Tetanol Neofin Blue Question

[moltogordo]

I recently bought a tin of Arista 100. It says "Made in Czecheslovakia" on the tin, so I'm asuming that it's Foma 100. Whatever the case, it's a very nice film.

I've got a roll going right now in one of my Olympus Pen FTs, and I'm wondering if I should give it a whirl in the Tetanol Neofin Blue I was given a couple of months ago.

I also have a roll of Pan F in an MX that I'd like to try with the soup. I do have a recommended time for Pan F, but can anybody give me some time recommendations for the Arista 100?

Thanks!

 

[Gerald C Koch]

Just a word on the use of Neofin Blue. This developer is capable of producing excellent negatives. But in order to do so it places added responsibilities on the photographer. Camera shake will negate any benefits. In addition over-exposure must be avoided as it too degrades the image. The intent should be the thinnest possible negative that still has good shadow detail. Such a negative should print easily on grade 3 paper. Attention to processing details such as temperatures and agitation is also very important.

 

[MattKing]

How old would film be if it was made in "Czecheslovakia"?

 

[AgX]

Czecheslovakia ceased to exist at the end of the year 1992.
Though one might add some time for may be existing stocks of packaging.

 

[moltogordo]

I'm sorry . . . it says Czech Republic . . . . sheer sloppiness on my part. Old habits die hard.

 

[moltogordo]

Just a word on the use of Neofin Blue. This developer is capable of producing excellent negatives. But in order to do so it places added responsibilities on the photographer. Camera shake will negate any benefits. In addition over-exposure must be avoided as it too degrades the image. The intent should be the thinnest possible negative that still has good shadow detail. Such a negative should print easily on grade 3 paper. Attention to processing details such as temperatures and agitation is also very important.

Thanks - I'll be as careful as possible, and even go with a tripod!

 

[MartinP]

Indeed It will say Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic on the packaging - it's a town just east of Prague and the factory is not far from the railway station, in case you wanted to visit during a holiday in the capital.