I like the combination of Ilford HP5 Plus and Microdol-X Developer (I am using vintage packets of the latter; once it’s gone it’s gone so I will need to switch to the equivalent from other suppliers). It was a very dull day light-wise in the Beaches recently when I shot this but film/developer combination managed to pick out enough contrast.
Hasselblad 500CM, 50mm/f4 Distagon lens
Ilford HP5+ film, developed in stock Microdol-X
This caught my eye recently while out in Leslieville.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3, Xenotar lens
Ilford Pan F+ film, developed in Rodinal
I have decided to start a still life project this week. Not bowls of fruit and bottles of wine (not that there is anything wrong with those as subjects of course!) But objects I find interesting. This is a manual drill that belonged to my late father-in-law, who could make or repair anything.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3 with Xenotar lens and Rollinar #1 close-up attachment
Ilford Pan F+ film, developed in Rodinal
Today, a slightly more close-up view from my favourite stand of trees in High Park.
Mamiya RZ67, Rollei RPX25 film developed in Rodinal
I finally finished a roll that that been sitting in my Rolleiflex for a number of months, long enough that I had forgotten that it had some images of St. Louis. I am finding that Kodak TMX 400 film and Microdol-X developer make a nice combination!
Rolleiflex 3.5E3, Xenotar lens
Kodak TMax 400 developed in Microdol-X stock
On the shores of Lake Ontario, this tree is more stump than anything, but still manages to produce a few leaves. There is nothing strong than the will to live it seems. From a technical point of view, I do like the combination of Microdol-X developer and HP5+.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3. Xenotar lens
Ilford HP5+ film, developed in Microdol-X (stock)
At High Park again, in my medium format fine grain film mode. I like images where there are anonymous figures in the distance.
Mamiya RZ67, Ilford Pan F+ film
developed in Rodinal
This spot in High Park has been featured below, but this time the image was created from a slightly different angle. I quite like the look of RPX25 in medium format!
Mamiya RZ67, 65mm/f4.5 C lens
Rollei RPX25 film, developed in Rodinal
Back to one of my happy places in High Park. I continue to be on a bit of a fine grain slow speed film kick. Rollei RPX25 is another amazing film, but you have to get the exposure right. (It really doesn’t like over-exposure). It has a nice snappy contrast, making it perfect for dull days).
Mamiya RZ67, Rollei RPX25 film, developed in Rodinal
At the entrance to the Glen Stewart Ravine in The Beaches is a canoe that has been worked into a garden.
Mamiya RZ67, Kodak Ektar 100 film
My Third Eye 