ChrisR5d ago

Today I find that #FP4Party has started over on bsky, so I'm unloading an unstarted roll of #IlfordHP5 and loading my Pentax MX with #IlfordFP4 !

Trying to find a way to participate from here, but at the moment looks like I'll (also) have to post over there.

Key dates:

20th - 29th March: Picture taking
30th - 12th April: Process & scan
13th - 19th April: Picture sharing

Only on bsky sadly.😒 [but no! See reply]
#BelieveInFilm #FilmPhotography

Show threadChrisR

Looks like I was wrong, it _may_ be possible to participate in #FP4Party from here. You'd have to be bridged to bsky (search for and follow @bsky.brid.gy, accept its follow back), use the hashtags and remember to keep the character count down to 300 including hashtags. See also https://bsky.app/profile/paulasmith.co.uk/post/3mhi2t66gps2g (I hope)

I'm also trying to persuade the other end of this to work!

#BelieveInFilm #FilmPhotography

Paula Smith (@paulasmith.co.uk)

💙 #FP4party starts TODAY >> Official Spring time GO 20th - 29th March: Picture taking 30th - 12th April: Process & scan 13th - 19th April: Picture sharing ** Post by 17th April for @ilfordphoto.com #fridayfavourites for chance to win Ilford film goodies. #believeinfilm #filmphotography

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Show threadChrisR5d ago

Also, we can run our very own #Fp4Party right here in the Fediverse if we want. Probably the folks on bsky wouldn't see it, but that's OK. Anyone up for it?

Take pictures on #IlfordFP4 this week, dev/scan the next, share after that! Simples.

EDIT:
20th - 29th March: Picture taking
30th - 12th April: Process & scan
13th - 19th April: Picture sharing

#BelieveInFilm #FilmPhotography

Show threadChrisR4d ago
Well this is a bummer! I thought I should take my Fuji GS645S out for #FP4Party, but it turns out I have no FP4 in 120! Plenty of HP5, Tri-X and Kentmere, no FP4. :-( #BelieveInFilm
Show threadJim Graves4d ago
@carusb Dang!
Show threadRalph Brandi5d ago
@carusb I’m up for this.
Show threadTom Northenscold5d ago
@carusb I'm in!
Show threadChrisR5d ago
@tomnorthfilm @thereisnocat I'm 3/4 through the first roll already. I really like it when light, lens, film and mood combine into a flow!
Show threadRom | Tapas in the sun4d ago

@carusb I’ll make an effort to contribute. I’m currently building a roof terrace kitchen in my spare time, so I’m rather busy! I’m trying to get it done before the temperatures go stratospheric.

FP4 is one of my favourite films so I’m all for #fp4party Which week is officially designated for taking photos? Last week or this week? TBH I’ll probably rush things through in the last minute.

Show threadChrisR4d ago

@tapasinthesun

I reckon you could get through a roll or so of FP4, no probs!

20th - 29th March: Picture taking
30th - 12th April: Process & scan
13th - 19th April: Picture sharing

Show threadTom Northenscold3d ago
@carusb @tapasinthesun I just finished up a roll of FP4 in my Bessa 6x9. With only 8 frames a roll it doesn't take long. The last two shots were 1s exposures in an interior space. If either turns out it'll be a miracle. Thankfully, the self time on my 1937 vintage Bessa still works. I was able to set it up on a table and take the shot.
Show threadJim Graves4d ago
@carusb I will post my FP4 Party photos here too.
Show threadKaiser   📷 🎞️ 💿 3d ago
@carusb I’ve shot very little FP4 but it’s getting warm and sunny in my part of the world, so maybe I can make something happen this week…I do have some in the fridge…
Show threadnilay3d ago
@kaiser_franz @carusb how does FP4 do when pushed a stop or two? I’ve got a roll but I’m worried I’ll underexpose given all the rain in nyc this week (still new to film so I also want to give myself some leeway)
Show threadKaiser   📷 🎞️ 💿 3d ago
@knees @carusb I’ve never pushed it, but I see a few people online saying they’ve pushed it to 400 with good results (increased contrast but still-in-control grain) with XTOL. It’s certainly not a film I would choose for that purpose, but if it’s what you’ve got and the lighting changes… 
Show threadnilay3d ago
@kaiser_franz got it, thank you!
Show threadChrisR3d ago
@kaiser_franz @knees I've pushed FP4+ to EI 200 a couple of times. One roll I really liked, the other was a bit meh. The dev times go a bit long with pushing; MDC suggests HC-110 B at ~8 for 125, 12 for 200 and 16-18 for EI 400!