Favourite 400 speed B+W film?
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Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
Rollei made a replacement for it, or at least shipped a version of it under own name. One could argue it was Agfa base just rebranded. Anyhow, the film was Rollei Retro 400, not RPX which is a different emulsion altogether. I've used RR 400 somewhat, and apart from rather obtrusive grain it has lovely tonality.
My favourites at the moment would be Delta 400 for fine grain and pleasant tonality, and HP5+ for robustness - it works more or less no matter the situation.
Fotohuis
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Rollei films are mainly coming from Agfa Gevaert in Belgium. They have the aviation films: Rollei Retro 80S and 400S. The Superpan 200. Rollei Digibase CN200 (color), CR200 (slide, based on RSXII emulsion).
The Rollei Retro 100 TONAL in cooperation with Efke, PAN 25 more or less too (and Filmotec but discontinued now). And their IR-400 (S) also an industrial Agfa film. ATP1.1 is an extended Red Copex Agfa micro film. Their Ortho 25 film I think Filmotec (former OrWo) too.
And yes, Neopan 400 is discontinued and confirmed by Fuji BeNeLux and Germany. They are almost disappeared in the Netherlands - Belgium and Germany now. I am out of stock (Neopan 400 135-36) too. What rests in B&W Fuji is Acros 100 in 35mm, 120 roll film (5 pack) and sheet film.
Best regards,
Robert
The Rollei Retro 100 TONAL in cooperation with Efke, PAN 25 more or less too (and Filmotec but discontinued now). And their IR-400 (S) also an industrial Agfa film. ATP1.1 is an extended Red Copex Agfa micro film. Their Ortho 25 film I think Filmotec (former OrWo) too.
And yes, Neopan 400 is discontinued and confirmed by Fuji BeNeLux and Germany. They are almost disappeared in the Netherlands - Belgium and Germany now. I am out of stock (Neopan 400 135-36) too. What rests in B&W Fuji is Acros 100 in 35mm, 120 roll film (5 pack) and sheet film.
Best regards,
Robert
semilog
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al1966
Feed Your Head
I used to think it was HP5, but I really love Neopan in 35mm and have been positively delighted with Tri-X in 120. Now I would buy Tri-X over HP5, I have a small amount of Neopan 400 and 1600 left but hardly use 35mm black and white now. I will try and score some Neopan in 120.
bulevardi
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Kodak T400CN
You can pimp a sepia with this aswel 🙂
You can pimp a sepia with this aswel 🙂
Corto
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Pirate
Guitar playing Fotografer
I still have about 5 rolls of the 400CN in 120 format. Snagged them at the local store before they even knew they couldn't get any more. Great film, but still, it's just not the same.
Jockos
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I developed a roll of TMax 400 for the first time yesterday, and I think it might be the perfect film for scanning with Nikon scanners. Since the grain is so fine, it didn't get exaggerated from the "grain aliasing syndrome", while still maintaining some texture, and the tonality looks very nice!
Further, I've discovered (like the rest of the Internet) that the Rollei Retro 400S is not a 400 ISO film.
I bought some Microphen, which I'm going to try recover some shadows with, otherwise I'm thinking of pulling it to 200.
Further, I've discovered (like the rest of the Internet) that the Rollei Retro 400S is not a 400 ISO film.
I bought some Microphen, which I'm going to try recover some shadows with, otherwise I'm thinking of pulling it to 200.
lawrence
Veteran
Yes, the grain aliasing problem with most Nikon scanners can be a real pain and I ended up selling mine and buying a Canoscan FS4000US. However the problem doesn't apply to all Nikon scanners -- the 9000 has more diffuse illumination that avoids it.
LeicaM3
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Hmm.
Starting to really like acros@400 in xtol 1:1.
Starting to really like acros@400 in xtol 1:1.
jsolanzo
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Me like Acros and Neopan 400
funkpilz
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I used to get Neopan 400 in bulk quite cheaply, but not anymore. So at the moment, I'm window shopping for a cheap 400 speed film that isn't crap. So far, I like Adox Pan 400.
al1966
Feed Your Head
I am down to 10 rolls of Neopan 400 and 5 rolls of neo 1600 🙁 So I have bought some bulk Foma 400 to try as I liked Foma 100 but that was in 120. I have started shooting monochrome again (a lot), I also bought some Tmax 400 and a load of Tri-x in 120 yesterday. I can't remember trying Tmax 400 before, so will be putting it through D76 and Xtol to see which I prefer. I am testing film dev combos for pushing though I am not keen on the 5 litre packing of Xtol as I don't think I will use it quick enough, but for that one special project I am fine with wasting most of two pack if its good enough. What I need is a dev that gives less pronounced grain than RO9 but the same keeping qualities and obviously produces a good tonality etc.
.AB
Newbie
my favourite is Kodak TMAX 400 🙂
Cyriljay
Leica Like
I have tried all B&W films and Chromogenic films and I am happy with Tri-X and when I don't have TX , I go for HP5 to get the similar results.
horosu
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Kodak TMax 400 really does it for me, especially in Rodinal
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
don't know if I ever posted to this thread before but currently is (and has been for some time) RolleiRetro 400S.
Mildly sensitive to IR film, stems from aerial survey stock.
I shoot it at 800 and develop with my self-devised D76 developing scheme.
Mildly sensitive to IR film, stems from aerial survey stock.
I shoot it at 800 and develop with my self-devised D76 developing scheme.
maxwell1295
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Someone used the word "robust" to describe HP5. That's a pretty accurate description. Personally, I really like the Arista Premium (Tri-X) 400 from Freestyle. The grain is a little tighter and it really seems to do well with 1:100 stand developing in Rodinal. It curls quite a bit more than HP5 (which sits really flat after developing), but I can deal with it.
D.O'K.
Darren O'Keeffe.
I'm surprised Delta 400 hasn't received more praise: superlative sharpness for a fast film (better than many older 100's) and--to me--really excellent tonality, particularly in DDX.
Regards,
D.
Regards,
D.