Shooting 60-Year-Old Film

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Jason uncovers an ancient cursed artifact in the form of sheet film.
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@bdwilcox 3 жыл бұрын

Having grown up in the film era, if I remember correctly, Panatomic-X was primarily a scientific and microscopy film due to its slow speed, extremely fine grain and punishingly harsh contrast. Further, and again, if I remember correctly, the film had absolutely incredible latitude so the standard was to massively overexpose the film to create as much shadow detail as possible then underdevelop it to save the highlights. As far as the weird results you got, that looks to me like the film got too warm for too long and the emulsion started to pull away from the substrate causing a wrinkled or buckled look. It was good, though, to see an old friend; haven't heard the Panatomic-X name in 30 years or more.

@grainydaysss 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information, it's cool to know the history on this stock! I'd have to agree with the incredible latitude claim.

@bdwilcox 3 жыл бұрын

@@grainydaysss This stuff is so old I can guarantee you the internet will be a wasteland if you try to find information on it. Instead, I would highly encourage you to seek out old photography books, especially ones published by Kodak and especially those on microscopy and scientific photography (Kodak had a whole series on that for the STEM folks). These books will be tough to find, extremely old, musty, have stained covers and cracking them without a mask on may render some kind of fungal lung infection, but it'll be worth it. I would start with WorldCat(dot)org to search across libraries; your library can often borrow from another library and get a book in for you from across the country in a few weeks. I just went there and put in 'Kodak microscopy' and it came up with 'Photomicrography; an introduction to photography with the microscope, with a section on motion photomicrography' located at 212 libraries across the country. Florida State University and Benson Ford Research Center has the book: "Black and white transparencies with Kodak Panatomic-X film (FX 135)" There is also a copy of 'Outdoor Kodaguide for Kodak films : Verichrome, Plus-X, Panatomic-X, Super-XX, minature, roll, and pack.' in Ottawa that would be a bit harder to acquire from a U.S. library but your librarian might know other places to look for that publication that are more accessible. And there's always e-bay, Amazon and AbeBooks where such esoteric gems pop up now and then. Happy hunting!

@trishlingsolo 2 жыл бұрын

@@bdwilcox Thanks for sharing.

@charleyfolkes 2 жыл бұрын

@bdwilcox Actually you might be thinking of ‘Tech Pan’ which was the scientific and reproduction film. Panatomic X was a slow, ASA 32 film and a very fine grained pictorial film which rendered a wide range of smooth grey due to its curve. Tech Pan was more like litho, super contrast and almost zero grain. Tech Pan was also used pictorially but in a special developer called Technidol and only then did it reproduce a grey scale.

@Kitsaplorax 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was the microscope film of choice for science. My father shot his entire geology microscopy thesis with this film stock. Microdol was the developer of choice. High purity monochromatic light was used with Zeiss lenses. He shot a few images of people with this, but I don't remember what they looked like.

@DogsandFilm 3 жыл бұрын

Baxter's Appearences: 1. 00:48 2. 01:01 See ya next time. Cheers

@nospoilers8759 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bitch

@DogsandFilm 3 жыл бұрын

@@nospoilers8759 you're welcome

@kollegekool 3 жыл бұрын

how is this not a pinned comment yet

@DogsandFilm 3 жыл бұрын

@@kollegekool It's all in Baxter's paws

@majki3144 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@lubowrc 3 жыл бұрын

You can just pull the dark slide on small portions on equal intervals of time to test the ISO. As one tests the exposure when printing.

@grainydaysss 3 жыл бұрын

solid tip!

@tomgdownhill 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what i was going to write XD basically the same trick as the classic "expo test" in the drakroom with paper

@thearctican1 Жыл бұрын

@@tomgdownhill Yep. This is exactly the technique I was taught in university to illustrate the effects of the exposure triangle in 'real time' in order to compensate for over/under exposure against the developed speed. I never thought to try it at the film exposure stage, though!

@roland_6496 3 жыл бұрын

Jason's mullet: Business in the front, party in the back.

@Condog 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that every mullet lol

@kennethservida6144 3 жыл бұрын

And Frankly Disappointing on the sides

@alexcss423 3 жыл бұрын

@@kennethservida6144 Apparently it's what FD stands for on Canon lenses

@theo_korner 3 жыл бұрын

the portrait of Kaleb is insane. very rugged look.

