Which 35mm film would you recommend?

[Olkka]

I wouldnt, the 1980s are over man!

The 2000s - where people got excited about low res digital photos of middle-of-the-road derps/mines with watermarks and borders - are also over

 

[tweek]

Horses for courses.

 

[tarkovsky]

I'd definitely mess about with cheap film for a start and see what happens. A big part of the enjoyment of film (for me) is the surprise and the imperfections vs digital.

Obviously film is an acquired taste, but anyone who doesn't like it is wrong

 

[tarkovsky]

Just to add - I've recently taken some indoor low light pics on Kentmere 400 and it's reminded me that ilford HP5+ performs noticably better in those conditions, so is probably worth spending the extra couple of quid if you're using it somewhere derpy where the lighting isn't great.

The Kentmere stuff tends to work better when you've got decent light imho

 

[TheTimeChamber]

I prefer Ilford Delta 100 for B&W, and Porta 400 or Cinestill for colour negative. Gave up with slide film, scanning was too problematic for me

 

[Verti]

Just to add - I've recently taken some indoor low light pics on Kentmere 400 and it's reminded me that ilford HP5+ performs noticably better in those conditions, so is probably worth spending the extra couple of quid if you're using it somewhere derpy where the lighting isn't great.

The Kentmere stuff tends to work better when you've got decent light imho

Hmmm ok, thanks. I've got the Kentmere already so I might as well run it through and see what comes out.

Hopefully once I get around to developing and scanning and whatnot I can score some constructive criticism and take it from there.

What's derpy? To me a derp is a stupid, annoying or otherwise contemptible person.

 

[tarkovsky]

Hmmm ok, thanks. I've got the Kentmere already so I might as well run it through and see what comes out.

Hopefully once I get around to developing and scanning and whatnot I can score some constructive criticism and take it from there.

What's derpy? To me a derp is a stupid, annoying or otherwise contemptible person.

Derp = derelict place

 

[Boomstick84]

Kentmere is definitely a great budget film to learn with before dipping into more expensive stocks. Personnaly I like Ilford HP5+ for everyday stuff and Delta 100 if its for something a bit more special but I love any of the Ilford B&W films to be honest.

Colour film wise I've always been a fan of Kodak Ektar 100. Prices on that (well pretty much all Kodak films really) have gone a bit mental now but it's a beautiful fine grain colour film and I love it for long exposure night stuff.

If you don't already have a dedicated light meter I'd recomend looking at some of the light meter apps on your smart phone, especially if your shooting low light stuff. Really helped me with getting decent exposures when I first started shooting film.

Have fun with it though and please post some stuff up in the film forum, always love to see more film!

 

[wormster]

I have a light meter for sale if anyone wants it, I will post details later today when I have finished work

 

[drhowser]

It so much depends on your situation, but my favourites are reala, ektar, acros, neopan and ektarchrome. honourable mention for old velvia too.

Just wish I was brave enough to use film properly for exploring, but I rarely am.