What is a push pull film?
Pushing or pulling film is when you rate your film at a different speed from the one written on the box. Then, you compensate for the difference when you develop it. Pushing will mean giving the film a higher rating and pulling a lower rating. If you’re unsure about rating film have a read of our Guide To Film Speed.
Does pushing film overexpose it?
Pushing film means that you underexpose it, but also develop it for a longer time, to compensate for the underexposure. Pulling film means that you overexpose it, but also develop it for a shorter time to compensate.
Why should I push film?
Pushing film Increasing (pushing) the ISO a stop or two allows you to shoot at a faster shutter speed or with a smaller aperture to increase the depth of field. Pushed film has increased contrast in the lighter areas with minimal effects on the shadows.
How do you create a pushed film?
If you’re looking for a push/pull recipe that isn’t available, however, there is a simple rule to follow. To push film, add 30% per stop more development time, or to pull, reduce the developing time by 20% per stop.
How do you know if a film is overexposed?
So what does this tell us? Film loves overexposure. Unlike what happens in digital photography, overexposed film gets a little more saturated and you get more details on the shadows, but definitely no clipped highlights or “all-white” burnt images.
Is it better to underexpose or overexpose film?
As mentioned above, it is a lot better to overexpose almost all films rather than underexpose them. This is determined by simple logic: if a negative holds information, a thicker (darker) negative holds more information (to a point).
Should I push or pull expired film?
Use Pull Processing to Add More Light Push processing is also possible, but with expired film you need more light rather than less. When adjusting the ISO in this way, there is a general rule of thumb. For each decade past expiry, lower the ISO by one stop.
How do you pull film when developing?
The process is simple: simply expose your film to less light than it is rated for by using a faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture, and make up for it by leaving the film in the developer for longer.
Can you push film after developing?
An Overview. The pushing or pulling process involves shooting and developing film at a different ISO than what the film is rated for. Let’s say you want to push your 400 ISO film 1 stop (+1), set your camera to 800 ISO, and shoot/meter the whole roll as 800 ISO.
What is pushing or pulling film?
An Overview The pushing or pulling process involves shooting and developing film at a different ISO than what the film is rated for. Let’s say you want to push your 400 ISO film 1 stop (+1), set your camera to 800 ISO, and shoot/meter the whole roll as 800 ISO. When the roll is finished, clearly mark the speed on the film canister.
What is the difference between pulling and pushing in processing?
Pulling film in processing is similar to pushing, but with the reverse effects. It is used when film is overexposed and would benefit from less contrast. However, Richard does not recommend pulling film in processing, especially color film. Why? The development time is already quite short, and the process often results in a flat, murky look.
What is pull processing in photography?
What Is Pull Processing? If uprating your photographic film from a lower ISO to a higher one means push processing, then pull processing works in the opposite way. You ‘downrate’ your film from a higher ISO to a smaller one.
What does pull negative film do?
[Pull -1] Pulling color negative film will mute the colors, take away contrast, and increase shadow detail. [Pull -1] Pulling will help control contrasty/harsh light adding detail in the shadows, retaining highlights, and since it’s mono- chrome you wont see any color shifts.