@mikejankowski6321 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly the best image. A case where an experiment goes way wrong and ends up beautiful.

@thatdeafguyuk 2 жыл бұрын

.....and then you meet him! Only joshing with ya Caleb, or am I....?!

@therazor9875 3 жыл бұрын

"Film is a bit like Shrödinger's cat....." 😂😂😂 Fucking brilliant man.

@NightPaddle 3 жыл бұрын

Despite his pronounciation was as bad as my written english.

@NickSmithPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

The age damage on those sheets really adds to the gritty rock textures in the frame. Kinda has a cosmic feel as they remind of stars

@BadFlashes 3 жыл бұрын

Somehow I always seem to call while you are recording a video... It's my superpower 🚀

@sutlusipko 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered how a film as old as my soul would look like. Thanks

@EuroGunOrg 3 жыл бұрын

I do love the comparison of undeveloped film photos to schrodinger's cat.

@technol-bismol3778 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody amazing video man I’m so happy I was able to help out the channel like this

@AndreLieberher 3 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Andrew right here

@grainydaysss 3 жыл бұрын

you're the man!

@lukeblankenship8424 3 жыл бұрын

There’s literally no way you don’t run a meme account with your humor.

@jamasters62 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this whole thing looks like fun to me. I shoot expired film occasionally and the result is a total crap shoot, but sometimes magic happens to make it all worthwhile. The non-blurry image of Caleb is just that kind of unexpected magic in my opinion. A nice contact print, framed, would make a good Christmas present for him (I think). The ancient film in that portrait looks gritty, grainy and spotty in a way that someone who just sees the print without knowing the whole story would say, "How did you get this amazing, killer looking gritty, grainy and spotty look?!"

@niallsheffieldphotography4215 3 жыл бұрын

That portrait is solid work, how many portraits can say they were shot on film older than they were.

@gavinfulton1361 3 жыл бұрын

This is fucking rad. I love that you're not afraid to shoot old film and show us the process. Keep it up! I honestly really loved all the photos. The gamble on whether or not something is going to turn out is half the fun. It adds character and tells a story, layering a dimension to each photo. That portrait of Caleb is 🔥

@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Jason got a booty call from caleb. 😂finally we have the proof.

@AwesomeCameras 3 жыл бұрын

I thought for sure you were going to say you shot 60 sheets of ONE year old film!

@Al_Bx 3 жыл бұрын

Shit that would have been HILARIOUS !!

@jackson615 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is so underrated! Seriously some of the best film photography content out there!

@VintageInsightPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

*Really cool project* .Using old, expired film can be such a hit-and-miss.That portrait! 😍 *Amazing* how large format renders subjects. Thanks for sharing your large format exploits.

@Kodak 3 жыл бұрын

wow im old

@BryanBirks 3 жыл бұрын

not old. just experienced

@morepork281 3 жыл бұрын

Having followed channel from the early days its so satisfying to see it getting the recognition it deserves. Initially, it was the humour as well as the photography that appealed to me, its still on the money.

@danienelphoto 11 ай бұрын

Do you literally keep a notebook of clever one-liners? Getting a good laugh in every time I watch your videos. Definite plus!

@zacharyreimer5113 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are becoming so incredibly good. Geez.

@thegrainsilo7353 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always, I'd love to see more expired film shoots like this, so fascinating!

@IshitaGaur 3 жыл бұрын

underrated channel. i always, always look forward to your videos; quality content!

@ReimannPembroke 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! You've got to be one of the most savvy 8x10 shooters or hate yourself (or both) to go shoot with 60 year old sheet film. The results were awesome though. The portrait of Caleb is straight baller

@kylewood8327 2 жыл бұрын

The portrait shots looked like something from the movie “The Haunting” For a film that expired when I was born, it looks great!

@heathbrowning34 3 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your videos Jason, so good. That film was amazing, considering how out of date it was. Incredible! Keep up the great work 😃

@mattbray_studio 3 жыл бұрын

"what am i feeling right now?" "emotionally?"

@jackpowellphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Love the location you went to, it looks amazing!

@sandrofrias1635 3 жыл бұрын

That portrait was amazing 👏

@AlisterMalcolm 3 жыл бұрын

"i think i probably could've done most these photos better if i'm being honest" now thats my whole life story right there

@XxMooImADuckxX 3 жыл бұрын

That shot of Caleb the friendly giant is fantastic!

