Gerald C Koch
Member
I am considering Ferrania P30 as a possible substitute. In my experience Ilford Pan F and EFE 25 are both too contrasty for my tastes.
sigha more old fashioned high silver content emulsion
I believe that the "silver rich" notion was debunked as a marketing ploy.
+++1! I've got a bunch in the freezer but I'd love to see fresh Pan X on the market. To me it's much cleaner than Tmaxx which Kodak decided was the do all end all.YES!
I could not agree with you more! Verichome Pan was an incredible film. Some people may have dismissed it as a "Box Camera" film, but I loved the results I got using it in my various TLR's and other MF cameras. I liked to shoot it at ASA 100 and develop it in HC-110 diluted 1+15, AKA "Dilution H".Since they think they're going to get back into multi-layer films, I wish they'd pump out some of the Greatest Film of All Time--Verichrome Pan. And I wish they'd do it in all formats this time, too.
I recall shooting it in my Komaflex S. I almost certainly processed it in Beutler's formula (my Father and I rolled our own) which was my standard for 35mm Plus-X. IIRC the Verichrome gave nice results, smooth tonality and good sharpness. I'd be happy to see it back for my MF cameras, and I'd welcome the return of Plus-X. I wish that 127 film were much cheaper; the Koma needs shutter work - the auto diaphragm won't close down - and I've been told the cost of repair is considerable. Anyone know of a good shop for its repair?I could not agree with you more! Verichome Pan was an incredible film. Some people may have dismissed it as a "Box Camera" film, but I loved the results I got using it in my various TLR's and other MF cameras. I liked to shoot it at ASA 100 and develop it in HC-110 diluted 1+15, AKA "Dilution H".
Can’t be fogged.Panatomic gave me some of the best BW shots I ever took. Both in negative as well as reversal processed. I still have 2 100' rolls in the freezer. And one half bulk roll that is fogged like a SOB, and still makes great photos.
Simple reality check for everyone: a minimum production run would equate to about 30000 36-exposure rolls of 35mm & would have to be sold within 2 years of coating. Would those of you clamouring for FX be willing to buy and use that much film on an ongoing basis (no stockpiling!) or are we talking about 2-3 rolls a year level of usage?
Cost of coating the batch would likely be 6 figures. Persuading Adox to make something not unlike APX25 on their smaller coater might be more realistic.
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