Seems like "X Film" is something Charles Francis Xavier aka Professor X might use.
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I do like the name x pro film 320. At least it was not named after a Halloween character or horror movie.
It's not confusing; it's a JOKE based on the old "Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third" Abbot and Costello routine. It was a way of saying he doesn't want to say. There can be multiple reasons for this including possibly an agreement with the company doing the coating not to divulge it.
It befuddles me to think that some folks expect a company to divulge the manufacturing details of their proprietary product. It never hurts to ask but when information is not forthcoming then it’s a reasonable response. A data sheet is a reasonable expectation, and if not provided then a decision can be made to not use the product. Let’s face it… even the “Kodak/Fuji experts” here, more than not, are guessing about these company’s inner workings and thought processes.
I love the look of the samples posted on the op's website, but the painful part is that I don't love spending $80 w/ shipping to get a few rolls, especially when I can try 1 roll of film at some place like Freestyle for $20 shipped (Foma).
To me, trying out a new film involves only a roll or two. With 2 rolls I can do half the negs in one developer, and the other half in a different developer. The second roll can be shot at different EI's, etc. That's all I need to figure a film out, because logically, if it isn't working w/ 4 different samples it isn't ever going to work.
I'd be tempted to try this, but not at the cost that's required to try an unknown film.
Maco Direct (Rollei's films) never discussed that and thats fine.
Maco veiled the manufacturers of all their films, including the Rollei branded ones. But over time they let this veil go at least for Agfa.
It befuddles me...
Ok, got it. So nothing for someone who wants to give it a try before committing, if in Europe
Thanks for the reply. That’s a really cool box… you should consider putting a picture of it on your web site. I didn’t see one.
If i may quote the Hyannis based band, Boston: Its more than a feeling.maybe for some reason you feel that you cannot reveal more but it would be nice if we knew what the constraints on release are
Ide rather be out shooting than documenting 5 pages of data to "dial in" a new film. I much prefer our motto: shoot more filmI bet that most of us here on this forum have 4-5 pages of documentation when dialing in a new film. Come on.
I love the look of the samples posted on the op's website, but the painful part is that I don't love spending $80 w/ shipping to get a few rolls, especially when I can try 1 roll of film at some place like Freestyle for $20 shipped (Foma).
To me, trying out a new film involves only a roll or two. With 2 rolls I can do half the negs in one developer, and the other half in a different developer. The second roll can be shot at different EI's, etc. That's all I need to figure a film out, because logically, if it isn't working w/ 4 different samples it isn't ever going to work.
I'd be tempted to try this, but not at the cost that's required to try an unknown film.
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In the interim, for those who are jonsing for some CatLABS sheet film, we have just completed the second run of CatLABS X FILM 80 MKII - an
EU distributors are getting film as we speak, you should be able to buy it locally soon if you dont want to commit to a 10$ per roll price, likely still cheaper than many other film options our there
well apart from Kodak there is no roll of film that would ever cost me more than 9euros… (Cinestill is also Kodak to me in b/w).
And, tell me how it is giving a film a try when I have to get 10 rolls in order to arrive at your advertised $10 per roll? Try with 2 rolls, and I am at 45/2 per roll. You still trying to sell this to me as ”still cheaper than many other film options out there”?
I appreciate your work, but don't try to sell me as stupid
Let's hope it is not a combination of animal + lab as in LabRats.They may also be cat lovers as I am, just guessing by the name and logo. Maybe they should rename the film to “Manx 320” another variety of felis catus that is short of D-tails.
Can you disclose which distributors so we can look out for the arrival?EU distributors are getting film as we speak, you should be able to buy it locally soon if you dont want to commit to a 10$ per roll price, likely still cheaper than many other film options our there
mach II !
Does it at least come with an autographed photo of Chuck Yeager,
or The Rock? He's married to Sib's daughter
Can you disclose which distributors so we can look out for the arrival?
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