Streets of Hong Kong with Portra 400 & 800

#filmphotography #kodakportra #streetphotography
Making the most out of my last couple of weeks here in Hong Kong. A relaxing photowalk around the city with my film cameras loaded with Portra 400 and 800. Hope you like the photos!
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Camera 1: Nikon FM3a
Lens: Nikkor 28mm F2.8
Film: Kodak Portra 800
Camera 2: Leitz Minolta CL
Lens: Carl Zeiss 28mm Biogon ZM
Film: Kodak Portra 400

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  • @ka_sh_iif
    @ka_sh_iif3 жыл бұрын

    This was fine dining for the eyes and ears ... good luck on the move.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! 🙏🏻

  • @hewitit
    @hewitit2 жыл бұрын

    This popped up on my recommended and I'm so glad. Ive seen a lot of photography, and so many pictures that just don't click with me. I guess I just wanted to show some appreciation for your eye 😁

  • @zzcc675
    @zzcc6753 жыл бұрын

    New year new direction. Great video!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Happy new year!

  • @blakelyle2158
    @blakelyle21583 жыл бұрын

    Best “POV” street shoot video on KZread. I watch a lot of them, but he pacing, lighting, documentary style filmmaking and narration and music was perfect. High quality! Keep making videos man, you’re talented and the recognition will come in due time.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks man! Appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻

  • @ivantang68
    @ivantang683 жыл бұрын

    Toronto is a vibrant and beautiful city. Good luck and look forward to your exploration in Toronto.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    IT thank you! Should be fun there 😎

  • @8utt3rsasdqwe
    @8utt3rsasdqwe3 жыл бұрын

    Moody music and pictures, great vibe, Ivan

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @lisamariehurley
    @lisamariehurley9 ай бұрын

    Love these shots! Particularly like the 800. Nice work

  • @pocketstreet9306
    @pocketstreet93063 жыл бұрын

    Cool video. Nicely composed. Good luck with the move to Toronto

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MoodyDen
    @MoodyDen3 жыл бұрын

    New year new place, can't wait to see that on your channel 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Moody Den thanks! It’s gonna be interesting 😅

  • @Quintinb44
    @Quintinb443 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see your shots from Toronto. Canada is a beautiful country and my home.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Can't wait to be there!

  • @alanma3864
    @alanma38643 жыл бұрын

    They’re both beautiful! great job as always with the pics and video. Felt like a farewell love letter to HK.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alan! I'm going to miss HK!

  • @JayRegular
    @JayRegular3 жыл бұрын

    Man, its the start of 2021 and its already going to be a NICE one! Excited to see what the new new is and also what awaits you in Canada!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I'm excited, scared, just all the emotions! We'll see what happens when i get there

  • @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel
    @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel3 жыл бұрын

    that was really relaxed. really cool ivan and the photos are just ingenious by the portra colors. 👌

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much man!!

  • @larrynguyen85
    @larrynguyen852 жыл бұрын

    Can't decide whether I like the videos or the photos more

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    2 жыл бұрын

    The photos I hope!

  • @CajunBoudin
    @CajunBoudin3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck on your move, excited to see those Toronto videos.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Benjamin Ng thank you!

  • @henrywyau
    @henrywyau3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely a great video and love the film shooting bro

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Traveljournalist
    @Traveljournalist3 жыл бұрын

    These pictures are beautiful , with a lot of emotion. Probably reflecting the emotion that you feel, leaving this wonderful city.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! A lot of feelings for sure on these last few photo walks!

  • @Nekojitablog
    @Nekojitablog3 жыл бұрын

    It depends on how you shoot, process, scan and post-process your Portra, it will look different. There is no a unique "Portra look". Also the light makes it change a lot. I've shot Portra 400, Ultramax 400 and Fuji C200 the same day and when the lab gave me the scans, they looked all the same😂The lab scanned by default so I had to apply some corrections at home. Have a safe travel, you know😷Waiting for the next video!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    yea no doubt the lab plays a big part. i have been going to a new local lab here for developing so that also might be a reason why the portra 400 shots looked different to me.

  • @rolfbecker3812
    @rolfbecker38123 жыл бұрын

    All the best to you, Ivan. Keep healthy!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks! stay safe too!

