Ilford Delta 25

Woolliscroft · Oct 6, 2005

Jim Chinn said:
And if they would start cranking up the machines for a run of HP5 and FP4 in ULF sizes up to 20x24 we would really be in heaven.

Or 220 (please please).

David.

Christopher Colley · Oct 6, 2005

A brand new ISO 25 emulsion would be interesting to see..while they are at it how about some ISO 6400 to even things out

aldevo · Oct 6, 2005

Chazzy said:
This would certainly be a welcome development for all the people who are mourning the loss of apx25 and who have found that other 25 speed films are not what they wanted. But doesn't it seem surprising that Ilford would undercut the market for its own Pan F? But then, by that reasoning, I guess we would have none of the Delta films, so I clearly don't know what I'm talking about.

If this is actually true (and I doubt it is) then I think fewer would mourn the loss of PanF+ than would cheer the return of APX25.

Nick Zentena · Oct 6, 2005

Woolliscroft said:
Or 220 (please please).

David.

Go to the Ilford forum and ask for it. They seem willing to think about it but I've no idea how hard they're thinking-)

scottmcl · Oct 6, 2005

Um, I like Delta 100 very much so far. Nicer tones and much, much more forgiving than TMX. I would think a Delta 25 might be an excellent introduction to the market.

david b · Oct 6, 2005

My cameras spend a lot of time on a tripod doing still lifes as well as landscapes and they would love a slower Delta film.

Now if they would only make an XTOL clone. That would kick ass.

André E.C. · Oct 7, 2005

david b said:
Now if they would only make an XTOL clone. That would kick ass.

Isn`t Ilfosol S quite near from that?
At least in the "look"!
Chemichal composition is very different.

Cheers

André

jim appleyard · Oct 7, 2005

This has all been fun to read and speculate about, but is there any truth to it???

ajuk · Oct 7, 2005

"Other than the possibility of Delta 25, how about an Ilford XP2 type film in a speed of ISO 25? It might be not as interesting as regular b&w film, but probably a good candidate for scanning and output via a Fuji Frontier."

I don't think my Fuji Frontier nor my OM-10 SLR could benifit from that sort of res, A rangfinder (I hear they are capable of a much higher res) and a Drum Scanner or an enlarger with a good lens may benefit though. I would be interested if anybody has any links that shows what res the 50mm Zuiko is cabable of though.

"introduction of the AGFA Copex Rapid/Spur Nanospeed and
Kodak Imagelink HQ"

Arn't they just copy films that have been around for years, and somone reaslised they could be used and solf pictorial?

Now how about a Velvia 25?

braxus · Jul 10, 2006

There have been some that have been told that this film is not going to happen. This includes Stephen Webb that answered an email from the Ilford website. I have asked Simon to confirm this info and fill us in either way.

Thomassauerwein · Jul 10, 2006

I really like Delta 100 which for me replaced Agfa 25. That was a great film! If they do make the 25 asa I'll certainly try it. Having both speeds in my arsenal would be great. especially in 4x5. Having it 35 mm in 25 asa would be a mixed blessing but I would definately carry it and use it when the situation works. Love that clean grain!.

Simon R Galley · Jul 11, 2006

Hi All,

I have already posted information re new product developments : Firstly we always develop our own products and have never bought in 'products' usually because nearly every product has to be specifically designed ( or redesigned ) for whichever coating machine it is coated on and whichever raw materials are sourced to manufacture.

DELTA 25 is a 'would like to have product' but is not yet a designated R&D project and no decision will be made before the end of 2006, if we do make it, it would be an addition to the range and would not replace PAN F+.

Regards

Simon ILFORD Photo / HARMAN technology Limited :

SteveH · Jul 11, 2006

Simon,
In the other post on this subject, you mentioned the reason for not having Pan F in sheet film size (due to issues with the base and emulsion not getting along...). Would it be a safe guess to say that when delta 25 is developed, it will developed to work with one of your existing sheet film bases ?

Simon R Galley · Jul 13, 2006

Dear Steve,

The first development is always miniature film, which outsells are all other formats by a huge amount, then a commercial decision is made to go to other formats with the R&D developments required to achive that, different bases, manufacturability etc.

Simon.

dancqu · Jul 13, 2006

Simon R Galley said:
DELTA 25 is a 'would like to have product'

The film's reciprocity behavior would be a factor
I'd need to consider. Dan

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