I'll admit the cool name attracted me to this film, but so did the incredibly low price of just $6.90 per roll. The only film cheaper in cost at my local shop is the Kentmere at just under $6.00 per roll.
So before even loading the film, this brand had already scored two positive points. It could only get better from here ... right? Well, maybe not.
A little more grain than I would expect with 100 speed film, but that could be due to the development in Cinestill DF96. I'm only basing my opinions and decisions on using the film in this developer, as it's my developer of choice. I'm fully aware (for the skeptics) that there are much better developers out there, but I choose to shoot the film I like, using the cameras I like, and the developer I like ... regardless of popular opinions or thoughts of others. It's my hobby, and the idea is to use the film/developer that works for me, not someone else.
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Moody Black & White Fog Photography with Kentmere 400 and Mamiya M645 Medium Format 120 Film Camera1/28/2024
A day of moody fog photography is the best use of black and white film I can think of! Gloomy days offer an excellent pallet for any kind of black and white shooting. Regardless of whether you using digital or film, a day of mood photography is always good for the soul!
For this outing, I chose Kentmere 400 speed medium format film in my Mamiya M645 camera with an incredibly sharp 55-110mm Mamiya C zoom lens. I hand-developed the film in Cinestill DF96 Monobath developer (no fixer needed).
Today was a good day of medium format photography. It's a been a long time that I've wanted to be able to say that, and now I can, thanks to my low-budget Mamiya M645 and Mamiya 55-110mm f/4.5 zoom. The camera is a basic model, and easy to operate. Fortunately, the levers, buttons, latches, crank and shutter all work as expected, and the lens is tact sharp.
I shot two rolls of Kentmere 100 on a day featuring dull, grey skies. This didn't stop me, however, as I had the urge to burn through these rolls and test the camera and film, and get them developed all in the same day in Cinestill DF96 Mono Bath (no fixer required). This, regardless of the actual photos, was a success. Street Photography on Kentmere 400 Black & White Film and my Mamiya M645 Medium Format Camera1/14/2024
My first roll of Kentmere 400 medium format 120 film in my new-to-me Mamiya M645 medium format camera was the recently released Kentmere 400 black and white pan film. I've come to love this film with my 35mm shooting, and see no reason so far to change that opinion with this first roll of medium format size.
I wander the streets of Indianapolis in search of 15 quick frames of images (and they do go quick!) that I could run through the camera, then get home and hand-develop the roll in Cinestill DF96 mono developer. I will have an upcoming video on this developing process, which I also love!
In this video I review an inexpensive, yet sharp and effective budget zoom lens that works great for general photography with the Fuji X-T1. This mid-level budget system is all you need for everything from personal/family photography to paid photo sessions.
While this prime lens lacks the high-quality glass of some of it's big brothers, it's still worth every bit of it's price (under $150 used), and I see no reason to upgrade unless I need a longer zoom. |
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