Cross Processed Film

From Wikipedia: Cross processing (sometimes abbreviated Xpro) is the deliberate processing of photographic film in a chemical solution intended for a different type of film. Color cross processed photographs are often characterized by unnatural colors and high contrast. The results of cross processing differ from case to case, as the results are determined by many factors such as the make and type of the film used, the amount of light exposed onto the film and the chemical used to develop the film.

In the case of these three rolls of film, I used slide film and had it processed in C-41 chemicals. I used different films and different cameras and got some pretty fun results. The Agfa crossbird film has been created for Xpro and has an unmistakable green tint to it; which if you've read this blog before know I adore green. It really popped in some of the macro flower shots and the beach sunset is out of this world. I also really dug the graveyard shots.

The Kodak Ektachrome Tungsten film was a purchase of mine back in the days when I worked at Milford Camera Shop. I originally purchased it to take slide shots of paintings in art galleries. The film is balanced for indoor lighting without a flash, so when you use it outdoors, it casted blue. Plus it was cross processed, so it went even farther in the color shift. For a film that's easily 12 years old and has not been kept in the fridge, I was shocked that anything came out at all! I did rate the film a stop slower than what it really was to make up for the expired film. I was really happy that I ventured down to Smiles Entertainment, aka Milford Amusement Center, because it's since been torn down. There was definitely some anxiety not knowing if the shots would come out on such an old film. I like the fact that I took photos of a place that doesn't exist anymore on a film that's long been discontinued.

Finally, I rushed through a roll on my medium format camera because I wanted to see how it would size up. I need to shoot more film on this camera! The results are so tack sharp! I managed to get both a blue tint and a green tint on this film. When I overexposed it, it leaned more green. Anyway, enough talking, enjoy the photos!

Agfa Crossbird 35mm Film

Kodak Ektachrome Tungsten 35mm Film

Fuji Provia 100, Medium Format Film

All film was developed and scanned by my buddies at Old School Photo Lab. Hit them up for all your film needs!

Bronica ETRSi Test Roll

I wanted to shoot more film this year, so I decided to find a new medium format camera. After some research, I chose a Bronica ETRSi. It shoots 120 film and what sold me on it was the fact that you can change out film as often as you like in the middle of the roll. Oh, and it also has an attachment to shoot Polaroid peel apart film. Score!

I found a great listing on Etsy where the entire lot was purchased from the estate of a pro photographer and was being sold as a set. This camera is pimped out! It has so many extras included, I actually feel pretty spoiled: Zenza Bronica ETRSi Body, Zenza Bronica AE-II Prism Finder E /w Instructions, Zenza Bronica speed grip, Zenza Bronica Zenzanon EII Lens 75mm f 2.8, Zenza Bronica Zenzanon MC Lens 50mm f 2.8, Zenza Bronica Zenzanon MC Lens 105mm f 3.5, Zenza Bronica 120 film back, Zenza Bronica 220 film back, Polaroid Land Pack film back E /w Instructions, Zenza Bronica 120 film cartridge with leather case, Zenza Bronica 220 film cartridge with leather case, Zenza Bronica Focusing screen E with box, (installed in camera), Zenza Bronica 2 Eye correction lens, one on camera, other in box. Take a look at my new baby!

My test roll of film was Ilford PANF50, which has beautiful tones. I sent the film out to my new buddies at Old School Photo Lab for processing and I tried out my new Canon 9000F Mark II Scanner. I need to play around with the dust removal settings, but I thought they came out pretty darn good. I'm excited to go back to some of my old negatives and scan them. I might even bring Throwback Thursdays back to the blog!

The Bronica is a tank of a camera and makes this awesome KUH-CHUNK! sound when you press the shutter. (Not so great when you want to use it at an acoustic concert, but otherwise very satisfying.) I had a little slip up at the beginning of the roll with the mirror lock up, so I lost a few frames, but otherwise, I'm totally smitten with this camera. I've added a close up filter to the 75mm lens and plan on playing with that next.