My favourite film, having tried so many others. With my M3 plus 50mm Summicron APO I get results just as good as my M10M (which I don't really use anymore), and just using the Sunny 16 Rule.
I have a roll of XP2 just sat on my desk and I can see from your images I need to put this through one of my cameras but which one? That is my dilema..🤔😲😁
These are really good photos Jason! I love your enthusiasm too, it really shines through in the video - you're like a cool film photography Jeff Goldblum haha! Keep up the good work mate.
Hi mate. Thanks for this vid. Just ordered a bunch of this film in 35mm and 120. Can't wait to shoot it. I'm on the Chiba Pacific Coast these days but been in JP for more than 30 years and done my time in Tokyo. Appreciate your content, bud!
@@angelinoschintu hey hey! Thank you! I really think this is the most versatile film out there "monochromatically" speaking. Let me know how it goes! I'm sure Chiba will look pretty amazing with this stock! 🙇🏼♂️🇯🇵
@@TokyoGritandGrain Will do. I'm shooting 35mm on a Minolta X-700, and the 120 on a Mamiya 645 1000s Gold Lizard I just got on Ebay. Being an Aussie from Perth I'm loving the country-sea lifestyle! 😎
Love XP-2! I shoot 120 in my mamiya 6 with a 50mm lens at EI 100. The negs are so easy to print or scan! Sharp, grain free, and man oh man is that latitude amazing! Nice work displayed in your video! Spent some time in Tokyo recently, shooting Polaroid. What a blast! Can’t wait to get back there!
It's such a great stock! I'm actually editing another video about it now! Thanks for chiming in and enjoying my work. Tokyo is definitely a blast and I'd actually like to see some of those polaroids! ✌🏼🙏🏼
@@TokyoGritandGrain There’s just something about I-Type B&W that I find addicting. Nearly the opposite characteristics of XP-2 😆! The way it transforms what it captures is magical. The only camera I took on that trip was my I-2, that’s how committed I was. Or crazy… maybe a bit of both!
Super awesome! So listen, it's not just the film, I'm sure you had a lot to do with it, as well. It's a great stock and very versatile. Did you use a camera that allows you to change the ISO? If so, try doing that when day turns into evening, etc. and let me know what you think. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised. Thanks for chiming in!
@@TokyoGritandGrain I used my Canon EF and I've now got a Zeiss Ikon Nettar with a roll of 120mm XP2 Super in, I think I have around 4-5 shots before I can get it developed.
I am a big fan of XP2... also, love the convenience of C41. Just got some 120 back today and the blacks are just so "textured". Great for low key portraits. Love your shots! I even have some XP1 that expired in 1994 left! I made a video about using that in a Yashica LM from 1959 on my channel.
Oh! Right on! I'm gonna check out your video this evening, for sure. Yeah, there's something about this stock that hits in so many ways. I'm quite fond of heading into the evenings and knowing everything's gonna turn out right! The 120 looks so good, too. I'm using a Yashica D for that and I'm always impressed. Thanks for chiming in!
@@CanoeToNewOrleans Ahoy! I develop my XP2 with D76 *stock* at 20º for 13.5 mins. Gentle agitation 8x every 30 seconds. I wash for a couple minutes then use Ilford's Rapid Fixer and agitate for a minute or so. Wash, then I use Ilford's drying agent. You don't necessarily need to do that last one, but it helps with streaks and such. Also, for a long time, I never used anything other than D76 and wash. It's pretty easy. Don't get anxious. Just have a go! LMK how things turn out!
@@TokyoGritandGrain That's true. The drying agent takes the spots and streaks away. Plus, it's easier than using a hair dryer. Ok, sounds good. It's -28 here in Canada so I'll wait for the weather to warm up before I fire off the XP2. Thanks for the pointers.
Great work. Love the music in your vids , not sure if the algorithm appreciates copyrighted music and reduces your coverage. You certainly deserve more subs ! RUclips can be cruel and clumsy !
Hey hey! Thanks a ton for chiming in. YT is weird sometimes, and after having this channel for quite a while, there are a few factors that come into play, I suppose. Truthfully, I don't think many people are into film photography, as opposed to hype around the X100v or something. I don't know. Anywayyyy. Many thanks for dropping by.
@@TokyoGritandGrain just bought some actually, if I shoot at 800 or 1600 iso with normal development, it would result in a more grainy picture right? Still very new to this!
