Has anyone recently bought any of the films mentioned in the title of this post? If so, is it any good, and how did you go about purchasing it, and was the price good?
Thanks.
Very helpful info. Do you know if they sell 100 ft bulk rolls?Alan,
Last fall I purchased thirty rolls of film direct from Astrum: 10 rolls each of the 100, 200, and 400 speed Astrum Foto 35mm films. All three are very good, but handling the 400 ASA film is a bit tedious, since its on extremely thin polyester base. I find it a challenge to get it into neg sleeves. On the other hand, it dries very flat and it a please to scan/print from. It seems all the Astrum films are traditional cubic grain films, so if you like those (think Tri-X, etc) then the Astrum Foto films should work for you. The 100 ASA Foto is surprisingly sharp and fine-grained. Mind you it is quite contrasty, so make a note. One thing I don't love about Astrum's product is that they use very cheap plastic bulk load type cassettes. They come apart a bit too easily, IMO, but they are usable. Here is a sample from the Foto 100 film:
The Svema films are all outdated, since Svema went out of business circa 2000. (Astrum bought the facility and restarted under the Astrum brand) I've used the Tasma NK-2 and its interesting film. However, I bought it from the Film Photography Project store, and they sell 20 frame rolls for something like $8.00, which I think is steep, especially considering the fact that every roll I've shot has light leak contamination from the cassette.
Very helpful info. Do you know if they sell 100 ft bulk rolls?
ThanksThey do sell in bulk, but they don't specify how large a roll - they sell by the meter. The Foto 100 for example, is priced at $1.39 USD per meter. See attached price list from last summer.
I notice they have 120 film by the meter also. Hmm, is that just a roll of 120? I know you probably don't know Paul. I'm not so much interested in the 35mm film as I am the 120 and 4x5 since that's mainly what I shoot. Looks like a pretty good film the would work well with pyro developers.They do sell in bulk, but they don't specify how large a roll - they sell by the meter. The Foto 100 for example, is priced at $1.39 USD per meter. See attached price list from last summer.
Folks at rangefinder.ru told me it is all repackaging of some technical films from Europe.
I notice they have 120 film by the meter also. Hmm, is that just a roll of 120? I know you probably don't know Paul. I'm not so much interested in the 35mm film as I am the 120 and 4x5 since that's mainly what I shoot. Looks like a pretty good film the would work well with pyro developers.
Paul, when you placed your order, was shipping very expensive?
The price list simply lists “120 Rol Film”[sic]. Does anyone here know which emulsion it is?I notice they have 120 film by the meter also. Hmm, is that just a roll of 120? I know you probably don't know Paul. I'm not so much interested in the 35mm film as I am the 120 and 4x5 since that's mainly what I shoot. Looks like a pretty good film the would work well with pyro developers.
They themselves call it "Foto 100".The price list simply lists “120 Rol Film”[sic]. Does anyone here know which emulsion it is?
You seemingly have no idea of the Svema plant.Incorrect. Astrum runs the old Svema facility and they are manufacturing film, fresh.
You seemingly have no idea of the Svema plant.
Thus where is that enigmatic plant Astrum is coating film as you state?
Don't you just love how these things turn into instant arguments in forums?!
If you know otherwise, then perhaps you should offer clarifying information, sans attitude, rather than simply negating what I said?
Thanks. This is useful information as it’s very difficult to find bulk film larger than 35mm.They themselves call it "Foto 100".
You made a statement on there being a film manufacturer new to us, which is quite a thing.
You did so without presenting evidence. But when I doubt so, I have to prove that you are wrong...
I follow the Svema history since years and yet have not come across a new film production line nor any other hint at such aside that statement by Astrum, but contrary statements from Ukraine.
It's Agfa Aviphot. Freshly made in Belgium. You can also buy it under the Silberra Pan brand name. I think maco has some versions of it too still.
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