  • @staplercut
    @staplercut3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so much atmosphere in a shot at 6:22.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @albertchan8866
    @albertchan88663 жыл бұрын

    Lomo 400 and Lomo 800 are great films too.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Albert Chan totally agree, great film stocks at a better price point 👍🏻

  • @cristianvitali7208
    @cristianvitali72083 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for the Toronto videos, I really like your photo storytelling way! Good luck!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    cristian vitali thank you!!

  • @mt-funk-net5927
    @mt-funk-net59273 жыл бұрын

    Although I will miss your remarkable photos of Hong Kong (which is one of my favorite travel destinations), I am so much excited to see how you take a photo of Canada! Where I live is an hour and half drive away from Toronto downtown. Welcome to my area and looking forward to seeing new chapter of your vids in Canada, Ivan!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Excited for the fresh change of scenery as well, should be interesting!

  • @50cron
    @50cron3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video, Ivan. Your others convinced me to cop an FM3a and it's seriously rejuvenated my love for 35mm. Now I'm looking into a digital Leica M. Thank you for your content and safe travels!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Nikon FM3a is probably one of the best film cameras out there. Well built, accurate and so easy to use. Congrats on the new camera!

  • @AlexOnStreets
    @AlexOnStreets3 жыл бұрын

    It's gonna be a NICE one?!? 🥸 And man what timing for a video about Portra. Actually going forward for 2021 on my M10 I will be editing my files to look closer to Portra 400. And since I wont be shooting film as much, when I do I'll be shooting Portra. (after I finish up some cheaper stuff) But man.. leaving HK.. We talked about it before but it still hasn't hit me. To me you're my main view in HK. I know you'll be back sometimes but it just feels weird to know you're leaving. Anyways..Great video!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Alex On Streets can’t go wrong with that portra look, excited to see what you come up with! I’m finding it hard to believe that I’m leaving too haha, it’s gonna be interesting to see what the street scene is like over there 🤔 and yea, a nice video is coming soon.

  • @BogdanFrunza11
    @BogdanFrunza113 жыл бұрын

    The music was sooo soothing. I'm sure Toronto will be an incredible experience for you! Good luck on the move, man. You have a new sub, I'm really curious what epic videos you'll film in Canada

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking the channel out! Not sure what's in store for me there but i hope it won't disappoint!

  • @curtypachec6055
    @curtypachec60553 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video. Really shows how great this film is and you clearly explain it's pros - and why everyone uses it!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    curty pachec thanks! Portra is awesome 😍

  • @eddyjcreative100
    @eddyjcreative1003 жыл бұрын

    As a street photographer here in Toronto Welcome to Toronto Ivan...best of luck and happy beinings

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy to be here 🙏🏻

  • @jefcostello1
    @jefcostello13 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Canada !!!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @himblotthibault3807
    @himblotthibault38073 жыл бұрын

    The quality of your videos is just insane ! I will recommend your channel to my friends, you deserve so much more recognition

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    himblot thibault thank you! Appreciate the love 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @groundtenpro
    @groundtenpro2 жыл бұрын

    Great job bro! This was clean and informative and I like the style of how you shot it!

  • @DonFather
    @DonFather3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with the move Ivan. Great to know you're a fellow Canadian. Hope to bump into you in Canada one day when I move back too.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    DaDonFather thanks man!

  • @VistahEdit
    @VistahEdit3 жыл бұрын

    The shots, the video edits are amazing. Loving your job since day 1. Good luck for the move. Best wishes

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bryan De Bor thank you so much!

  • @samuelbailey1595
    @samuelbailey15953 жыл бұрын

    Dude, awesome shots!!!!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @iamesneal
    @iamesneal3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video mate, captured the city so well. I love Hong Kong and miss it so much!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    James Neal thank you! Hope you get to visit hk again soon 🙏🏻

  • @paullafleur6112
    @paullafleur61123 жыл бұрын

    Too bad you're leaving HK. I enjoyed your work. It inspires me to do more street photography in my area as well. Good luck in Toronto

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Paul Lafleur that’s awesome to hear man, keep shooting!

  • @shibuyasoul
    @shibuyasoul3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful photos man. Makes we want to visit HK even more now.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    shibuyasoul 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 hope we all get to travel again soon!

  • @jklphoto
    @jklphoto3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, good for you! A new adventure. Best of luck in Toronto! During my visits, I was always impressed with its diversity, cosmopolitan feel and cleanliness. You do know it's cold as balls there tho? Look forward to more of your short films and seeing what's in that bag. You're such a tease...