@@WoWMinGM That's correct! I develop mine as if it was 400ISO. That's 13min 30 secs with Kodak D76 at 20º C. I don't agitate very hard, just roll in my hands for 10 secs every 30 seconds. I've never had a problem. 1600 starts to look grainy and cool. LMK how it turns out. Fear not!
I want to try shooting with this film. If I change the ISO mid-roll-say from 400 to 200, or vice versa-how should I develop it? Should I treat it as ISO 200 or ISO 400 for development?
Hello! OK, so I make sure the developer is at 20 degrees Celsius and I develop the film for 13:30. I use a "roll and soft shake" for eight times every 30 seconds. I will reuse the D76 for about 20 times, so I put it back in the container after using. Rinse for a couple minutes. Pour Ilfostop into the tank and shake for a minute. Reuse, so back in the container it goes. Rinse for a couple minutes. Fill the tank back up with water and put a couple drops of Ilfotol in there to help with the drying. Swirl for 20 seconds or so. Take the reel out of the tank. Shake. Take film off reel and use two fingers as squeegee to get a lot of the water off. Hang with s-hook and clips (both ends - one for weight on the end) and hang for 30/40 minutes or until dry. SCAN! Woohoo!
@@TokyoGritandGrain You're the man, Mr. Garcia. Thank you. Do you dilute the D76 or just use it stock? Also, it looks like you don't use any fix in your process. Do you find the negatives fade over time?
@@TokyoGritandGrain Interesting. I didn't know Ilfostop could be used as a fixer. I thought it was only a stop bath. I developed a roll of XP2 a few days ago and the negatives are purple. Back to the drawing board.
@@TokyoGritandGrain Reminds me of Nanook of the North. It's a documentary filmed in Canada in the 1920s. It shows the life of Nanook, an Eskimo hunter. At one point during production, the director and Nanook were off camera discussing what to film. Nanook mentions that he's going walrus hunting, but he doesn't think it would be very interesting to film because walrus hunting is a pretty common activity. The director figures it's worth filming and it's one of the best scenes in the movie.
@@CanoeToNewOrleans Ohhh I love hearing things like this. And yeah, I pretty much go walrus hunting every day... and I appreciate it 100%. Thx for chiming in!
My favourite film, having tried so many others. With my M3 plus 50mm Summicron APO I get results just as good as my M10M (which I don't really use anymore), and just using the Sunny 16 Rule.
Ah! It's super cool hearing this. It's such a great stock!
@TokyoGritandGrain The only film I use now, other than Cinestill 800, for colour at night.
Well, that really really didn't suck. The music was icing on the cake.
Right on! Glad you dug it.
so many dope shots bro!!!!!!!
Thanks, my dude!
Thanks for the great images and review, short and to the point.
Thank you so much! 👍🏼
Thanks for the content! It's good that many people are returning to film, and it's good that there are people who talk about it!
Thank YOU! I'm doing the best I can, one roll at a time. 😁🙏🏼
One of your Best! I'm not into shooting black and white, but I am really into your b/w compositions!
I have a roll of XP2 just sat on my desk and I can see from your images I need to put this through one of my cameras but which one?
That is my dilema..🤔😲😁
It's not a bad dilemma to have! LMK how the roll looks after shooting! Wooo!
These are really good photos Jason! I love your enthusiasm too, it really shines through in the video - you're like a cool film photography Jeff Goldblum haha! Keep up the good work mate.
Heyo! Thank you so much! I appreciate it. I've been told about the Jeff Goldblum thing before! Very interesting. Heh. Thanks for chiming in!
Hi mate. Thanks for this vid. Just ordered a bunch of this film in 35mm and 120. Can't wait to shoot it. I'm on the Chiba Pacific Coast these days but been in JP for more than 30 years and done my time in Tokyo. Appreciate your content, bud!
@@angelinoschintu hey hey! Thank you! I really think this is the most versatile film out there "monochromatically" speaking. Let me know how it goes! I'm sure Chiba will look pretty amazing with this stock! 🙇🏼♂️🇯🇵
@@TokyoGritandGrain Will do. I'm shooting 35mm on a Minolta X-700, and the 120 on a Mamiya 645 1000s Gold Lizard I just got on Ebay. Being an Aussie from Perth I'm loving the country-sea lifestyle! 😎
Insanely good shots mate.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it.
