pvdhaar
Peter
Two weeks ago, I ran into what I thought was Agfa Vista 200: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92186 Unfortunately it wasn't actually Agfa Vista, but AgfaPhoto Vista, a rebadged film from another company (Ferrania)..
Well, I gave it a try anyway, given that it effectively cost 1.60 euro per (36 exp.) roll at that time. And indeed, it's not the same as the original Vista, but it's not all too bad either if you take care not to underexpose it. When underexposed, it is excessively grainy in the shadows. The original Vista also didn't respond well to underexposure, but to less extent. Sharpness of the prints also appears a tad less than with original Vista, but the shots I did were rather informal attempts to get a feel for the character of the film..
It can't compete with a modern film like Superia 200, or Gold 200. To me it's really seems like a generation behind. But the color saturation is fine, and shots with black/white/grey don't come across as drab. So it does have its uses.. especially if you need a not too clinical photo..
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Well, I gave it a try anyway, given that it effectively cost 1.60 euro per (36 exp.) roll at that time. And indeed, it's not the same as the original Vista, but it's not all too bad either if you take care not to underexpose it. When underexposed, it is excessively grainy in the shadows. The original Vista also didn't respond well to underexposure, but to less extent. Sharpness of the prints also appears a tad less than with original Vista, but the shots I did were rather informal attempts to get a feel for the character of the film..
It can't compete with a modern film like Superia 200, or Gold 200. To me it's really seems like a generation behind. But the color saturation is fine, and shots with black/white/grey don't come across as drab. So it does have its uses.. especially if you need a not too clinical photo..
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charjohncarter
Veteran
It is like a specialty film that you can use for effects. Something different is always fun to use.