Well, I mentioned Harman, I did not write Ilford, as that would have been inaccurate and misleading.
Is the consensus that my hoping for clarity of thought and precision in posting was inappropriate? I will immediately delete the post, and replace it with an apology, if that is the case.
Has anyone shot and developed the new RPX 25 film yet?
Alpenhause, will you please refrain from blatant on-topic posts ...
It's a high quality film. The substrate is bluish, which is no problem. It also lays as flat as flat can be. Grain is small. Contrast seems to be controllable. Tonal range is what I'd hoped for. It developed alright in OBSIDIAN AQUA at 1 in 500, for 12 minutes semi-stand @ 20 deg. C. The packaging is exactly the same as ILFORD 120 films except for the words. The anti halation coating soaks off in a black flush. The reciprocity factor I based on the figures Mahn sent me, which were 1/1000 1 no change, 2 becomes 3, 10 becomes 20, 20 becomes 50, 50 becomes 180.
RR
The anti halation coating soaks off in a black flush.
RR
I ordered five rolls of it in 135 size from maco this weekend, the package should arrive tomorrow or maybe on monday..
Do you prefer the cigar style box: Dead Link Removed
In your best guess, what is this film close too? Is a new emulsion, leftover Efke or Agfa 25 or a rebranded document film?
I wonder what a "black flush" is? I assume this refers to washing of some kind such as a pre-soak but it is a very strange way of expressing it. It sound like the kind of sentence that, say, means something in German and has been translated by a language converter you find on computers
pentaxuser
Definitely not a document film.
The films I have are certainly made to a high standard. No pinholes or other nuisances. It is quite different from the ADOX CHS 25 that I had previously used when I wanted a slow film. I made 8 exposures and got 8 very printable negatives. I think it's a new film...
RR
I get the same black flush when I pre-soak (prior to pyro-HD) too.
Rod this is exciting, I can't tell you. The image is beautiful. I suspected this might be repackaged document film but when you say it 'might be a new film' it's very hopeful. Thanks for sharing your results and thoughts. Can't wait to see more.
Actually I do love those wooden boxes.
MY rollei 25 came in it. I get to act all sophistocated when shooting with the club and pullling out my wooden box
Regarding the "black flush" after prewash: it is probably a 50ASA emulsion with a lot of dye incorporated, to decrease speed, and increase sharpness. Would make sense - not a new emulsion, but a known one with "fine-tuning" to fit a special niche in the market.
G.
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