sebastian_galbo1 Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I'm entering a photo contest and was wondering about any grainy film....I really like the effect. What are some films out there that are grainy? thanks for any positive input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen sullivan Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 HP5+ @ 1600 or 3200 in Agfa's Rodinal see: http://digitaltruth.com/devchart.html/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark feldstein Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Greetings Sebastian: Higher speed b&w films tend to be grainy by virtue of their increased silver content. It seems you're on the right track with films like HP5. Tri-x, my favorite b&w film, has wide exposure latitude and can appear to be quite grainy even when exposed at 400 when it's processed in warmer developers, even D-76. Try pushing Tri-X to say 1600 or even 3200 and take a look at it when processed in Acufine. Also, the higher the magnification in terms of print size, the greater the grain will appear. Films rated at 3200 ISO can look pretty grainy too, especially when pushed to 6400. And, btw, if you transfer a normal b&w neg to orthographic / lithographic film, you can get some really unique strictly pure black and pure white effects with large grain structure. Take it light. Mark Feldstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnashings Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 big grain: -small film (35mm) -fast film (traditional 400's or the Delta/Tmax3200) -push by a stop or two -develop in Rodinal (low dilution like 1+25 or even 1+10) or Dektol (yes its a paper developer, yes it will work). -print big, print CONTRASTY. very high contrast brings out grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 APX-400 Rodinal 1-50 35mm Lucky 400 Rodinal 1-25 35mm. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank.schifano Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Peter put it most succinctly. You may not have to push the film a stop or so though if you fulfill the other conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_l1 Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I've been following that path last months and my best advice is a mix of all the above. Small format, Delta3200 or TMZ in quite diluted rodinal, say 1+50 or 1+100. The more diluted the better, but you must respect a minimum amount of the stock solution of Rodina. If you just want grain and not lots of contrast don't push the film. Diluted rodinal will make you lose a whole stop (regarding the former films you'll be around 400) but you will see nice little balls forming the image. You will have to tune the combination but I do think you will like the results! Try it for portraits and landscapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_waller Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Delta 3200 or TMax 3200 in Rodinal. Or try pushing HP5 to 3200 in Ilford PQ Universal (dilute 1+6, 20 C, 8 minutes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_rankin1 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Most reponses here have addressed the films that I would use for grain. What I would add is that more even lighting will help you get good results. My best reults with grain have been in lighting that would maybe be too flat 'normally.' Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnashings Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Javi, With Rodinal (at least in my experience) the dilution vs grain relationship is quite opposite to your advice; high dilution, smaller, less distinct grain(1+50, 1+100). Low dilution, big grain. With most developers (such as D76 or Perceptol) the relationship is quite opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gale Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I like grain too. Grain is our friend and grain is a darn sight more pleasing in a photo than pixels. However, I have never won a photo contest with a grainy photo, mildly grainy or wildy grainy. A real shame I know. I guess most judges can't get past the sharp and smooth look, which is why so many digital photos win. Still, I shoot all kinds of film and live grainy films a lot. 3200Tmax gets shot a lot. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_appleyard Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Delta or T-Max 3200 in Dektol, 75F, shoot with a wide angle lens or a normal lens from a distance and enlarge the snot out of the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromoslawpirx Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You guys got it all wrong! ;) big grain = HIE + Big pring + high contrast enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromoslawpirx Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Yes, for nice grainy photos see Lee Frost or Tim Rudman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmPhotography-DuaneHorne Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I. Very very recEnTly trieD IlforD 3200 pushed to 6400 in 35mm format. I loved it. Even some underexposed shots were great because of the mood that the grain and contrast provided. And yes HIE was the best of the best. May a plague be on the Kodak house for ceasing production of this wonderful product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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