEICA GIVE ME YOUR BALLS SO I CAN GARGLE MORE.


Also he tells the most useful information, this is why I love Kenny and his growing family:

I measured a sample from 1964 and its 43mm thread pitch is the finer 0.5mm pitch.
Newer 43mm non-LEICA filters have a coarser 0.75mm pitch.
I see different LEICA catalogs list some lenses as 0.75mm, and others as 0.5mm. I don't trust that these listings are true.
Since there are two thread pitches running around for 43mm lens accessories, regardless of the pitch of your lens, there is a very good chance that whatever non-LEICA item you attempt to screw into your SUMMILUX won't have the correct pitch.
Be very careful when attaching screw-in accessories. If something gets stiff, don't force it. If you do, you could destroy both your SUMMILUX and your accessory.

Steve Huff is mentally deranged, he seriously is: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/the-paranormal-how-to-talk-to-the-dead-my-experience-and-evidence-with-evp-spirit-boxes-ghost-boxes-and-spirit-communication/

Feb 4 2015 7:54AM
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rudedog41
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Camera bag finally arrived in the mail so I finally have a way of lugging my shit to school for projects! This thing is a monster and built like a tank.
Feb 4 2015 7:18PM
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SSteezle
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^ dope

also stoked on finally buying a new camera bag. I plan on using it to keep 2 dslr's plus gear, and I've found that a backpack isn't big enough when you're trying to pack cables, etc.



Feb 4 2015 9:25PM
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Laurent.
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Since this is pretty much M&A general and I hate superfluous threads let me briefly talk about the World Press photo 2015.

The winner is this:



And you know what, it's shit, it only won because it's anti-Russian, fuck me documenting reality is also press but it just looks like staged bait, there's way better shots in the competition. It has went downhill for the last few years but right now it's just purely a political contest, it has essentially become the Eurovision songfestival.

This is what a WPP should be:

Feb 12 2015 2:36PM
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boomie
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Finally ordered a tokina 11-16. I've been thinking about getting this lens for two years and finally pulled the trigger. Stoked to test it out for timelapses of the stars while camping this summer. Should be sick for follow cams too.

Feb 12 2015 2:59PM
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cydwhit
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omnidataSince this is pretty much M&A general and I hate superfluous threads let me briefly talk about the World Press photo 2015.

The winner is this:



And you know what, it's shit, it only won because it's anti-Russian, fuck me documenting reality is also press but it just looks like staged bait, there's way better shots in the competition. It has went downhill for the last few years but right now it's just purely a political contest, it has essentially become the Eurovision songfestival.

This is what a WPP should be:




Sometimes I don't agree with you but man do I ever agree with this post. WPP has been absolute crap recently, so staged and fake, So many look like something off a movie set.


boomieFinally ordered a tokina 11-16. I've been thinking about getting this lens for two years and finally pulled the trigger. Stoked to test it out for timelapses of the stars while camping this summer. Should be sick for follow cams too.



Nice purchase, still one of my favorite pieces of gear I've ever snagged
Feb 12 2015 3:59PM
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SSteezle
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stoked on my camera bag right now. Don't see myself purchasing much else for awhile.



Bodies
- Canon T2i w/ Magic Lantern
- Canon 7D MK II

Lenses
- Tokina 11-16 MK II 2.8
- Canon 24mm 2.8 STM
- Sigma 18-35 1.8
- Canon 17-55 2.8 IS
- Canon 50mm 1.2
- Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II

Audio
- Rode NTG2
- Rode GO mic
- Beachtek DXA-SLR

+ lots of cards, bats, chargers, cables
Feb 12 2015 6:33PM
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Laurent.
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cydwhitSometimes I don't agree with you but man do I ever agree with this post. WPP has been absolute crap recently, so staged and fake, So many look like something off a movie set.


If we all had the same opinion, life would be one monotonous dull and tedious affair. The Pulitzer also went to the proverbial fecal matter.
I looked on the site and found this one winning the nature category, and it's so much better then the overall winner.




SourSteezlestoked on my camera bag right now. Don't see myself purchasing much else for awhile.


Looks and sound heavy.
Feb 12 2015 7:44PM
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SupremeDeity
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omnidataLooks and sound heavy.


Are you 1:06?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5l-QoM5PoB8
Feb 12 2015 8:10PM
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S.C
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First edit in a while

Ski The Jewels from Stephan Chaikovsky on Vimeo.
Feb 12 2015 10:52PM
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NPF
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S.CFirst edit in a while


Same here! Pretty stoked on this one. first edit with the new fish and its so fun to film with
https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/755538.0/BOILER-ALERT?c=11&o=3&t=6
Feb 13 2015 10:22PM
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rtl32
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Anti stoke right now.

2 weeks ago, my entire bag was stolen from me. No luck through the police, stolencamerafinder .com, craigslist, or anything else. Literally lost everything..



Even more anti stoke.

