Ilford XP2 thread

lbenac · 06-20-2009, 07:22 PM

Hello,

The thread "

Lets see those ''film'' shots" is becoming gigantic and so is "Show us your grain! ". I was thinking that there is enough critical mass so that every major type of film could have its own thread. That way when doing a search for the film you are interested in, you would geta lot of examples.

What do you guys think about this?

Cheers,

Luc

lbenac · 06-20-2009, 07:29 PM

Example of XP2.
Shot with SMC-M 50mm F1.7 and SMC-M 150mm F3.5.

And finally a break.....

Cheers,

Luc

**gofour3** · 06-20-2009, 07:38 PM

Nice shots Luc, did you take the third one from the Seabus or North Van?

Yes I agree each film should have its own thread, I previously started one for FomaPan R.

I'll resurrect that thread next week, after I get some more scans back from ABC.

Phil.

lbenac · 06-20-2009, 10:26 PM

Thanks.
All the shots are from Harborview Park in North Van.
I heard about Fomapan in another forum - is that a film that replaces an AGFA film something like that?
It supposed tobevery good.

Cheers,

Luc

**gofour3** · 06-20-2009, 11:12 PM

Yes FomaPan R is the AGFA Scala replacement, here is the link to the film thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/57018-fomapan-...rsal-film.html

Nesster · 06-22-2009, 02:01 PM

Luc, lovely tones there.

I really like XP2, I had piles of it at one point... now I have a pile of BW400CN instead, depended on the deal. I wish I were observant enough to really know the details of differences between the two films, past the most gross

I use XP2 with all my cameras, including the 120 med fmt ones, where it really gives a long tonal gradient. Here's a sampling, mainly with Pentax gear but other cameras too.

r2 filter, smc-a 2.8/28, KX

smc-a 2.8/28, KX

DA 16-45, Program Plus

Yashinon DX 2.8/35, TL Electro X

Jupiter-12, Fed-3

1937 Certo Super Sport Dolly, Ludwig-Dresden Victar 7.5cm

Jake67 · 06-22-2009, 02:29 PM

Olympus OM-1. 1.8 XP2

lbenac · 06-22-2009, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Jake67

Olympus OM-1. 1.8 XP2

Well that one is not SHARP enough

I am wondering what hot coals would do in B&W.....

Cheers,

Luc

lbenac · 06-22-2009, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

Luc, lovely tones there.

I really like XP2, I had piles of it at one point... now I have a pile of BW400CN instead, depended on the deal. I wish I were observant enough to really know the details of differences between the two films, past the most gross

I use XP2 with all my cameras, including the 120 med fmt ones, where it really gives a long tonal gradient. Here's a sampling, mainly with Pentax gear but other cameras too.

I am still trying out a lot of films - and at this point i am not sure I could do a blind-folded test

either. That said I think that the film that get the most my attention in B&W is Tri-X. It just has this strong contrast and look "from the past" that gets me ticking. I still have to try Agfa ATX 100 and TMax 100 and 400.

Nice pictures, and I am glad to see that the Stock Exchange is still standing after the last months!

Cheers,

Luc

Nesster · 06-24-2009, 04:10 AM

Fantastic feet!

Keeping this thread up top... XP2, FE with light leak, Micro Nikkor 55/3.5

titrisol · 06-24-2009, 05:04 AM

Old picture, XP2 in a Zeiss Contessa

jgredline · 06-24-2009, 07:12 AM

One of my fav places to eat.
XP-2 400, SP2, TAK35

jgredline · 06-24-2009, 07:13 AM

This is a painting on the side of a hill.

06-20-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Ilford XP2 thread Hello, The thread " Lets see those ''film'' shots" is becoming gigantic and so is "Show us your grain! ". I was thinking that there is enough critical mass so that every major type of film could have its own thread. That way when doing a search for the film you are interested in, you would geta lot of examples. What do you guys think about this? Cheers, Luc

06-22-2009, 02:01 PM	#6
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Luc, lovely tones there. I really like XP2, I had piles of it at one point... now I have a pile of BW400CN instead, depended on the deal. I wish I were observant enough to really know the details of differences between the two films, past the most gross I use XP2 with all my cameras, including the 120 med fmt ones, where it really gives a long tonal gradient. Here's a sampling, mainly with Pentax gear but other cameras too. r2 filter, smc-a 2.8/28, KX smc-a 2.8/28, KX DA 16-45, Program Plus Yashinon DX 2.8/35, TL Electro X Jupiter-12, Fed-3 1937 Certo Super Sport Dolly, Ludwig-Dresden Victar 7.5cm Last edited by Nesster; 06-22-2009 at 02:08 PM.

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06-20-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313 Original Poster	Example of XP2. Shot with SMC-M 50mm F1.7 and SMC-M 150mm F3.5. And finally a break..... Cheers, Luc

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gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Nice shots Luc, did you take the third one from the Seabus or North Van? Yes I agree each film should have its own thread, I previously started one for FomaPan R. I'll resurrect that thread next week, after I get some more scans back from ABC. Phil.

06-20-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313 Original Poster	Thanks. All the shots are from Harborview Park in North Van. I heard about Fomapan in another forum - is that a film that replaces an AGFA film something like that? It supposed tobevery good. Cheers, Luc

06-20-2009, 11:12 PM	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Yes FomaPan R is the AGFA Scala replacement, here is the link to the film thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/57018-fomapan-...rsal-film.html

06-22-2009, 02:29 PM	#7
Jake67 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roanoke, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 74	Olympus OM-1. 1.8 XP2

06-22-2009, 03:33 PM	#8
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jake67 Olympus OM-1. 1.8 XP2 Well that one is not SHARP enough I am wondering what hot coals would do in B&W..... Cheers, Luc

06-22-2009, 03:42 PM	#9
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nesster Luc, lovely tones there. I really like XP2, I had piles of it at one point... now I have a pile of BW400CN instead, depended on the deal. I wish I were observant enough to really know the details of differences between the two films, past the most gross I use XP2 with all my cameras, including the 120 med fmt ones, where it really gives a long tonal gradient. Here's a sampling, mainly with Pentax gear but other cameras too. I am still trying out a lot of films - and at this point i am not sure I could do a blind-folded test either. That said I think that the film that get the most my attention in B&W is Tri-X. It just has this strong contrast and look "from the past" that gets me ticking. I still have to try Agfa ATX 100 and TMax 100 and 400. Nice pictures, and I am glad to see that the Stock Exchange is still standing after the last months! Cheers, Luc

06-24-2009, 04:10 AM	#10
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Fantastic feet! Keeping this thread up top... XP2, FE with light leak, Micro Nikkor 55/3.5

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titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,851	Old picture, XP2 in a Zeiss Contessa

06-24-2009, 07:12 AM	#12
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	One of my fav places to eat. XP-2 400, SP2, TAK35

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jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	This is a painting on the side of a hill.