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Panatomic X question

Does anyone still shoot this film? I have some stock of it still. Im wondering if the grain size has increased due to aging. Anyone else notice this with this film? Its grain size was supposed to be comparible to TMAX 100, unless I heard wrong.
 
To show you what people think of this classic film it's already six pages long now.

Panatomic X was one of my favorite films. It produced beautiful results developed in Rodinal.

I rated the 35mm version of Panatomic X at 32 and developed it for 9 minutes at 68F in the 1:50 dilution of Rodinal. Agitation was 10 seconds of gentle torus inversion every minute.
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Tom is right about the technique. Memory lane for me and many others.
 
Panatomic-X

My favorite developer for Panatomic-X was Edwal FG-7 1:15 with plain water. I rated the film at 64. The results were terrific. Grain was very fine, sharpness was very high and the tonality was nice too. I need to take some out of my freezer and have some fun with it.
 
I've heard more than one person exclaim that the grain on old stock of Panatomic-X was way larger than they had expected. I don't know if it's due to age or not, but comparing some Tri-X I have that expired in 1981 to a new fresh batch, the difference is enormous. That is probably both due to the film itself, as well as the age. Still very usable, though. It looks gorgeous.

I wish I had some Panatomic-X to play around with. Whenever something shows up on eBoo it usually sells for exorbitant sums. I suppose one more film developing headache is something I don't really need.

- Thomas
 
kb244 said:
Now I might actually be able to get ahold of some Technidol from a co-worker. I figure if I shoot techpan, i'd wana play it safe.
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Karl, I have unopened bottles of the Formulary's Tech Pan developer, TD-3. They are yours for the asking if you want them for your TP. Drop me a note offline if interested. Sanders
 
I've had wonderful results with the few rolls of Panatomic-X that I've used. I developed in D-76 1+1, a little longer than the instructions say. I exposed at ASA 25. One roll I've used was indoors with flash, the rest are all outdoors.

I honestly don't have anything to compare it to, but the grain is very nice. I had some very light base fog, but it wasn't even a slight problem printing.

There's something about the film that I can't pinpoint that's absolutely wonderful.

I absolutely wish that I could find some more of this to use; I'm down to half of a roll.
 
Ebay Item number: 270113102320

Anyone interested there is some on Ebay right now for sale. 14 rolls of 35mm. Might be someones chance to try this film.
 
For anyone interested, there are 3 100 foot rolls of Panatomic X 35mm on Ebay right now. Dated 1978, 1986, and 1987. 2 seperate auctions.
 
I just processed a roll of 120 Panatomic X from 1987. Shot it at ASA 25 and processed it in D76. I was quite happy with the results - no fogging and fine grain. Still have the better part of brick left to shoot.
Gord
 
Microdol-X is the developer of choice for Panatomic-X. But Kodak doesn't make Microdol-X anymore.

Home-made Microdol (w/o the X) might work OK. Per liter:
Metol 5gm
S. Sulfite 100 gm
S. Chloride (pickling salt) 30 gm

ID-11 will give excellent results. It's a contrasty film so you may want to overexpose/underdevelop a bit.

Like most films, you can develop it in just about anything and get a printable negative that will satisfy someone.
 
So I figured I'd revive an old thread instead starting a new one. I'm the proud owner of an unopened 100ft roll of Panatomic-X. I develop pretty much everything in XTOL 1:1. Anybody have experience with this combo? Suggestions for times? Would I be better off ordering some Rodinal? From the sounds of it, I shouldn't expect too much fog.

Of course, it's quite possible that the film is trashed and not worth shooting. So it goes.
 
One of my all time favorite films. I was totaly bummed when Kodak discontinued it. I had fine results in D-76 1:1 for 7 minutes @68 degrees. I did find it to be a pretty contrasty emusion, best suited for high clouds, or open shade. The grain is exceptionally fine, and 11x14 prints from 35 mm negs are easily done. I only wish I could have gotten a few rolls of Panatomic X in 120 format. Yes, I am jealous.
 
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