Roll review—Nikon FE2 vs Z7ii
January 2025
Having recently picked up an old Nikon FE2 on eBay, this was my first time shooting film in about 30 years! The following is a comparison of the equivalent shot from my modern mirrorless Z7ii (taken at the same focal length).
I edited the set of digital files before even seeing the film scans—using all mod cons like colour B&W adjustments—to end up with what I'd usually be happy with in B&W. The film (Ilford HP5+) was developed (using ILFOSOL 3), scanned, inverted, and had a small amount of contrast added—that’s it.
I seem to have scratched the film somewhat. But live and learn I suppose.
Just the film scans by themselves:
