JCH Streetpan 400 b&w film - a surveillance film that creates fantastic images!
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Күн бұрынHey! I got three rolls of Japan Camera Hunter's Streetpan 400 black&white film! and shot them during a short trip to London:
0:00 Intro
1:05 What this video is and what not
1:38 About JCH Streetpan 400 & loading the camera
3:04 Shooting in London
3:56 Some samples explained (exposing for shadows, etc.)
6:09 Exposure bracketing test
7:37 "Touristic London" - image gallery
8:30 Where I got my film
9:21 Roaming around to get some street shots
11:02 Why I love ISO 400 film
11:46 "London Nights" - image gallery
13:46 Verdict
15:23 Outro
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Gear I use:
Olympus OM-1 - watch my review here:
• A masterpiece, inspire...
Where I got my film:
www.cameradealer.de
Where I develop my film:
www.kontrastlab.de
(These are no affiliate links or anything like that. I'm just very happy that these shop are operating in Cologne!)
Many thanks to Takahiro Oda for filming:
/ takahirooda
My instagram:
/ my7views
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Score:
Perséphone - Retro Funky SUNDANCE remix
• Perséphone - Retro Fun...
Additional score:
221B Baker Street - Hanu Dixit
One Last Time - South London HiFi
London Fog - Quincas Moreira
Retro - Wayne Jones
Goddess of the Sea - Jimena Contreras
(All available on KZfaq Audio Library)
@shred3005 2 ай бұрын
Well done Tom - some great street B&W captures! And thank you for introducing us to another B&W film. These alternatives to the big names are thriving, offering something different for the analogue world. I've checked and found I can get it in Australia and at a reasonable (for 2024!) price.
@tomscameras 2 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your feedback! And great to hear you can get the film down under. I‘ve shot some more rolls in winter and really enjoy the film. It’s not for everyone and there is a learning curve, but (for me) it’s really worth it! And I agree, these alternatives from smaller businesses are very valuable for the analog community! Cheers to Australia!
@georgesealy4706 2 ай бұрын
I love the combination of sharpness and high contrast in this film. Thanks for posting this review. I will order some rolls. Great photos BTW.
@tomscameras 2 ай бұрын
Thanks George for your feedback. I hope you‘ll get some great results with this film!
@kimc5750 7 ай бұрын
A beautiful stylish video, full of gorgeous photos.
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Many thanks Kim! 😊
@atf2940 2 ай бұрын
This is Agfa ASP 400S (aka Aviphot), a traffic surveillance film. Effective ISO is 120 - 160, surely not 400. That's why the grain is so moderate "for a 400". In winter I use it at ISO 200 and sometimes even a bit more to work up the contrast. Remember, 200 and certainly 400 is pushing it! The film develops well in HC-110; Rodinal only up to ISO 120, otherwise too grainy. It reacts quite strongly to yellow and orange filtering, interesting effect. In any case, nice film with character. It used to sell cheaply in bulk rolls and I still have some in the freezer. The JHC price is pure phantasy. You may want to look at Rollei Retro 400 which probably is the same stock but sells for considerably less. -- BTW highlights: If you work hybridly, the concept of blowing them out is practically (almost) meaningless. Wet positive processing is an entirely different matter. Still, try to develop your film for making darkroom prints. Then they will also scan well.
@tomscameras 2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your detailed input! Yes I am basically scanning only, the one time when some of my photos are enlarged from the negatives is for large size wall prints. I also am totally NOT an expert in the darkroom or even in film development so I always rely on a professional lab here in Cologne for film development or when creating these analog prints. So your insight is most welcome! Having said all that I shot most photos in this review with the camera (Olympus OM-1, metering re calibrated for modern batteries) set on ISO 400 and it seemed to have worked out well. But yes even slight under exposure created those deep black shadows with no detail at all so if the film’s effective speed is around 120-160 that would explain it perfectly! Thanks also for your information on the different branding and lower price!
@YuryMarkman 7 ай бұрын
thank you, Tom, for all your wonderful reviews. I like your approach
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Many thanks Yury! 🙏
@michelk5 7 ай бұрын
I really like the high contrast and sharpness of this film, it has a lot of character. The pictures with flash were very cool too.
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Yes, I was actually surprised at how nice some of the results were that I got with this film!
@michelk5 7 ай бұрын
Very nice B&W film indeed! Nice photos Tom!
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Many thanks, I am glad you like the results!
