Portra was historically configured to maximize the look of caucasian tones that is probably why the darker skins don’t always pop. But as a great film one can get decent representation of darker skin. Interesting that the Adox film does better.
This was a really good video! The chemistry in the film looked great and the colors really popped both on people and objects, hope Adox's next stock keeps the trend going
Damn bro you're legend! such a warm and full of enthusiasm video! The boat man shot is incredible, the way how beautifully film handled this is sooo impressive
hey! awesome video! I actually just did one too haha loving this new film and its very exciting for film, Adox is an amazing company and I'm excited to support them and see where they go! Love the prints :)
I grabbed a couple of rolls of this recently and now I am going to keep hold of them and make sure they are in my bag for my trip to Jamaica this November.
This is exciting news and hopefully I’ll get my hands on some soon. The colours look great, thanks for sharing. By the way, will we see you at the Analogue Spotlight in Worcester next month?
Very Neutral Colors as I am hopping that they come out with a 400 Speed version, and in Medium format, as New companies are releasing, and making FILM!!!, and waiting to try a B/W with a ISO 1000 from Finland called Santa Rea. I am Glad that people are discovering Film, and holding a Film Camera than their Phone.... Adox is an old name it was once a competitor to Agfa, and hopping that Agfa Comes back with color film. I thank Lomography for starting a revolution of film shooting again, I never did let go to my film gear... Still Have them. Thank You
From talking with one camera repair place, his business is booming in the Overhaul of Manual Camera. Yes there is a resurgence in Film Photography and it is happening.
So cool that you were shooting a brand new film, I'll definitely be looking out for some. Great images from Saturday, it was great finally meet you. Bill is the name of the boat repair guy, I got a couple of good shots too 🙌🏻
Fuji pro 400H is very missed in my film stack. It makes melanated skin look natural and beautiful. I recently shot a roll of it that I was hoarding away. And I’m reminded as to why it needs to come back.
Hey Ribsy, I have now shot and developed two rolls but the results didn't blast me away. Especially the sharpness of the film doesn't seem to be in the ball park of other consumer grade films. What was your experience?
Adox is a great company. They are really dedicated to film and not just trying to make a buck, and they’ve come up with some really innovative products. Adox 20 is amazing - highest resolution film ever created, even better than tech pan. Nice to have color films for different skin tones. Portra works well for lighter skin, but darker skin is better with some warmth. Ektar works pretty well with darker skin too in my experience.
The reds and greens in this film is insane! I have shot two rolls so far. One shot at box speed and the other one stop overexposed. However I feel it is too grainy for my taste, and severely lacks exposure latitude. But most of my shots have been indoors, so maybe I'll change my mind when I take more outdoor shots. I will however continue to buy it to support Adox and color film that is not made by Kodak or Fuji. I think this film is best suited on sunny days, especially outdoors on parks and other places with a lot of green.
Finally ordered a roll for Germany....film and shipping were $53. While I don't think any 35mm film should cost so much, it is definitely a unique film with a fresh color palette. Would love it if this exact emulsion could go into production, though another new emulsion from Adox will also be welcome.
Great video, thanks for giving more info on Color Mission, can't wait to get some state-side. Also your video quality looks amazing in this one, whatever you changed up, it's working great! (if you didn't change anything, ummm idonno)
I disagree about the boat shot and a wider lens. I feel 50 is just right. With WA there’s a tendency to bring too much into the shot. Then it gets busy and you don’t know where to look. But a normal lens makes you pay attention to the subject. If that shot was wider we would lose the worker and especially the interior detail in the background. I think you nailed it.
I was lucky to get 2 rolls of this. I’m hesitant to shoot it though because once shot it’s gone. Probably shoot one and keep one. It is interesting that we generally say that pro films are fine to minimal grain. Now that we have digital is it not better to leave minimal grain look to that and embrace the grain in film? I don’t know but I find it interesting how older perceptions regarding grain still exist. Great video and shots. This film looks so good.
I've been looking for a few weeks now. I'm not sure more original stock is coming like he said. It seems all originated from a store called fotoimpex and they are sold out. I found single rolls on ebay for sale for like $50 on ebay from Australia 😬
I wish I could dig in my vault for some funky test master rolls to crowdfund something. All said, reminds me of what I would use the SIllberia for. I am not a fan of the big grain though. Ektar meets P160 + grain. I do like it for a certain look. Very 70's if you give it that scene. FKNA. Ektar FTW though for fine grain and darker complexions with big light. It is truly sterling, and many people miss their stocks by thinking of image instead of light, people, and reflection.
I agree about portra 400. It is very bland. I use portra 800 or lomo 400 instead. Lomo 400 has great brown tones with a lot of life, but can get muddy if the color balance isn’t exactly correct.
OHHHH...WOW! THIS FILM IS THE TRUTH!!! I INSTANTLY SENT TO BUY...BUT IT IS OUT OF STOCK SADLY! MOS DEFINITELY GONNA KEEP MY EYES ON THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE!!! DOPE VIDEO AND REVIEW!🤘🏾🤘🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾👊🏾 - THE BLACKMAN ARMED WITH A CAMERA
Adox stated they had enough stock for four years. They still need to cut the film to 35mm, perforate and load it up, which is the main bottleneck in keeping the film in stock in stores.
Anyone using film anymore is doing it for nostalgia's sake... or for hits on YT. The thing to remember is no one "loved" film it was all there was, it was expensive, temperamental, even more expensive to develop, and requires a shit ton of chemicals. Film cameras are to photography as vinyl records are to music. Lots of people are going to say they are better somehow... they're all wrong, just ask those that have grown up using both of them. Stay safe.
@@ribsy Not really sure what that was support to mean... if anything at all. You just keep trying to sell people on anything you can so you can pick up dirty pennies off the ground kid. It looks like you should be selling people on something you really know about... perhaps ribs, or other fatty food products. Stay safe and good luck on the money hunt Skippy.
@@brianbassett4379 i beg to disagree. Film is like source. And digital is like sample like in music. Difference is yes more expensive. More imperfect. Vynil needle screeches. And negatives catches dust particles. But a needle can be cleaned and so the negatives. And u get a darn good yet an imperfect result from an old medium.
@@bryanotero123 "Darn good"... translation: Good enough... for you maybe. Ever hear of FLAC? Also, there is no film camera that can compete with digitals today Samsung is expected to market 576-megapixel sensor cameras in 2025. As I said, so of "you" like the nostalgia of film, or vinal, but they are both inferior to digital.
@@ribsy Yeah, I think it does. It's grainy, it's not a true 200 speed. While colors are subjective, it they all look off in terms of saturation, strange casts. On another note, I don't buy Adox's words, their CEO themselves had said that it will literally cost them hundreds of millions of euro's to develop a color film, suddenly it's possible?
