Adox 'SCALA' 160

[Sumolux]

Hello all,
Can any of the superexperts here tell me more about this film?
Seems to be new (or new old, or re-branded old for new or whatever!)

Funny that they are using the Scala branding, but I suspect it is a name only to attract the attention of Scala freaks like me...!

 

[kxl]

Funny that they are using the Scala branding, but I suspect it is a name only to attract the attention of Scala freaks like me...!

I've heard that it's the same as Silvermax 100, just re-labeled.

 

[Sumolux]

Well...

Well...

Not so sure about that if the description can be trusted at all:

"Legendary b&w slide film originally coming from AGFA

Compared to its AGFA Original this film has 160 ASA and therefore a very fine grain.

The rest is identical: APX emulsion, clear triacetate carrier, anti helo effect, high silver application for the needed density, very high contrast in the projection.

Slide films have to be reversibly processed."

 

[Sumolux]

Hmmmm, you are right!

Hmmmm, you are right!

Seems you are right indeed....My what a lot of sales talk by ADOX.
It is the same film, the re-labeling was because it works best for slides at 160, according to Studio 13 and DR5, so ADOX wanted to differentiate their product line.

Thanks for putting me on the trail to figure this out. :bang:

 

[brbo]

Is this film compatible with Fomapan BW Reversal Kit?

 

[ashfaque]

It is the identical film, simply named differently, according to Mirko (of Adox), to highlight the fact that it can be used as a slide. http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?threads/adox-silvermax-in-a-differently-labelled-version.134841/

 

[Fotohuis]

In the FP reversal kit you can develop all clear layer type films.

Silvermax was in fact a Scala copy, used in their S8 film cartridges too. Somehow Adox bought the TM Scala name.

 

[Mike Riches]

Question:
Is this film like other slide films IE Bracketing? 1/3 stops?
Thanks
Mike Riches

 

[HHPhoto]

Question:
Is this film like other slide films IE Bracketing? 1/3 stops?
Thanks
Mike Riches

Original Agfa Scala 200X was just the Agfa APX 100 emulsion with higher silver content, coated on a clear triacetate base.
The same is valid for the successor Adox Silvermax = Adox Scala 160 BW. That Silvermax and Scala 160 BW are technically identical (and have the same price) has been always clearly said by Adox (very good and precise communication policy).

I've used all these films: Agfa Scala 200X, Adox Silvermax and Adox Scala 160 BW.
The Adox is very similar to the Agfa Scala, and the best replacement on the market for it.

Concerning exposure, the Adox is identical to the Agfa. Exposure latitude is about 1/2 stop.
Correct exposure is very easy using a modern camera with current built-in metering technology, or using a hand-held light meter.
For perfect results in very complicated lighting situations bracketing with 1/3 stops will definitely deliver at least one perfect shot.

Adox Scala 160 BW (Silvermax) is a wonderful BW (reversal) film. I can highly recommend it, the slides are awesome!

Cheers, Jan

 

[Sumolux]

Indeed...

Indeed...

Having shot Scala slides for almost 25 years, I agree with Jan; however, I am just now trying out some experments shooting the (renewed), recently released FomapanR 100 B/W reversal emulsion.

First tests to my eye show the FomapanR @ 100 to be more extreme in contrast and somewhat lacking in the wonderfully rich chromatic grays that Scala possesses, but I am wondering what will happen @ 160 or more or with different metering?

Once I've decided one way or the other, there will be a bulk order for the freezer, as I have only 20 rolls of Scala left to go...