@jackstacks83 3 жыл бұрын

That zoom-in parallax effect you’ve been doing in the latest videos, would love to know how it’s done!

@acentoni 3 жыл бұрын

This.

@scoopold 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love that portrait.

@rebeccasuur 3 жыл бұрын

Love the comparison to Schrödinger’s cat. So true.

@archer1332 3 жыл бұрын

Man, that is one dope portrait shot

@subrotomitra 3 жыл бұрын

Under all that self-depreciating attitude, you are a master of this craft ! Thanks again

@thelostbushmanlg1765 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that portrait, great video

@NikonFM2n 3 жыл бұрын

Your dead pan is spot on man. It keeps me in stitches. 😄🤣😂😆

@philgelb7726 3 жыл бұрын

I may or may not have been refreshing my youtube daily waiting for this moment

@williamshaffer9216 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video!!! Back in the 1960s, I would shoot 35MM Panatomic-X and develope it in Microdol-X Developer for super fine grain. The grain was practically invisible. Thanks for this episode. I also enjoy seeing Monica and especially Baxter!

@StanielBapes 3 жыл бұрын

Damn you. I am supposed to be writing my thesis, but we all know what is more deserving of my attention right now.

@fionnoleary8022 3 жыл бұрын

im in a good mood, and you uploading a vid has made it even better 😊

@c.h.schouler6621 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing project

@tycjantrzpiola 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, you did a great job with this portrait.

@camerafusion 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@Msaxplayer1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work sir!

@kylekrulikowski2588 3 жыл бұрын

its never a question of whether I will give your videos likes or not but what joke or reference you make that reminds me to give it one

@jankubat2694 3 жыл бұрын

I was just listening to the Fujilove interview when the notification for this video rang.

@Melissa.1989 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this high quality content

@MeowjinBoo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that picture of Caleb! That might be the best photo I've ever seen on the channel.

@paulschumacker9901 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a batch of 120 Kodak Panatomic X film that expired in 1972. But it’s been in a freezer continuously since 1970. And it’s perfect. Freezing absolutely preserves film characteristics.

@morrisbagnall2690 3 жыл бұрын

The best portrait you have ever taken is the best portrait ever seen on this channel. Congrats!

@morrisbagnall2690 3 жыл бұрын

By the way, it's a fuckin' awesome shot. 3D like 3D should be!

@Marc-WOA 3 жыл бұрын

Instant like for that large format hotness.

@tiffyhuges2608 3 жыл бұрын

It nice you have this old-fashioned camera worthy to learn. Also, this place where Star Trek movie was plays action and actress filmmaking. I was there before in 2015.

@nobodyneedsthis 3 жыл бұрын

Rockin the vintage Ansel Adams hat is required when shooting large format. Same same the beard. I don't have either so I have to shoot my 4x5 behind closed doors in shame.

@oliverbeardsley-stites8559 3 жыл бұрын

so sick really like this a lot those desert shots where swag as fuck

@tierangreen 3 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely hilarious. I died. I’m dead.

@hunterallen5141 3 жыл бұрын

All of these are sick

@walontuoja4336 3 жыл бұрын

Came for the expired sheet film, stayed for the self-deprecating witty jabs. Subscribed!

@kinew9212 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing shots, and some really cool film! For anyone interested, I'm pretty sure Catlabs 80 is rebadged Shanghai GP3 - handy for looking up dev times or buying in places where they sell Shanghai film.

@mrgregpappas 3 жыл бұрын

Always a banger.

@toulcaz31 3 жыл бұрын

Caleb obviously saved the day with his modeling magic. 🙂

@joemeyer6876 3 жыл бұрын

Diggin the Ansel Adams Hat and Scarf! Panatomix X was the bomb in my day, very fine grain, wicked prints with nylon hose trick and polycontrast filters.

@trueblack6760 3 жыл бұрын

So we leaned that the only way to shoot Caleb cool is to use the 60 years old film. I'm glad you finally find this.

@FilmCameraObsession 3 жыл бұрын

That last one is a sweet portrait fo sho.

@vigodrakken7916 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Cool info Thank you.

@HerbiePabst 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, very interesting!

