My lovely Dad gave me the gift of film for xmas this year: a couple rolls each of FP4 Plus and TMAX 100. I’ve not used either of these films for years. I used to use TMX and TMY a lot in both XTOL and Diafine, but I kind of fell out with its look and moved toward Tri-X. Anyway, my Dad misunderstood my desire for fast film and thought I liked slow film. Who cares – free film is free film!
I checked the Diafine box and exposed the FP4 Plus at ISO250. Standard Diafine development.
Amdie, shot on FP4 Plus, developed in Diafine
Swinging, shot on FP4 Plus at ISO250, developed in Diafine
Kristen & Flo, shot on FP4 Plus at ISO250, developed in Diafine
Graffiti door, shot on FP4 Plus at ISO250, developed in Diafine
When I nail the exposure, I love the tone. But I didn’t find it remarkably different from other medium-to-slower films I shoot. I’ll shoot the next roll at box speed and develop it with something more appropriate, like Perceptol or HC-110.
David Shoots Film 