I need to make a follow-up vid to this. It's such a great stock.
Love XP-2! I shoot 120 in my mamiya 6 with a 50mm lens at EI 100. The negs are so easy to print or scan! Sharp, grain free, and man oh man is that latitude amazing!
Nice work displayed in your video! Spent some time in Tokyo recently, shooting Polaroid. What a blast! Can’t wait to get back there!
It's such a great stock! I'm actually editing another video about it now! Thanks for chiming in and enjoying my work. Tokyo is definitely a blast and I'd actually like to see some of those polaroids! ✌🏼🙏🏼
@@TokyoGritandGrain There’s just something about I-Type B&W that I find addicting. Nearly the opposite characteristics of XP-2 😆! The way it transforms what it captures is magical. The only camera I took on that trip was my I-2, that’s how committed I was. Or crazy… maybe a bit of both!
Bought ebay Nikon fe and have 5 rolls of this coming for testing
@@mpstein1976 LMK what you think!
@@mpstein1976 Id love to hear your thoughts as well. 👍🏼
I've just shot my first roll of XP2 Super and I'm a complete novice to photography let alone analog photography and the pictures turned out great.
Super awesome! So listen, it's not just the film, I'm sure you had a lot to do with it, as well. It's a great stock and very versatile. Did you use a camera that allows you to change the ISO? If so, try doing that when day turns into evening, etc. and let me know what you think. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised. Thanks for chiming in!
@@TokyoGritandGrain I used my Canon EF and I've now got a Zeiss Ikon Nettar with a roll of 120mm XP2 Super in, I think I have around 4-5 shots before I can get it developed.
Very glad I found this video. Exactly what I was looking for!
Right on! I'm stoked to hear this. LMK what your results are!
I am a big fan of XP2... also, love the convenience of C41. Just got some 120 back today and the blacks are just so "textured". Great for low key portraits. Love your shots! I even have some XP1 that expired in 1994 left! I made a video about using that in a Yashica LM from 1959 on my channel.
Oh! Right on! I'm gonna check out your video this evening, for sure. Yeah, there's something about this stock that hits in so many ways. I'm quite fond of heading into the evenings and knowing everything's gonna turn out right! The 120 looks so good, too. I'm using a Yashica D for that and I'm always impressed. Thanks for chiming in!
Great photos. You have a good eye.
Right on! Thanks a ton!
I like XP2 also, and often develop it in B&W chemistry. Doing so gives it a different look with almost no grain.
I've been using D76 for a while and want to try Fuji's Microfiber developer. Should be interesting!
@@TokyoGritandGrain Hi Jason, I'm thinking of developing a roll of XP2 with D76, any pointers or advice?
@@CanoeToNewOrleans Ahoy! I develop my XP2 with D76 *stock* at 20º for 13.5 mins. Gentle agitation 8x every 30 seconds. I wash for a couple minutes then use Ilford's Rapid Fixer and agitate for a minute or so. Wash, then I use Ilford's drying agent. You don't necessarily need to do that last one, but it helps with streaks and such. Also, for a long time, I never used anything other than D76 and wash. It's pretty easy. Don't get anxious. Just have a go! LMK how things turn out!
@@TokyoGritandGrain That's true. The drying agent takes the spots and streaks away. Plus, it's easier than using a hair dryer. Ok, sounds good. It's -28 here in Canada so I'll wait for the weather to warm up before I fire off the XP2. Thanks for the pointers.
Awsome video👌👌👌
Just bought mine right now, using olympus trip35.
Really excited 😄
Thx! Oooh. Sounds like a cool combo. LMK how everything turns out!
@@TokyoGritandGrain im studying for university in japan, so itll take me probably a year to print the photos 😅
Might make a video about it tho👍
@@sageshroom4356 plz do!
Great work. Love the music in your vids , not sure if the algorithm appreciates copyrighted music and reduces your coverage. You certainly deserve more subs ! RUclips can be cruel and clumsy !
Hey hey! Thanks a ton for chiming in. YT is weird sometimes, and after having this channel for quite a while, there are a few factors that come into play, I suppose. Truthfully, I don't think many people are into film photography, as opposed to hype around the X100v or something. I don't know. Anywayyyy. Many thanks for dropping by.
Besutiful pictures, damn. And the grain is tasty.
Thanks! Yeah, it's a cool stock!
