ReraPan 100

[dave lackey]

Interesting how we photographers know so little about who supplies us with our fix... film. It is almost like magic, film either pops up in a convenient place and we buy it just like it used to be in every drugstore or photo shop decades ago.

No one seems to know the stats on film sales let alone the companies that make special films like ReraPan 100 in 127 format. I have not yet developed my first roll of it yet but I only bought two to begin with. I am not expecting much but we shall see.

So, I have been watching Freestyle and the others who carried it but now it seems they do not. Who does? Who makes this film? Are they still making it? What are their plans?

I know that David Foy (The Frugal Photographer))is working hard to automate his business of making 127 film available.

Anyone in Japan with insight into ReraPan film?

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Last year the supply of Rerapan 100 seemed to be running dry, but I see it's still on offer at sellers like MACO direct from Germany.

They also have Rera Chrome 100 and PAN 400 in 127 format.

 

[css9450]

Wow, its even gone from B&H!

I've been watching... Adorama was sold out, then Freestyle had it on clearance and then they were sold out too. Now it doesn't even appear on their websites - Adorama, B&H or Freestyle. As if it never existed!

There was some mention on the other thread that it might be Fuji Acros, so if Acros is discontinued that would spell the end for Rera Pan also.

Actually, I never warmed up to Rera Pan. I always had this nagging feeling I was over-developing it. I've not seen any "official" recommendations, but the Massive Dev Chart calls for 16.5 minutes in Rodinal 1:50 at 68 degrees. Now, compare that with Acros which is only 13.5 minutes. And one other website I've seen says Rera Pan should be 11 minutes, all with the same developer. So when I use 16.5 minutes its no wonder I think I'm over-developing it. Next roll I shoot I'm going to do less time, but I'm not sure I have any left. Have to check!

 

[KoNickon]

It appears Rerapan is back at Freestyle: https://www.freestylephoto.biz/500127-ReraPan-400-ISO-Film-127-Size

Anyone tried this film? It seems the maker is Japanese but that's about all I know. I am getting a Primo Jr back in working order and would love to shoot with it. (Cutting down and/or respooling 120 is just beyond my capabilities, I'm afraid, even though I'd love to shoot HP5+ in 127.)

 

[css9450]

That's a 400-speed film, instead of 100 like the old Rerapan was.


400 probably will prove to be a popular choice, and you'll have no problems shooting it in your Primo Jr. but I keep pointing out that maybe another 100 ASA film would have been a better choice. Considering that the vast majority of 127 cameras were simple plastic boxes with a single shutter speed, a film that closely replicates the common B&W film from that era (specifically, Verichrome Pan) would be more useful.

 

[KoNickon]

True enough! But I find 400 speed really versatile, so if I had only one speed to use, I can live with it. (I noted that the Freestyle listing had a link to a 100 speed E6 by this maker also; interesting. But not sure who does E6 these days.)