For this particular shoot, I decided to go with my Nikon F100, equipped with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8g lens, and loaded with Orwo Wolfen NC 500 film, rated at ISO 800. I adore this setup because the F100’s viewfinder offers such a sharp and clear image. It’s a real pleasure to look through it – everything is so crisp, and I can easily see the aperture setting, which enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the shutter sound is just the right level of satisfaction – I can’t help but enjoy it with every press.
Foggy weather + Orwo pushed = CINEMA
On this foggy afternoon in Budapest, Diana and myself decided to take advantage of the mist to capture some moody, atmospheric shots. There’s something about fog that draws me in as a photographer, and I suspect many other photographers feel the same. There’s an eerie and mysterious quality to the way the fog envelopes everything, blurring the lines between reality and something more dreamlike.
The fog added a sense of suspense to each frame, suggesting that something had happened or was about to happen in this quiet, seemingly abandoned space. The light was soft and diffused, the details softened by the mist, but still present in a way that made the images feel alive with possibility. The Orwo film, which I pushed to ISO 800, contributed significantly to this effect.
Celebrating grain
The grain became more pronounced, and the contrast intensified, giving the photos a raw, textured quality that perfectly suited the mysterious atmosphere I was trying to capture.
The landscape itself was holding its breath, waiting for something to happen
As we walked through the fog, the Nikon F100’s fast, quiet shutter helped me stay unobtrusive, capturing the moment without disturbing the peace. The combination of the sharp lens and pushed film resulted in images that feel both haunting and vivid, where every light and shadow seems to tell a story.
There’s a certain magic in using film for these types of shots. The unpredictability of how the film will turn out, combined with the limitations it imposes, forces me to slow down and really think about every shot. In the case of the Orwo Wolfen NC 500, the push to 800 added another layer of mystery to the foggy scene, making everything feel just a little more intense. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love shooting with film – the way it transforms the simplest scenes into something more profound and cinematic.
What do you think about pushing film in foggy weather? Would you have gone into that abandoned house? Share your thoughts in comments or:
If you’re interested in seeing more of my photos, you can find me on Lomography, where I share pictures taken with my Canon EOS 500N and the AgfaPhoto 31mm f/9 lens. You can also reach me on Instagram!
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