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KungPOW · 08-04-2008, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by germar

Folks:

I find that one of the most attractive things about shooting film is the wonderful, organic quality of the grain. While digital filters can come close, it just doesn't match the "real thing" of film emulsion. There's something "right" about it to my eye. I've played with Kodak 200 and 400 Gold, and I just love the results from my film scanner. I want more grain, please!

Due to living limitations (wife) I do not have the ability to set up a processing lab, so I'm locked into what I can get from the Walgreens or Target labs. What films (both B&W and color) should I try to get the most grain texture from my negs? Is there anything in-the-camera I can do to enhance the effect?

Thanks!

germar

Germar,

Your question and this thread was the push I needed (Thanks Titrisol!), and I developed a roll with caffenol! If interested here is the thread:

Can I get Caffenol at Starbucks?

Yup. It made some grain!

Eric.

08-04-2008, 12:17 AM	#33
KungPOW Loyal Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Gallery Photos: 50 Posts: 447	Originally Posted by germar Folks: I find that one of the most attractive things about shooting film is the wonderful, organic quality of the grain. While digital filters can come close, it just doesn't match the "real thing" of film emulsion. There's something "right" about it to my eye. I've played with Kodak 200 and 400 Gold, and I just love the results from my film scanner. I want more grain, please! Due to living limitations (wife) I do not have the ability to set up a processing lab, so I'm locked into what I can get from the Walgreens or Target labs. What films (both B&W and color) should I try to get the most grain texture from my negs? Is there anything in-the-camera I can do to enhance the effect? Thanks! germar Germar, Your question and this thread was the push I needed (Thanks Titrisol!), and I developed a roll with caffenol! If interested here is the thread: Can I get Caffenol at Starbucks? Yup. It made some grain! Eric.