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Title: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: gothamtomato on February 21, 2017, 02:25:56 PM
I thought you guys would enjoy this article about photojournalist Peter DaSilva who still shoots film, from the B&H Explora blog:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/why-i-switched-kodak-ilford-black-and-white-negative-films?BI=4906 (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/why-i-switched-kodak-ilford-black-and-white-negative-films?BI=4906)

To me the fact that he switched films is the least interesting part of this article. It's all the rest that I love, and his photos are lovely.
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: 02Pilot on February 21, 2017, 02:39:41 PM
I read that piece when it was first published. He does do some nice work. Unfortunately, it also makes me want a wide-angle Rolleiflex.
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: gothamtomato on February 21, 2017, 02:49:36 PM
I think we've all got that same affliction: See camera, want camera!
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: astrobeck on February 21, 2017, 03:25:05 PM
thanks for this one,
I like getting a deeper look at how a photographer goes about his day and work flow.
 :)


And double "the see camera, want camera"...
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: Faintandfuzzy on February 21, 2017, 04:31:18 PM
Great article.  Thanks for sharing this.
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: Francois on February 21, 2017, 10:39:37 PM
Unfortunately, it also makes me want a wide-angle Rolleiflex.
Too broke to get one... I wonder if I can find some adapter lenses for my Yashicamat?
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: jojonas~ on February 23, 2017, 11:13:47 AM
Unfortunately, it also makes me want a wide-angle Rolleiflex.
Too broke to get one... I wonder if I can find some adapter lenses for my Yashicamat?
a bit rare aren't they? pretty soft from what I hear, so they seem good! :)
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: Late Developer on February 23, 2017, 12:24:23 PM
Unfortunately, it also makes me want a wide-angle Rolleiflex.
Too broke to get one... I wonder if I can find some adapter lenses for my Yashicamat?
a bit rare aren't they? pretty soft from what I hear, so they seem good! :)

They are pricey.  Aperture in London currently has a "User" condition one up for £1,390.  If you want sharp as a tack equivalent, a Mamiya C330 + 55mm lenses is a better option, IMO.  A bit heavier, I'll admit, but much as I really like Rollei TLR's, I'd struggle to part with that sort of money for one....
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: calbisu on February 23, 2017, 03:03:19 PM
Nice reading, thanks for sharing  ;D
Title: Re: Why I Switched: Kodak to Ilford Black-and-White Negative Films
Post by: Francois on February 23, 2017, 03:14:16 PM
Unfortunately, it also makes me want a wide-angle Rolleiflex.
Too broke to get one... I wonder if I can find some adapter lenses for my Yashicamat?
a bit rare aren't they? pretty soft from what I hear, so they seem good! :)

They are pricey.  Aperture in London currently has a "User" condition one up for £1,390.  If you want sharp as a tack equivalent, a Mamiya C330 + 55mm lenses is a better option, IMO.  A bit heavier, I'll admit, but much as I really like Rollei TLR's, I'd struggle to part with that sort of money for one....
Yikes! That is actually about 1/3 of what I paid for my car!