Fujifilm Neopan Acros II - 120 Film

Fine Grain Even in Rodinal

Just developed a roll of this film (my first) in Rodinal 1+50. The grain structure is nice and tight and skin tones seem to be rendered beautifully.

Fuji Acros 100

Let me start by saying I have been a massive fan of Fuji's Velvia for years in both 120 and 5x4 sheet film but B&W has always been filled by Ilford's products. So when I had the oppertunity to test out a new (to me) Bronica EC Camera I thought why not give Fuji's Acros a go! Well I shot 2 rolls down on the Dorset coast in early February the weather was most faverable with clear bright days that wernt even that cold! The results were a revalation ! I love the crisp fine detail, the strong Blacks and clear detailed highlights that suit my favored style of landscape photography. I have to say this film will be in my kit bag allongside a rol or two of Velvia from now on! All of my shots are 'as shot' un adjusted scans.

Didn't think i'd like it, but I did ( a lot) :D ..

very surprised that I liked this film as much as I did , has more contrast than I thought , could structure and build characteristics , does well in mid day sun , eg well controlled highlights and shadows , good amount of dynamic rage , pretty sharp if that matters to you , develops well Rodinal 1:100 1hour development ... :). draw out those mid tones y'all