Fujifilm Acros II Film Review (vs. Acros film simulation)

We tested Fujifilm's new Acros II black and white film in both 35mm and 120 medium format.

Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store:
-----------------------

[jimbean]

Really enjoyed this. And your attitude of “it’s my party so stuff it” was soooo refreshing! Beautiful children, and congrats to whomever is about to have a baby join their family. 😊

[alhOOOO]

Having never shot film, I did not understand at least 80% of this video...absolutely loved it, keep it up guys!

[צִלם-גק]

Really liked that you left the "Thank you" right after taking this gentleman's image (around 1:40). It might be a small thing but I think it's an important gesture.

[misterfilmguy]

I've always thought the digital film simulation felt off, but it's interesting to see how much closer it is to the actual film when pushed to 400. Great video as usual, fellas!

[Antron]

Feels like film is coming back big time when dpreview posts a video on a new film stock.

[axelkeuchel]

Hey guys! Nice to see you‘re checking out film. And nice to see an analogue Nikon FE at work. At the beginning of the year I bought a FE2 in a very good state and started again shooting film. And what can I say, it’s so much fun!!! The pics you’ve shot look pretty good and I would like to check out this new Acros II. But here in Europe it’s not so easy to get it. But anyway, thanks for your video! I would definitely appreciate to see more film related stuff from you😉✌️👋!

[garethdwatkins]

Enjoyable video as usual. Acros didn't exist when I last shot film, but I do like the Fuji look. At home I used to prefer the Pattersons as they were easier to use. But out on the road as a photo journalist we used the steel tanks as they were very strong. As to washing for and hour..LOL We never had the time, films just of a cursory rinse before being dried with a hairdryer. I still have negs that 30 years after this treatment can still be printed.

[jeremyjs]

Always love the content you guys put out. Interesting and fun, plus you make it seem so effortless - like you just happened to be developing some Acros film when we stopped by for a coffee and a catch up. Amazingly high standards - in all circumstances. Somewhat akin to Fuji in fact, brilliantly carving out a niche and relevance in the new market-place.

[jackjstrange]

Chris and Jordan, Just love your videos! I really don't care what the topic is... it's just like visiting with old friends.

[SkateEverythingProject]

Loved this! I know you're a digital channel but this was a lovely change of pace. Thanks!

PS you fix the hell out of it Chris and don't let anyone change ya ;)

[hankroest]

1:05 Now THOSE are some Leading Lines! ;-)

[scdobserver]

I remember the tapping. Thank you, Chris!

[thebentzenable]

Lovely to get in contact with the old film days again. I remember learning photography from my dad, he forced me to learn correct exposure because he didn't want to pay for bad pictures. Then I started to take two pictures of each subject (Just in case) and then he got angry again 😅 telling me that it was to expensive to pay for the same image twice! So I learned to get my shit together and trust myself 😁

[josephasghar]

Honestly these are some of your better shots. Great to see your shoot and develop film 💪

[Lysergesaure]

Stunning portraits at 6:42 and 7:26. Congratulations Jordan!

[Gonzuller]

A Nikon FE with a winder. Be still my heart. The FE2 with winder is my favorite camera of all time.

[martysender]

OMG a trip down memory lane. I used to make a room into a darkroom, trays, chems, and B and W Tri Ex or Acros....in my college apartments. what but THANK GOODNESS no more chemicals, only 32 photos per roll, always running to buy film, then if you did color? crap, to the local photo store. and more money. GOD BLESS DIGITAL REVOLUTION.

[maneshmalla]

Congrats Jordan and Evelyn. And nice experiments

[stefan_becker]

Honestly developing Acros in Rodinal is just brutal in my opinion. Rodinal is a great ad hoc developer, but produces a lot of really intensive grain whereas Acros was made to deliver fine tones and only very little grain. Try XTOL 1:1 next time and you'll get even better results. It's also a lot more environment friendly.

[BasicFilmmaker]

Developing? Actual film? This is so out my wheelhouse, but this video was truly fascinating. Great frickin photos! 👍