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Agfa Isopan 24 - Does anybody know this film?

gerex

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I found an old box of Agfa film in my parents attic. Unfortunately, the internet is decidedly unhelpful and I cannot find any information about it.

Here is what it says on the box (I took pictures too, but cannot post them yet):

Isopan 24 Film <-- film name
IP24 <-- maybe a product number, probably short for Isopan 24
24 DIN | 200 ASA | 6 <-- film speed, though I do not know what the last number stands for
12 x 16,5cm <-- size in cm, 4,7" x 6,5"
72002962 <-- probably a serial or batch number
Nov. 70 <-- production date or expiration date, either way that stuff is old

Does anyone know how to develop this, preferably in Rodinal?
 

Jim Noel

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One of the best general purpose films ever made. It had a magnificent curve for skin tones. I used my last a few years ago and ahve found nothing to replace it. I don't have times for Rodinal because the grain structure produced by Rodinal would ruin the beautiful smooth skin tones.
 
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gerex

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That almost makes me feel bad about planning to use it for a pinhole camera. But only almost, since 30 years in that attic must have been pretty bad for the film

Which developer did you use?
 

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I should have times for Isopan 24 in Rodinal, and it should be a very reasonable combination. I have Agfa data going back to the early 1900's and most Agfa films give excellent fine grain in Rodinal bar the 400 EI and higher.

It's been a long day and it's late now (UK time) so I'll look first thing tomorrow.

Ian