agfa portrait 160

[scorpius73]

i went to my local photography store. they had agfa portrait 160 for $3.95 a roll. i figured id try some because i never had before. what should i expect with this film? i wont get too used to it, since it will be harder to find i guess.

 

[AOI Photo]

Very Low Contrast and VERY low saturation is what to expect from this film. I love it and guard my 120 store of it carefully. Not for everyday use but creates a beautiful effect.

 

[payasam]

Sounds perfect for some situations. How does the grain compare with that of an ASA 100 emulsion? Usable in 35 mm?

 

[AOI Photo]

Sounds perfect for some situations. How does the grain compare with that of an ASA 100 emulsion? Usable in 35 mm?

For comparison think portra VC. Just as far as grain size goes that is. I've used it in 35mm, but prefer it in 120.

There is definately more grain than Portra NC or the Fuji offerings, but it has a look like no other film.

It almost seems to look like a pre-raphaelite painting to me. If that makes sense.

 

[payasam]

Must get someone to send me a roll to play with. I'm certain it isn't to be had in India. Haven't every tried Portra either, as it happens. Don't work in 120 any more, so 35 mm is, well, where the grain clumps: but then "more grain" is relative.

 

[BigSteveG]

Here's an example.....

Here's an example.....

i went to my local photography store. they had agfa portrait 160 for $3.95 a roll. i figured id try some because i never had before. what should i expect with this film? i wont get too used to it, since it will be harder to find i guess.

I have a 10 roll brick purchased from Samy's. The clerk seemed happy to get rid of it. I think it produces a very pretty effect.