@standupstraight9691 3 ай бұрын
Ive got a roll of this on the way, definitely pulling it by one stop.
@tomscameras 3 ай бұрын
I hope you’ll get great results!!
@gershonportnoy5589 7 ай бұрын
Great stuff-very nice/gorgeous images and film, really loved it and your explanations❣ (...scrolled back and forward and again...🤩) The london bridge looks amazing, the man looking at the smartphone is really something🤍
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Many thanks, I'm really happy that you enjoyed this video and like the photos!
@JantaSaree-gl1uq 3 ай бұрын
Those night images are insane
@tomscameras 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, I’m glad you like the night shots!
@JantaSaree-gl1uq 3 ай бұрын
@@tomscameras wish I could click similar but street photography is difficult in India since we don't have graffiti here
@tomscameras 3 ай бұрын
@@JantaSaree-gl1uq I see. I am sure there are also great possibilities for street photography in India. I notice that I find photography in my own home town sometimes boring because I see everything there every day. But it could still be something unique and interesting for a stranger!
@WayneKnight_Rider 7 ай бұрын
not a fan of this film, but I am most certainly a fan of your reviews! more vintage gear and film review content please!
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your feedback! For what it’s worth, after I used up all these rolls of Streetpan 400 during my trip, I purchased a roll of Lomography Berlin 400 at the „Analogue Films“ store in London. What a drastic difference! I see why harsh contrasts are not everything but also have to admit that the amount of grain of the Berlin 400 in 35mm format is too much for my taste. But I am going to try out that film in my Rolleicord hopefully soon! I love creating analog content so I am very happy that videos like this have some friends as well! Normally they get much less views than my reviews of digital gear, but I also notice that videos about analog stuff get more likes per view, so the „fan base“ is definitely there. Many thanks again!
@manugeee 7 ай бұрын
The results look really good. I also like this punchy and contrasts with the dark blacks. The Tipp with the new shop in cologne is also interesting. Maybe I can arrange it to visit the store next time I come to cologne. Cheers! 😊
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
I think that shop is really focused on providing local service, they don’t seem to be focusing on selling online. So if you’re in Cologne and can make it, definitely worth a visit!
@livonian 7 ай бұрын
Very nice film. The only issue JHC version has is that the same film (Agfa Aviphot Pan 200) is available cheaper as a Rollei-branded film.
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback! What I find more interesting than the price alone is that, if I understand it correctly, they sell the same film as ISO 200 instead of 400?
@livonian 7 ай бұрын
@@tomscameras They sell them as both.
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
@@livonian … thanks again for the information, very valuable! I will check it out!
@marcp.1752 7 ай бұрын
Please review the new Harman Phoenix 200 color film, Tom ! A happy 1st advent.
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! Yes actually I already was planning to get a roll of Harman Phoenix 200 very soon and try it out! 🙂
@marcp.1752 7 ай бұрын
Excellent news, Tom ! Would love to buy a roll or 2 into germany, but haven't spotted it on Fotoimpex yet. Update: being sold out, and it does cost ~14 EUR each 135-36 roll..kinda expensive. @@tomscameras
@atelier-toepfer 3 ай бұрын
Interessanter Beitrag. Tolle Bilder. ;)
@tomscameras 3 ай бұрын
Vielen Dank! 🙏 Freut mich, dass das Video Dir gefallen hat!
@JamesPeak 7 ай бұрын
Hi, Tom. Did you use a yellow K2 filter for any of the daytime shots?
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
Yes. Actually I totally missed to say anything about it in the video, sorry! I use a K2 yellow filter as default when shooting black & white film during daylight…
@eddyjcreative100 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom ...what you think of the OM1 ty
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
I'm a great fan of the OM-1! Here's my video about it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNyBp9CZq7Osh4E.html
@nineteenseventy4588 7 ай бұрын
What Developer was used with this film?
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
I think they used Rodinal ... but I definitely have to ask the lab next time when I am there, to be sure I don't tell anything wrong here!
@steveandthedogs 7 ай бұрын
Nice pictures Tom. Could it be Rollei R400s?
@tomscameras 7 ай бұрын
I think no. At least here is a source where they state it’s a different film: randomphoto.blogspot.com/2018/05/one-roll-review-jch-street-pan-400.html?m=1
@steveandthedogs 7 ай бұрын
@@tomscameras Excellent news - another emulsion! May have to try it soon.
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