HP5: Pushed, Pulled and Straight
January 5th, 2008
Hexar RF, ZM Biogon 35, HP5@800, Ilfosol S 1+14
Hexar RF, ZM Biogon 35, HP5@200, Tmax Dev 1+9
Hexar RF, ZM Biogon 35, HP5@400, Ilfosol S 1+14
HP5 is plastic in the best sense of that word. If the digital camera manufacturers release some rogue virus that destroys every emulsion except for HP5, I could happily continue shooting B&W, but let’s hope that doesn’t happen.
BTW, you shouldn’t interpret that as meaning HP5 will be the only thing I’m shooting. I’ve souped my last roll of it for a while, and a pile of Delta 400 and TriX is waiting in the wings.
January 5th, 2008
seeing those frames makes me want to try hp5 again. lovely.
January 5th, 2008
I always thought HP5 had an interesting character - deeper blacks than Tri-X (totally unscientific conclusion). I have been enduringly loyal to Tri-X, but I must admit - there is a lot to be said for the old Ilford approach.
Still my favorite photo site. You actually - overused word - inspire me to return to B&W photography. So busy with earning a living right now, putting two daughters through school, that I seldom pick up one of my treasured cameras and do what I really enjoy doing. Please keep it up - there are so few genuine photographers on the web. Everyone is selling something. You are different.
My best to you and Kate - your incredibly patient model.
Max
January 5th, 2008
Thanks, Bernhard.
Max, thanks for your kind words. I hope you do find time for photography. I find I have to sneak it in 15 minutes at a time, but it’s worth it.
HP5 does have a slightly different look. I don’t know if the blacks are deeper, but I think they look at little cleaner.
January 8th, 2008
I also am inspired. I am impressed not only withe the sheer quality of the image, but the beauty of composition and model as well. Very well done.
January 8th, 2008
I like the chrisler shot very much …. then Hp5 @ 800 … must give it a try,
ciao
March 7th, 2008
Cool site. Thank you.