Another new film from ADOX.

[Photo_Smith]

Funny enough, I've found the (lack of) exposure latitude to be the most common introducer of grain with the 100. CHS really doesn't like overexposure, not even half a stop it'll bring out grain as will underexposure.
Surface developers work best because they are single layer films, they are finicky emulsions but once nailed are capable of great results, fine grain, wonderful tones and acutance.
I like them best with controlled or flat lighting, developed in Rodinal:

If the new stuff comes close it will become my go-to 100 speed film.

 

[Scrambler]

127 alive again? I'd like to see several old formats back alive. There are a ton of GREAT old cameras out there that just sit and act as show pieces. I saw tons this past weekend I'd love to have, but they use wierd film sizes that aren't easily worked around.

I'd like to see 127, 828, 620 and a few others made affordably again. I realize that 120 is 620 with a different spool but that spool makes all the difference.

Heck as far as I'm concerned they should just make the 120 spools the size to fit 620 cameras and then they'd work in both!

Just respool your 120 onto 620 spools in a dark bag. Easiest if you roll it twice (i.e. 120 -> 620 then back to 620) as that way the paper-film length change gets worked out naturally and you don't need to reposition the sticky tape at the end of the respool.

 

[peter_n]

It seems B&W is in good hands with these non-Kodak film companies.

Adox in particular. They are worth supporting.

 

[k__43]

from now on such things should be announced this way:

Good news, everyone!

😀

 

[sepiareverb]

Adox in particular. They are worth supporting.

Agreed. A look at their online factory tour is worth the time.

 

[shadowfox]

Agreed. A look at their online factory tour is worth the time.

That's cool and educational.
Ferrania, are you taking notes?

 

[rolfe]

Is that film by any chance a return of the APX 100 in disguise? I have seen, that many did not like particularly the new APX 100, and my old stock is running out, so I have ordered some Rollei RPX 100, but I would be very much interested to know how this new ADOX film will fare. In slower range traditional B&W films, Ilford FP4 seems to be the last man standing.

I assume you are considering Fuji Acros to be "non-traditional" in this context?

I did load up on the old APX100 while it was still available at the low price. I see that macodirect.de has now put the price up.