What should I expect of these films?

[Treymac]

Hey guys. I'm about to buy some 120 film that I can't buy locally from Freestyle. I chose freestyle because they have the paper I'm also looking for (Fomabrom VC FB Variant IV 123).

Can you guys tell me what somebody who doesn't have a lot of experience with film other than Ilford films and Kodak films should expect with these:

Rollei ORTHO 25
Rollei Infrared 400
Ilford SFX 200
Rollei Pan 25
Rollei Retro 80s
Fotokemika Efke R50
Adox CHS 100 Art 120
Rollei Agfa Universal 200
Foma Fomapan 100
Fuji Neopan Acros 100
Arista EDU Ultra

Is there anything here that you wouldn't recommend?

Thanks a lot, I can't wait to get some new film to play with.

 

[keithwms]

That's a very diverse set of films you have there!

Of those, the most interesting ones, to me, are the Acros, the SFX (or Rollei superpan) and the pan 25.

 

[Nicholas Lindan]

None of these will perform better than Kodak or Ilford films. They will, however, perform differently.

Just what are you looking for? If you just want to try something new, try the Rollei Infrared 400. You will need an IR filter (#89????), which is opaque for all intents and purposes, so you will need a rangefinder, TLR or press camera for convenient shooting. You can use an SLR with a tripod and put the filter on before you take the picture.

The Adox, Efke, Foma films are old-technology films. If you like a gritty 1930's style picture then these may be a help. Expect defects.