Chromogenic Film Test 2 XP2 Super

  Chromogenic film is B-W film that has a color negative film base with out the color couplers. 

  photos - Zorian 

I love shooting film.  Chromogenic film (color negative B-W film) is a pleasure to work with.  

It is developed in C-41 color negative chemistry on a machine.  The film chemistry and 

development time is very consistent.   Once, you get your film exposure calculated to match 

the machine development,  it is extremely easy to be consistent in the final results.  

There are 2 different kinds of Chromogenic Film, that are still available, Kodak 400CN Pro 

and Ilford XP2 Super.  This was Ilford XP2 Super developed in Kodak C-41 chemistry 

and color scanned.  

I find this combination, creates a wonderful tonal range.  What I love about this process, 

is being able to tone the film. 

I toned this film in Lightroom and in Photoshop,  using many different techniques.   

When printing in the darkroom I used to Selenium tone  and Sepia tone a lot of my prints.  

The tonal range in the finished print, was so beautiful using Ilford film.    

Now, I love using the same  toning ranges in Lightroom and Photoshop.  

Have you ever tried using either of these films?  What are your thoughts?

Chromogenic Film Test 1

  I Love Film.  Analog film cameras see things differently.  I don't really know how to explain it.  

I have tried, with no really good personal understanding.   It is the magic of film.  

  photos - Zorian  

I grew up on film.  I developed my first roll of film and made my first contact print when 

I was 11 years old, in my fathers amateur darkroom.  It was, "Love at First Sight".  

Watching white paper turn into "Magic,"  I was mystified.  

  As time went on I discovered the Ilford chromogenic  film XP2.  I loved printing it in 

B&W and toning the prints.   I also loved having it printed in color, with the endless

possibilities available. 

These photos we shot with the Kodak chromogenic film 400CN Pro.   They were developed in Kodak C-41 chemistry.  Then they were scanned in color.  I find the color palate interesting and pleasing.  

Have you ever shot either of these films?  What are your thoughts and how do you process them to completion?