I thought it was, based on some chatter on the internet, including IIRC, somebody who "read" the markings on a Ultrafine film can. But APUG'er Aurelien sent me a note asking if I was sure. Hmmmm, truth is, I wasn't sure. So today I bought a 100' roll of UN54 and will shoot it, along with a short roll of Ultrafine Xtreme 100 (which I've been calling UN54), and develop them in the same tank. I intend to avoid DIAFINE for this test, but have on hand Rodinal, HC-110, and some D-76. I'm leaning towards the Rodinal. I will use the same camera, same scene, and, if I do it quick enough, the same lighting.
I sent a note to the ORWO representative asking point blank, "....is UN54 the same as Ultrafine Xtreme 100?". He relayed my query onward to the ORWO headquarters. I doubt I'll get a reply. Do you think if I sent a note to Kodak and asked them "...does Tri-X = Arista Premium 400?", that they would respond?
Any comments on my admittedly amateurish test plan?
Jerry