I didn't think Ferrania had that big a piece of the pie back when film was an actual thing. The fact that their product is available today and not available tomorrow should probably be expected. That at least means someone is buying it.
Well, they have a new owner. Perhaps it's fair to no longer ding them for mistakes of their previous owner and let the start with a clean slate.
Once 3M took over ferrania, the main business became film and paper for 3m, and private label film for the likes of Sears, Zellers and K-mart. they also made "scotch brand" audio tape for the European market.I didn't think Ferrania had that big a piece of the pie back when film was an actual thing. The fact that their product is available today and not available tomorrow should probably be expected. That at least means someone is buying it.
Well, they might have been relatively large in the Private label market in Europe; but looking for concrete data eg. 1995-2000 and didn't get any concrete good results.I didn't think Ferrania had that big a piece of the pie back when film was an actual thing. The fact that their product is available today and not available tomorrow should probably be expected. That at least means someone is buying it.
I know there is a very negative perception of his ownership. Still would need a TLDR of what has happened. I know Henning gave me a good clarification of what Inovis is, in the mess of actors that are operating/rent time at the ex-Agfa Leverkusen facility in Monheim. Then I guess that with Ferrania it appears as he is having a mish-mash attempt to manufacture film.I'm guessing you don't know anything about the "new owner", Jake Seal. He doesn't exactly inspire confidence as a leader of a business. "Clean slate"? I'm not sure that's a term I'd apply to the current situation.
Oh pish posh. Just be thankful you can buy this mediocre nostalgia at an even higher price now.
I'm guessing you don't know anything about the "new owner", Jake Seal. He doesn't exactly inspire confidence as a leader of a business.
"Clean slate"? I'm not sure that's a term I'd apply to the current situation.
I wasn't around when Ferrania was a thing and I first heard their name a couple of years ago so nostalgia is not a factor for me, but I did try some 20 rolls of P33 when it came out and found it to be world-class stuff. An FP4+ on steroids. Gorgeous product.
I am not sure what's going on but I wish them well and if they restart manufacturing I'll support them for sure.
You would guess wrong. I am perfectly familiar with both articles you linked to, and others.
Ugh. Then move to whatever "slate" you currently have for Jake Seal instead of the previous slate for Ferrania. My point is... new owner. Mistakes of the previous owner are not relevant to predicting future mistakes. Now, if you want to consider previous mistakes that Jake Seal made on previous ventures to predict his future mistakes, then go right ahead.
I just hope that I will be able to purchase P30 and 33 in 120
Did you happen to develop any P33 in Xtol or a Xtol-like developer? If so, I would love to hear about a recommended starting time and temp for P33 in Xtol.I did try some 20 rolls of P33 when it came out and found it to be world-class stuff.
Did you happen to develop any P33 in Xtol or a Xtol-like developer? If so, I would love to hear about a recommended starting time and temp for P33 in Xtol.
Thanks! Those times are for Xtol stock solution, right?I did a video a while back using XTol with P33 (at box speed). I believe my time was 10:00 at 20C. No prewash. I agitated 5sec every minute after initial 30sec constant agitation. I ended up with nicely exposed and developed negatives, with the odd air-bell here and there. To avoid that, I agitated 5sec/30sec, and reduced the development time to 9:30.
Thanks! Those times are for Xtol stock solution, right?
All I’m going to say is: under Seal’s watch, Ferrania’s web site(s) have gone offline. That’s a present mistake, not an imaginary future mistake.
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