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm excited to see what's ahead, maybe less excited about spending half of the year freezing my ass off.

  • @bbr.studio
    @bbr.studio3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks from Mongolia :)

  • @AtomiserDQ
    @AtomiserDQ2 жыл бұрын

    I really love your work and Hong Kong is a beautiful city. I really want to visit sometime in the future.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you get a chance to!

  • @phurbudiaries
    @phurbudiaries2 жыл бұрын

    these are sooo stunning wow

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jamesamoh7340
    @jamesamoh73403 жыл бұрын

    Wishing you all the best in Toronto.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @EYFREDO
    @EYFREDO3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this !

  • @notPabloHeredia
    @notPabloHeredia3 жыл бұрын

    Love the photos, love the background music, really love the vibe. More film photography videos please 🙏🏽 New subscriber!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Lockdowns making it hard to get my stuff developed but will do more for sure!

  • @TomFreer87
    @TomFreer872 жыл бұрын

    You really inspire me Ivan. Big fan of your photos and videos

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom!

  • @totallynotpetrvagner
    @totallynotpetrvagner2 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing, subed 👌🏼

  • @lightofheaven_
    @lightofheaven_3 жыл бұрын

    just stumbled on ur video today and fell in love with ur content!! definitely loved the 800 shots. i had to subscribe !!!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it, thanks!

  • @graycheng888
    @graycheng8883 жыл бұрын

    Follower from Hong Kong, inspired by your HK street photography videos, too bad to hear that you are leaving Hong Kong. 一路順風。

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gray Cheng thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @RS-Amsterdam
    @RS-Amsterdam Жыл бұрын

    Like the results on the Porta 400 pulled 1 stop in camera Since I am catching up with your videos from the beginning I hate to miss the BW scenes where you sit down in your room talking with the view through the window. It is very typical for your videos I am even thinking about it to freeze frame a shot and printing it. Well I am ready now to continue to watch your work from Canada Still enjoying it a lot

  • @gooseflicks
    @gooseflicks3 жыл бұрын

    damn this video really inspired me!! i'm from hong kong too and i've been having a tough time looking for interesting pictures take, ironically at the spots that you were at

  • @BronsonWilson
    @BronsonWilson3 жыл бұрын

    This was cool, enjoy Canada! I lived there for a year and it was amazing. Such a beautiful country!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bronson Wilson thanks man! Yea I’m looking forward to it!

  • @anthonychan24
    @anthonychan243 жыл бұрын

    影同拍片都非常好! Impressive work ! All the best !

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ezekielkok1848
    @ezekielkok18483 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never shot 800 before but might be willing to give it a try after watching your video! Great one Ivan!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its really good for street

  • @PerryCarbonell
    @PerryCarbonell3 жыл бұрын

    HNY Ivan! All the very best with the big move - and looking forward to future vids of the new home when you get to it.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    happy new year to you too! i'm also looking forward to it, not sure what to expect lol

  • @PerryCarbonell

    @PerryCarbonell

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ivunchow expect the northern chill lol!

  • @xieshangshu3556
    @xieshangshu35563 жыл бұрын

    Follower from Montreal!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bonjour! (that's all of my french) Hope to visit someday!

  • @xieshangshu3556

    @xieshangshu3556

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ivunchow Bonjour! 5 hours of driving from Toronto, can’t wait to see your new Leica!

  • @joe_tographer
    @joe_tographer3 жыл бұрын

    Great video and shots! Almost makes me want to drop $20 on a roll of Portra... Almost

  • @KKTerenceTam
    @KKTerenceTam3 жыл бұрын

    Portra 160/400 is using new formula(vision3), it may provide clean and sharp image, also can be better dynamic range for underexpose. Meanwhile, portra 800 is old formula, it better overexpose for even 3 stops. It provide more saturate image just like porta 400uc.

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing that, I had no idea!

