arista edu vs. II

[back alley]

what are the differences between these 2 films?

worth the small difference in price?

thanks
joe

 

[rover]

Joe, somewhere there is an equivalent list. Maybe posted at Pnet in the Classic Camera forum? One is AGFA, one is Formapan, one is .........

 

[back alley]

might not matter, freestyle doesn't seem to accept paypal.

joe

 

[x-ray]

I just ordered some of the Edu 100 and understand it's Fomapan and was told the II or Ultra is Fortepan.

 

[back alley]

the freestyle blurb says the arista II is made in germany.

i was wondering about quality, grain etc.

 

[rover]

Germany, AGFA, APX 100 and 400.

 

[kaiyen]

dave,
almost

arista II > agfa
arista.edu > forte
arista.edu ultra > foma

allan

 

[wlewisiii]

In my experience, joe, the ultra is by far the best film of the bunch. The delightful side of irony is that it's also the cheapest. I had some real QC issues with Forte, but everything I've used from Foma has been just right.

Right now, to me, the best cheap conventional black & white film is Fomapan 100 aka Arista.Edu Ultra 100 or the 400 equivalent. Excellent film for pennies. Can't beat that with a stick...

William

 

[Stephanie Brim]

I agree with William. The BEST deal is Arista EDU Ultra. If you want APX 400, though, get a bulk roll of the Arista II. Both are good films.

I, however, have been dying to try APX 400. I'll probably end up with a roll of that and a roll of APX 100 by Christmas.

 

[Max Power]

I'll third and carry for EDU. Ultra

It's a traditional emulsion, and once you get over the funky blue base, it's all good. I've been using it in 120 format souped in Rodinal 1+50 and been getting excellent results.

Kent