HP5 cropped to show grain structure ConclusionĬ41 colour film can be processed in standard black & white chemicals to good effect. The cropped images are an identically-sized area (10 x 7mm) of the frame: The black & white film showed normal tonal range (it was a dull day when both films were shot) but more distinctive grain. Inspection of the films under a loupe showed that the colour negative had low contrast and a long tonal scale together with fine grain this is consistent with expectations for standard C41 processing. The levels were adjusted in Photoshop to give a full tonal range on the histogram but no other manipulation. Vuescan was set to auto-expose and give 2 passes for each frame, which I’ve found significantly reduces noise. The films were scanned using the same scanner and software (Epson V750 and Vuescan). Ilford HP5+ was given 6 minutes at 20C in Rodinal diluted 1+25, 1 minute stop bath, 5 minutes fix. The C41 film was given 18 minutes at 20C in Rodinal diluted 1+25, 1 minute stop bath, 5 minutes fix. I used the same development time for the C41 film as the Massive Dev Chart recommends for Ilford XP2 (a C41 b&w negative film), so if you want to use a different developer go ahead! I had some out-of-date 35mm C41 colour print film (Kodak GC-400, a cheap, consumer-level ISO400 film, no longer available) and wondered what would happen if I processed it in my normal black & white developer, Rodinal (actually ADOX Adonal, which is identical to the original AGFA formula), so I fired off a roll of the colour film followed by a roll of black & white film at the same ISO400 setting, which I processed in the same chemistry for comparison. Not only is it identical to processing black & white film but the fine grain and wide exposure latitude of C41 colour film is preserved in a black & white negative.ģ5mm colour print film can still be obtained in most city high streets, at least in the UK, and provides an available and low-cost alternative to regular b&w negatives for those willing to process and digitise their film. Yes, we can develop 120 film in a range of print sizes, from 5x4” to 8x8”.I have had promising results developing colour print film in standard black & white chemicals. Yes, we process all types of disposable camera films, including underwater disposable cameras! Grab one of our WOW! Disposable Cameras and get the film processed for FREE. Yes, you can request to have your colour films printed in black and white. Yes, we can save your photos to a CD, DVD or USB, and also provide you with a digital download via WeTransfer. Can I get a digital copy of my camera film? Standard photo size options are 6x4”, 7x5” and 8圆”, but we can offer other enlargements. Prices vary between film types, but start at £5 per extra set when developing 35mm film. Yes, you can order as many extra photo sets as you need. Can I order extra sets when I get my film processed? If you would like to develop other film types, please check with your local store. We can process many types of film, including 35mm film, APS, 110/120, 120 film, E6 slide film, black and white film.
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