A film offered as "ISO xyz" must comply regarding that sensitivity to the film sensitivity measured based on the ISO standard.
That such is not always handled this way, one can see at the case of Film Ferrania who admitted here at Apug not even to have done an ISO testing, and who tried to evade this by designating the respective film with an "ASA" designation arguing that such no longer having a legal implication.
At the risk of displaying my ignorance... Who the *^$@ cares? It’s film, it’s available, try it out. If you don’t like it don’t buy it. Spend your time in the process, not on naysaying. The fact that there are companies still trying to provide analogue film products is a cause for celebration, not %^&*()&^%$#%^)*@#$$%+__(!!!
Exactly, well said.At the risk of displaying my ignorance... Who the *^$@ cares? It’s film, it’s available, try it out. If you don’t like it don’t buy it. Spend your time in the process, not on naysaying. The fact that there are companies still trying to provide analogue film products is a cause for celebration, not %^&*()&^%$#%^)*@#$$%+__(!!!
This thread started as an announcement that CatLABS has brought a film to market, and we should use it, try it, and see how we like it. You know, have fun and actually be a photographer. Thats the point, not all this trite conversation about ISO and conspiracy theories as to who coats film... perhaps you missed the point....You missed the whole point, obviously.
It’s threads like this one that are starting to become more and more prevalent that cause me to question the value of spending time on this web site at all.
Check out the digital side of APUG, not nearly the amount of backbiting and negativity.
Consumers and that is us and others who buy films just need to be sure that what they are getting as a new film is a new film. CATLABS would appear to be a small company to be able to produce film, based on what locals to New Jersey have said about it. However it might have the resources to commission and pay for a new emulsion but this is far from clear and CATLABS do not want to engage us by answering questions which is their right. However I would have thought that there were enough grounds to be sceptical about it being a new film and surely armed with what we know, there are grounds for questions to be asked. .
Speaking only for myself and using Kentmere as an example I would be very unhappy if I had bought what is Kentmere or any other film as a new film but paid a lot more for it only realise I had gained nothing for my money. Yes we should celebrate new films and the growth in the range of films but they have to be new don't they? Otherwise we are living in a fool's paradise, aren't we? I see no advantage for me in living there.
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Certainly, thank you for making my point.Then move along...
Isn’t it pitiful... and a bit of an embarrassment.Man, these Catlab people have really taken a grilling over this.
I agree, ISO sets standards, they don't certify a product complies. I've never seen 3rd party certification on film.“As for ISO....it is important because the box identifies the film as "ISO 320/21". They literally cannot lawfully print this unless the film conforms to the ISO standard, ...”
Please educate me. What law legislates that?
I tend to agree with this.If it's Kodak Double-X then that's fine by me!
stephen schuab is very reputable. knows a lot about a lot, AND he's a nice guy too ! that's like the triple threat ..How reputable is the "figital revolution" site?
stephen schuab is very reputable. knows a lot about a lot, AND he's a nice guy too ! that's like the triple threat ..
Actually they could very well have acquired an old web press like an old 4 color Royal Zenith and hired a hot shot mechanic to rework it to coat film. I have a good buddy who has made a lifetime career and done pretty well for himself at just this kind of thing. In fact I haven't heard from my buddy David in about 8 months. Quite possibly he might be up north on a job. If I know him, it could be this one. He always was best at these super complicated machine jobs.
his website is a good read, and his older website ( if you can find it in the way back machine ) is great too....I hadn't come across the site before....so...if CatLabs are actually using XX with the original edge markings intact....that would kind of clinch it.
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