Night Street Photography Film Recipe for Canon G1X / G12 / G Series (Kodak Vision3 500T )

Summary

In this video, the creator shares their experience experimenting with a tungsten film recipe for night photography using Kodak Vision3 500T on their Canon G1X. Despite a tight work schedule and only having time to explore the city at night, they detail how the recipe works well with Canon cameras that support white balance shift, except for the Canon G9 and G10. The aim was to replicate the look of Cinestill 800T, with results that bring a similar greenish tint. The video also provides a custom camera setting recipe for achieving the desired aesthetic, with a focus on contrast and saturation adjustments.

Takeaways

• 😀 Experimented with a tungsten film recipe using Kodak Vision3 500T on a Canon camera during a work trip with tight schedules.
• 😀 The Canon G1X was used for the shoot, and the recipe is compatible with other Canon cameras with similar settings.
• 😀 White balance shift (Amber 9 and Green 9) is crucial for getting the desired look with this film recipe.
• 😀 The Canon G9 and G10 models lack the white balance shift option, which is important for this film recipe.
• 😀 The Canon G12 would have provided more bloom and halation, ideal for night photography, but was not available during the trip.
• 😀 Kodak Vision3 500T film has a cold, blue-green tone and works well in low-light or night-time conditions, especially during the rainy season.
• 😀 The original goal was to replicate the look of Cinestill 800T, but the reddish halation effect was difficult to achieve straight out of the camera.
• 😀 Despite not achieving the exact Cinestill 800T look, the results were still satisfying with a greenish tint reminiscent of the Fuji Pro 400H recipe.
• 😀 All images were taken handheld, showcasing the flexibility and versatility of this setup for night photography.
• 😀 Key camera settings for the recipe: JPEG-only mode, Tungsten white balance, and specific custom color settings (Contrast +2, Sharpness +1, Saturation +1, etc.).
• 😀 This recipe is perfect for night photography, especially when working with older Canon cameras, offering a cinematic, budget-friendly result.

Q & A

Why did the creator choose to experiment with Kodak Vision3 500T film?

The creator chose Kodak Vision3 500T film to experiment with a tungsten film recipe for night photography. This film stock has a colder temperature, leaning towards blue and green, which fits the nighttime aesthetic, especially with the approaching rainy season.

What is the main characteristic of Cinestill 800T that the creator aimed to recreate?

The creator aimed to recreate the reddish halation around the highlights, which is a signature feature of Cinestill 800T film. However, the creator found it challenging to achieve this effect directly out of the camera.

Why did the creator mention the Canon G9 and G10 cameras specifically?

The creator mentioned the Canon G9 and G10 cameras because these models do not have the white balance shift option, which is essential for the tungsten film recipe they were experimenting with.

What camera did the creator bring on the work trip, and why?

The creator brought a Canon G1X camera on the work trip, as it has the necessary white balance shift option for the tungsten film recipe. They also noted that the recipe would work with other Canon cameras with similar settings.

What white balance setting does the creator recommend for the tungsten film recipe?

The creator recommends setting the white balance to 'Tungsten' and then adjusting the white balance shift to Amber 9 and Green 9 (A9 and G9). This setting is key to achieving the desired look for the recipe.

What is the importance of the white balance shift in the recipe?

The white balance shift is crucial for achieving the colder, more tungsten-like color temperature that enhances the blue and green tones necessary for the night photography look.

What adjustments are made to the camera's custom color settings?

The custom color settings are adjusted as follows: Contrast at +2, Sharpness at +1, Saturation at +1, Red at +2, Green at +1, Blue at -1, and Skin Tone at -2.

How does the Kodak Vision3 500T film perform during the rainy season?

The creator believes Kodak Vision3 500T film performs better during the rainy season due to its cooler color temperature, which works well in overcast or rainy conditions.

What did the creator expect to see in terms of bloom and halation with the G12 camera?

The creator expected to see more bloom and halation with the G12 camera compared to the G1X, which they believed would be advantageous for night photography.

What is the creator's overall opinion of the results after using the tungsten film recipe?

The creator was happy with the results despite the challenge of replicating the specific halation effect of Cinestill 800T. They also noticed a similar greenish tint that reminded them of their Fuji Pro 400H recipe.