Black & Whitening

Did you know that any colour film can be made B&W?

That’s right, friends!

There may be film and developer-specific recipes based on temperature and box ISO…but quite honestly, stand-development is the way to go:

1:100 Rodinal, and let stand for one hour, at 20-24 degrees Celcius. Agitate briefly at 20 minute intervals. Stop bath and fix as normal.

This is a variety of colour films developed in Rodinal–even Eastman 250D Cinema! (Remove the Remjet first). The technique seems to deal nicely with highlights, and preserve detail in the shadows…giving a decent amount of latitude with exposure.

3 thoughts on “Black & Whitening

  1. -N- says:

    As always, good to see your posts. This is a great series, especially of the kids and seeing them growing up. All of these are enjoyable, but I do especially like your sharp portraits and blurred backgrounds. Enjoy!

      • -N- says:

        Thanks, Mark! Summer is hot but pleasant. Sorry about all the fires in Canada – such loss and damage. Enjoy yourself, and post more often!! – N

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