MadMan2k
Well-known
I bought a couple rolls of this from freestylephoto.biz, and I wonder where I should get it processed? The page said it needs a fixer with hardener, does a place like A&I know what to with it? I think I'll send it to them next week along with some Astia to cross process, unless someone has another place that just develops it for a reasonable price, and knows what to do with 'weird' film like this might be.
Also, anyone have sample photos from this film?
Also, anyone have sample photos from this film?
filmgoerjuan
Established
It's a great film with gorgeous tonality to it (and nearly invisible grain).
A link to my Efke25 shots on Flickr.
This is probably my favourite shot:
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/filmgoerjuan/103805962/" ]
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A link to my Efke25 shots on Flickr.
This is probably my favourite shot:
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/filmgoerjuan/103805962/" ]
Mackinaw
Think Different
MadMan2k said:
Efke 25's emulsion is very soft, when wet, which is why Freestyle recommends the hardener fixer. I use ordinary Ilford Rapid Fix which doesn't contain a hardener, with excellent results (just have to be careful when removing the film from the reel after development).
Many pictures in my gallery are with Efke 25.
Also, here's the URL to the Efke group in Flckr:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/46638350@N00/
Jim Bielecki
titrisol
Bottom Feeder
I do it myself, only way to achieve the results I want
Rodinal 1+100 for 10 minutes agitating once/minute
The emulsion is soft, so handle with care to avoid scracthes
IMHO the nicer thing about this film is not only the grain free images, but also the response to the light it has, with a small response to red (almost orthocrhromatic)
Portraits can be very impressive (black lips)
Rodinal 1+100 for 10 minutes agitating once/minute
The emulsion is soft, so handle with care to avoid scracthes
IMHO the nicer thing about this film is not only the grain free images, but also the response to the light it has, with a small response to red (almost orthocrhromatic)
Portraits can be very impressive (black lips)
mr roberts
Just R
Have you taken the look at these guys yet?
http://www.dr5.com/efke25.html
What I've gotten back so far from some old ver TX (Dev 2) and HP5 (Dev 1) has been outstanding?
The Efke 25 is ~$13 for 135-36. It might be worth a look and they're great folks to deal with.
Bob
http://www.dr5.com/efke25.html
What I've gotten back so far from some old ver TX (Dev 2) and HP5 (Dev 1) has been outstanding?
The Efke 25 is ~$13 for 135-36. It might be worth a look and they're great folks to deal with.
Bob
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
MadMan, a different question: When did you buy this.
I put an order at freestylephoto.biz on 21st of Nov. and since then, it is "on hold" and they don't reply to my e-mails...i whonder what's happening there...
I also bought efke25 by the way, although in 120-format...I'm very curious about it.
I put an order at freestylephoto.biz on 21st of Nov. and since then, it is "on hold" and they don't reply to my e-mails...i whonder what's happening there...
I also bought efke25 by the way, although in 120-format...I'm very curious about it.
peter_n
Veteran
A&I are good, but they have standard XTOL processes. You might want to slip them an email question about the Efke 25 before committing.
MadMan2k
Well-known
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll take a look at that dr5 place.
Pherdinand, I bought it about the 10th-15th I think, 2 rolls.
Thanks for the examples too. I'm looking forward to getting the roll I shot back, I shot some landscapes and old buildings in Massachusetts on it during thanksgiving.
Pherdinand, I bought it about the 10th-15th I think, 2 rolls.
Thanks for the examples too. I'm looking forward to getting the roll I shot back, I shot some landscapes and old buildings in Massachusetts on it during thanksgiving.