brothernature
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Wondering if anyone can recommend a film similar to old Agfa-Pan 400, or something with a thicker film base. I'd like to try Cinestill BwXX, but it's pretty expensive to use long term.
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
Internet wisdom says that the rollei rpx 400 is the closest to it. I have not tried it though so i cannot comment.
brothernature
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Thanks! I'll check it out. From what I've read it's possible that Rollei RPX 100/400, Kentmere 100/400, and Agfaphoto APX 100/400 are all the same film, manufactured by Ilford/Harman. Maybe I'll shoot a few of each and see the differences.
DominikDUK
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RPX 400 and Agfapan 400 are not that close they have a very different grain structure. APX 400 is grainier but the grain is more pleasing imo.
RPX actually reaches the stated speed, whereas APX was always more of a E.I. 250 Film.
I am talking about the old APX not the Agfaphoto stuff that is nothing but repackaged RPX/Kentmere.
Bergger Pancro 400 is closest to APX imo but harder to get. RPX 400 is a nice film and worth a try just don't expect APX results.
RPX actually reaches the stated speed, whereas APX was always more of a E.I. 250 Film.
I am talking about the old APX not the Agfaphoto stuff that is nothing but repackaged RPX/Kentmere.
Bergger Pancro 400 is closest to APX imo but harder to get. RPX 400 is a nice film and worth a try just don't expect APX results.