@T-Prime848 3 жыл бұрын

As Usual Another Vintage Psychedelic Video Keep The Film Vibe Alive Man ..

@Brenby 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@josvangalen8973 3 жыл бұрын

I kinda dig the textures, maybe even love it

@turbochargedtransit7241 3 жыл бұрын

Finally some goddamn rail photos! At 11:03, you can actually see my home railroad, the Providence and Worcester, all the way out in CA! Would've loved if you had gotten the train in that sheet, but still some great shots!

@shawnj8765 3 жыл бұрын

''Flat like a roadkill'' OMG you go me teared up.

@digitalArtform 3 жыл бұрын

You should have fashioned a rudimentary large format camera and film at that location out of rocks and sticks, like the Gorn did in the Flintstones movie.

@thehawk4231 3 жыл бұрын

You blew my mind with the Schrodinger's Cat analogy 🤯

@Analog_Refined 3 жыл бұрын

Looks dope. It’s a bummer that it’s discontinued.

@SrirajaPanich 3 жыл бұрын

I have a line on some Kodak Plus X 120 film that expired in 1954. I think I’ll buy it it! Looks like a lot of fun to shoot.

@SynthieFreak 3 жыл бұрын

7:56 I love that ghost appearance in your shot.

@oliverthorburn 3 жыл бұрын

Now I'm more keen than ever to get a 4x5 camera and shoot the 20 yr expired box of Ilford FP4 I picked up recently

@DLivingston 3 жыл бұрын

1:23 - so much knowledge and truth.

@johnmarkdelasoledad6286 3 жыл бұрын

This is sick! Love you from the Philippines 🇵🇭

@andybalta8074 3 жыл бұрын

Watching from the PH as well. Cool vid! Always staying tuned for content from you.

@Moto_Medics 2 жыл бұрын

So cool man

@user-is4jf8yr4z 3 жыл бұрын

10:05 absolute killer shot!

@WilliamWei007 3 жыл бұрын

U nailed it

@NandR 3 жыл бұрын

I came across a few rolls of Panatomic X and put one through my Speed Graphic and one through the Rolleiflex. Not every shot was perfect but it surprised me how well it worked.

@speedyg625 3 жыл бұрын

the man,the myth, the legend! Baxter😍

@vesperovintage47 3 жыл бұрын

I think you could have asked for a special development. Maybe for the second phase of the test. A contrasty development would give you better tonal range. Great video!!

@victorcarmelo8606 3 жыл бұрын

5:57, 6:10 and 7:17 you reminded me of a young Ansel Adams with that hat and bandana. Always enjoy your videos and this one especially re the age of the film. Caleb looked like he had an old movie backdrop behind him. Thanks and regards.

@tututaurus 3 жыл бұрын

I love you Humor. Nice work. Greetings from Germany

@frankhdh 2 жыл бұрын

9:02 ...sharp pictures ... every one can do that... but this one is special very unique shot! I like it!

@rodrigopfs 3 жыл бұрын

Also Caleb's looking fly af

@gueorgui29 3 жыл бұрын

This Schrodinger shit is GOLD!

@shzlykha 2 жыл бұрын

Your 9:53 portrait is so cool!!!!! Btw im a huge fan of this channel. Starting my first film camera last year september 2021. XD

@readmore5888 3 жыл бұрын

Wake up babe new Grainydays video

@GlennSchultes 3 жыл бұрын

I love the portrait of Caleb too

@c.ontraluz 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool! You could have also done an exposure test by not taking the slide all the way out and doing multiple steps on the same sheet that way you didnt waste as many sheets

@Tinderchaff 3 жыл бұрын

As far as Catlabs 80 goes, all the rolls I have shot (4 or 5 now) are repackaged Shanghai GP3. How do I know, it says so on the inner sticky label :). Interestingly though that is normally a 100 ISO film, quite why Catlabs rated it at 80 I have no idea. For those wanting to know what Shanghair GP3 is, read this article Shanghai release GP3 100-ISO film in 35mm - Kosmo Foto

@RobbieMaynardCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I said "aww puppy" exactly when Baxter looked at the camera. I think he felt that.

@georgfritz 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a little envious of your set up..... I would love to have a camera and the knowledge how to use it. My RB67 is with me sins the 70th . I still dream of a larger format. Thanks for sharing