Going to China in a month and I have no money and can't get money for even just a new body and 35mm prime. FUCK
Feb 14 2015 12:30AM
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Bmo.
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rtl32Anti stoke right now.

2 weeks ago, my entire bag was stolen from me. No luck through the police, stolencamerafinder .com, craigslist, or anything else. Literally lost everything..



Even more anti stoke.

Going to China in a month and I have no money and can't get money for even just a new body and 35mm prime. FUCK


That blows man. I'd be devastated. Pick up a film body
Feb 14 2015 8:31AM
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lIllI
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Bmo.That blows man. I'd be devastated. Pick up a film body


Agreed. Take this an opportunity: find a no-frills film camera and spend the vacation without your nose buried in screens as you preview shots and offload cards.
Feb 14 2015 11:54AM
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*DUMBCAN*
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lIllIAgreed. Take this an opportunity: find a no-frills film camera and spend the vacation without your nose buried in screens as you preview shots and offload cards.


Just make sure it works....

Ask your parents if they have an old film camera kicking around.
Feb 14 2015 11:55AM
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edai
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Going to film for the day. I've had half an edit worth of shots on my laptop from a filming day 3 weeks ago. Until today I haven't had any time or riders to film. I'm absolutely stoked to be going out and able to finish this edit soon. So frustrating seeing all these shots just sitting on a hard drive knowing you don't have enough for a full edit.
Feb 14 2015 12:11PM
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zahava
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Amazon.ca took forever to get stock. Bout damn time.
Feb 14 2015 6:39PM
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rudedog41
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stoke: mint condition olympus xa just came in the mail.


Also a question, does anyone have experience with ilford hp5? I've been told it's a comparable to tri x and it's 5.50 a roll here instead of 6.99 for tri x and even cheaper in bulk.
Feb 15 2015 2:22PM
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Laurent.
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rudedog41Also a question, does anyone have experience with ilford hp5? I've been told it's a comparable to tri x and it's 5.50 a roll here instead of 6.99 for tri x and even cheaper in bulk.


Top, great little cam.

Tri-X vs HP5 has been the debate of the ages, both very versatile, flexible, coarse grain, harsh contrast films.
What matters most is the developer, they can be made to look indistinguishable from one another or worlds apart. You can't really go wrong with either, I usually shoot HP5 if i'm out of Tri-X, read in that what you like, if money is a concern get HP5.

You will get less likes on Tumblr though, but just say it was Tri-X, no-one will notice.
Feb 15 2015 4:34PM
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rudedog41
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omnidataTop, great little cam.

Tri-X vs HP5 has been the debate of the ages, both very versatile, flexible, coarse grain, harsh contrast films.
What matters most is the developer, they can be made to look indistinguishable from one another or worlds apart. You can't really go wrong with either, I usually shoot HP5 if i'm out of Tri-X, read in that what you like, if money is a concern get HP5.

You will get less likes on Tumblr though, but just say it was Tri-X, no-one will notice.



Yeah I've just heard so much hype for tri x and I really like the high contrast of both films...Thank you very much! But the cost of hp5 will help in the long run I think
Feb 15 2015 5:22PM
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*DUMBCAN*
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Just get whichever's cheaper, as Lawrence said it's developing that makes the biggest difference. Some say HP5+ is like old tri-x.
Feb 15 2015 5:25PM
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zahava
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Ive shot so much of both, just get HP5 you wont see any difference. Tri-x has sharper grain with more contrast, but as stated filters and developing can make it indifferent.
Feb 15 2015 6:26PM
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zahava
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The *GENERAL* difference is that Tri-x has deeper blacks, HP5 has more mid-tones.
Feb 15 2015 7:21PM
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rudedog41
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thank you everyone! the deeper blacks are appealing especially because I can't use filters on an xa which would make the hp5 comparable. But the price of hp5 is much more reasonable for me right now.
Feb 15 2015 8:49PM
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PacificRimJob
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zbphotoThe *GENERAL* difference is that Tri-x has deeper blacks, HP5 has more mid-tones.


I feel like TMax400 and HP5 are sometimes basically the same film... I feel like it has more midtone range as well, while Tri-X is ultra contrasty (and therefore epic)
Feb 15 2015 9:27PM
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Laurent.
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DingoSeanI feel like TMax400 and HP5 are sometimes basically the same film... I feel like it has more midtone range as well, while Tri-X is ultra contrasty (and therefore epic)


Nah T-MAX has a much finer and a different kind of grain (tabular) then HP5/TRi-X, HP5 is indeed 'flatter' then Tri-X, T-MAX is again flatter with more highlight contrast and more detail. Less forgiving though.

Also Ilford needs some support, it's already a miracle that company has existed for so long.




I wonder how this would develop...

maximum #artz.
Feb 16 2015 4:06AM
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Mkvackay
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suuuper stoked that i sold 2 prints of these, each 20x60 inches




Alpenglow - Bridgers by Mike Kvackay on 500px
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