  • @hf6568
    @hf65683 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video, I enjoyed it a lot! I just have a few questions regarding your two cameras used in the video. My XD7 failed and I can't choose between those two cameras. - How the lenses compare, are M mount ones (that much) better than F mount ones ? - Is the CL reliable enough? - Overall which one do you enjoy the most? Thank you very much for your insight

  • @zemariamm
    @zemariamm Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I love the silhouette at 3:32! I'm curious, how did you meter? Did you meter for the highlights (and let it over exposure a bit) or for the inside shadows? Great stuff

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    Жыл бұрын

    Will usually pay more attention to the highlights. Really depends on the situation and what film stock I’m using

  • @am33cloud
    @am33cloud3 жыл бұрын

    Dang, the music is so nice

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    am33cloud not offended at all lol

  • @rjgomm1852
    @rjgomm18523 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!! I realize this was awhile ago, but do you like to meter Portra 800 at 400, and then develop it at box, similar to what you do with Portra 400? Again, great vid!! New subscriber 🤟🏼

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea that's what a usually do. Just gives me a bigger margin for error.

  • @jakobbey8829
    @jakobbey8829 Жыл бұрын

    How does the 28mm work with the rangefinder of the leica cl? I was thinking about investing in one for my cl, but wasn't sure if it covers the focal length.

  • @sebastianu.8732
    @sebastianu.87323 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video and beautiful images! Did you shoot the Portra 800 at box speed? All the best for your new Toronto chapter!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    I usually rate my film at a lower speed, so 400 if I’m shooting 800

  • @sebastianu.8732

    @sebastianu.8732

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ivunchow Thank you!

  • @filmlobster6583
    @filmlobster65833 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and shots. What canera n lens do you use for video ?

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Filmlobster thanks! Mainly Gh5, sometimes A7R3, Panasonic 12-35 or sigma 40 F1.4

  • @filmlobster6583

    @filmlobster6583

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ivunchow thank you so much. Much appreciate it 😀

  • @jonah_.l
    @jonah_.l8 ай бұрын

    for most of this time i was trapped home because, well covid thank's for showing me things about the place i live in i dont even notice

  • @GabrielBok
    @GabrielBok3 жыл бұрын

    Really nice review. I just bought Nikon FM3A. I also have the Zeiss Biogon 28mm f2.8 ZM on my Konica Hexar RF (plus 35mm f2 Biogon and 50mm f1.5 Sonnar). How do Nikkor 28mm f2.8 compare with Zeiss? And what other good lensses do you recommend for FM2A? Thank you! Liked, subscribed!

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub! Im actually very pleased with the nikkor 28 2.8, its surprisingly good for the price. If I had to compare them, I think the zeiss has a bit more character. They're both great lenses.

  • @wowrara
    @wowrara3 жыл бұрын

    subscribed the moment i watched this video! i was absolutely mesmerized by the films and they were so insightful since i am currently stuck between choosing the 400 or 800😌

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for the sub! 400 and 800, both great film stocks, hope you find the one you're looking for. Nice name btw.

  • @terrylstarks
    @terrylstarks3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I’m

  • @finn4240
    @finn42403 жыл бұрын

    Hey! what do you use for your video work?

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    GoPro, GH5, these days more with the Leica SL2-s

  • @finn4240
    @finn42403 жыл бұрын

    hey did you pull the 800 or did you shoot it at box speed

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rated it at 400

  • @leica3341
    @leica33412 жыл бұрын

    すごくクールな動画だ!

  • @han4312
    @han43123 жыл бұрын

    在多伦多保重 还没来得及回去香港找你拍你就搬家了 以后有机会去加拿大的话要一起出去拍一拍

  • @codedfotography
    @codedfotography3 жыл бұрын

    What genre of music do you use

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    CODED Fotography a bit of everything really, modern/traditional jazz for this one, usually some kind of hip hop for my other videos.

  • @Edgeflims
    @Edgeflims3 жыл бұрын

    Would anyone be kind to recommend underrated districts to shoot photos? (I’m tired of shooting at shopping districts like Mongkok,)

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tin Shui Wai & Tsuen Wan was my favorite outside of the usual places. Made some videos there if you’re interested 😉

  • @ThierryYang
    @ThierryYang3 жыл бұрын

    What do you use for videography?

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Panasonic GH5

  • @devroombagchus7460
    @devroombagchus74603 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! All the best for Canada. You shoot Portra 400 at 200. So do I more or less: 2/3 stop lower. How do you shoot Portra 800?

  • @ivunchow

    @ivunchow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Usually at box or will sometimes rate it lower depending on lighting

  • @garvinkelly
    @garvinkelly2 жыл бұрын

    800>160>400