@@TokyoGritandGrain just bought some actually, if I shoot at 800 or 1600 iso with normal development, it would result in a more grainy picture right? Still very new to this!
@@WoWMinGM That's correct! I develop mine as if it was 400ISO. That's 13min 30 secs with Kodak D76 at 20º C. I don't agitate very hard, just roll in my hands for 10 secs every 30 seconds. I've never had a problem. 1600 starts to look grainy and cool. LMK how it turns out. Fear not!
@@WoWMinGM Oh, and I always dev as if it was ISO 400, no matter what my settings on my camera were. Make sense?
@@TokyoGritandGrain thank you!! It makes sense! I will let you know. Planning on going straight for 1600!
I want to try shooting with this film. If I change the ISO mid-roll-say from 400 to 200, or vice versa-how should I develop it? Should I treat it as ISO 200 or ISO 400 for development?
@@FlamedMapleSyrup thx for chiming in. I've always developed at 400 ISO with good results. My suggestion is to do the same. LMK how it goes for you! 🙂
Great video. Just picked up 4 x 36 rolls for £28 = $34 here in the uk at Boots which I think must have been a mistake and can’t wait to try it out!
That sounds AMAZING! Ha! What a deal. Yeah, let me know how you like it. I'm always interested to hear what people say. Cheers!
Got that film too and hope it can be developed via HC110 developer. Fingers crossed cause I think I made a mistake not buying just the standard HP5..
OH! I'm actually pretty interested in hearing about the results. Chime in when it's done!
Hi Jason, do you mind if I ask what your process is for developing XP2 with D76? What steps do you follow?
You bet! Give me a bit and I'll type out something in depth! 👍🏼🙏🏼
Hello! OK, so I make sure the developer is at 20 degrees Celsius and I develop the film for 13:30.
I use a "roll and soft shake" for eight times every 30 seconds.
I will reuse the D76 for about 20 times, so I put it back in the container after using.
Rinse for a couple minutes.
Pour Ilfostop into the tank and shake for a minute. Reuse, so back in the container it goes.
Rinse for a couple minutes.
Fill the tank back up with water and put a couple drops of Ilfotol in there to help with the drying. Swirl for 20 seconds or so.
Take the reel out of the tank. Shake.
Take film off reel and use two fingers as squeegee to get a lot of the water off.
Hang with s-hook and clips (both ends - one for weight on the end) and hang for 30/40 minutes or until dry.
SCAN! Woohoo!
@@TokyoGritandGrain You're the man, Mr. Garcia. Thank you. Do you dilute the D76 or just use it stock? Also, it looks like you don't use any fix in your process. Do you find the negatives fade over time?
@@CanoeToNewOrleans I use the D76 at stock. No dilutions. The Ilfostop is the fixer I use. ;) I hope you have fun with all this! LMK the results!
@@TokyoGritandGrain Interesting. I didn't know Ilfostop could be used as a fixer. I thought it was only a stop bath. I developed a roll of XP2 a few days ago and the negatives are purple. Back to the drawing board.
I'll try it
It's good stuff. LMK how it goes.
Well I know what film I’m trying next.
Yeahhh! It's a stellar stock! LMK what you think after dev, print, etc.
So, with what do you develop it? C41 as far as I know is not allowed for private users here in Japan!?
I use D76. I've just been using this developer forever, seems to work great!
@@TokyoGritandGrain good to know, I have some right now. Will give that a try 🙌🏻
Are you living around Gakugeidaigaku?
はい！住むには良い場所です。その地域は好きですか？
@@TokyoGritandGrain昔住んでいました。懐かしい場所です🙇
Rad!
Gracias, Tomodachi.
It seems like a person never has to go very far in Japan to take great photos.
It's definitely a thing. I suppose because I'm a foreigner in this place and so many things seem interesting in a way I'm *still not used to. :)
@@TokyoGritandGrain Reminds me of Nanook of the North. It's a documentary filmed in Canada in the 1920s. It shows the life of Nanook, an Eskimo hunter. At one point during production, the director and Nanook were off camera discussing what to film. Nanook mentions that he's going walrus hunting, but he doesn't think it would be very interesting to film because walrus hunting is a pretty common activity. The director figures it's worth filming and it's one of the best scenes in the movie.
@@CanoeToNewOrleans Ohhh I love hearing things like this. And yeah, I pretty much go walrus hunting every day... and I appreciate it 100%. Thx for chiming in!
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