Results from my $1 colour film test

[Huss]

Is this stuff a little murkier than Superia 400?

I have not noticed any difference. Of note all these images were shot on expired C200. Superia 400 (or 200) or C200 will have murkiness in the shadows if you underexpose the image and/or try to exceed the dynamic range of the film by retrieving shadow detail that is not there.

A major influence in the quality of the result is who you use to dev and scan the film (if you do not do it yourself). I have recently switched to thefindlab.com (no association etc) and find their results far superior to places that cater to the 'amateur' market like thedarkroom.com
And much better than Costco that I used to also use (who now no longer handle film). thefindlab is also cheaper than thedarkroom so it is a win win, pro quality for less than amateur pricing. As an example, colour C41 dev and scan to 3200 by 2000 is $10 at the thefindlab, while $15 or $16 at thedarkroom.

The last image I posted was dev/scanned by thefindlab, and it is crystal clear in the eyes with white whites and deep blacks with no murkiness in the shadows. Using expired C200

 

[GarageBoy]

I use LTI Lightside in NYC - they're a nice pro lab- For me, the film cost doesn't matter, when development is $8 and prints are anothe $6

 

[13Promet]

Same film on M6, Summicron 50 IV, Coolscan 4000ED

Scan-151011-0002_PP (Large) by S A, su Flickr

 

[Huss]

Minolta X300, 50mm MD 1.7, Fuji C200.
San Pedro car show.

 

[valdas]

I have just bought expired (2011) Agfa Vista 200. It's very grainy, but then like somebody said, it's probably me (my home C41 development) and not the film to blame...

 

[Huss]

I have just bought expired (2011) Agfa Vista 200. It's very grainy, but then like somebody said, it's probably me (my home C41 development) and not the film to blame...

It's the same film as the C200. If it is grainy then either it was stored incorrectly or your home developing is off. You could try sending a roll to a pro lab for development to compare.

 

[David Hughes]

Identifing film makers.

Identifing film makers.

Hi,

I hope I'm not stating the obvious that everyone knows but...

On each cassette there's a six digit number printed under the barcode.

Go here:- http://dexter.pcode.nl

and enter the number in the box and click on "decode" for the identity of the film's maker and so on.

Regards, David

 

[valdas]

It's the same film as the C200. If it is grainy then either it was stored incorrectly or your home developing is off. You could try sending a roll to a pro lab for development to compare.

Yep, I will have to try a reputable lab, my home development is still not very consistent in terms of quality - I think I nailed the temperature control, but probably the agitation is still something that I need to be more careful with...

 

[Huss]

Nikon F, Nikkor 55 1.2, Fuji C200

Nikonos V, Nikon 35mm 2.8, Fuji C200

 

[Huss]

Nikkormat FT2, Nikon GN 45 2.8, Fuji c200

 

[jonmanjiro]

Ok, $1.49 from Adorama for Fuji C200 36 exp.
This is the same film as Agfa Vista Plus 200.

Looks like its $2.99 a roll now.

 

[Huss]

Looks like its $2.99 a roll now.

Worth it.

Nikkormat FT2, Nikon GN 45 2.8, C200

 

[Addy101]

I like C200 better then Superia 200/400. This is the Schlecker version:

Schlecker 200 (Fuji C200) | Minolta Dynax 7xi | Vivitar 13/2.8

However, my scanning techniques are not as good as some peoples 😡

 

[aureliaaurita]

Fuji C200
Nikon FE2, CV 40mm F2
Developed and scanned by TheFindlab.com

I really like this portrait, no comment on the film as I've no idea what I'm talking about there, something about her slightly sideways glance at the camera.

 

[Huss]

Nikkormat FT2, Nikon GN 45 2.8, C200

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[Finglas]

I like this thread, I am impressed with what I see.

# 4 - David, it is true there are no bad colour films now
# 28 & 30 - the examples in overcast are relevant to me due to the Irish weather - it is true the bright sunshine colour photos here really look well but both of the overcast light are spot on too - example #43 from Italy.
# 47 - David, I did NOT know this, thanks for the tip - it's good to know.
# 50 - I like the photo here, the brown hair really is fantastic along with the natural skin tones on the neck, even the little silver on the side of the nose comes out so well and so natural - vibrant yet fresh, nothing murky, nothing over saturated. It really hits the sweet spot too.

John

 

[Prest_400]

A few days ago I was helping my friend on cleaning up his late father's small house/shed and we found 6 rolls of 2015 dated c200. He was happy to see something in the place had use and would not be thrown out. I also have a single forgotten (6yr old!) roll of Schlecker c200.

I remembered there was some thread by Huss about the film and had to dig 'er up. Those shots helped me recall it for sure!

Out of habit I rate most C41 film +1/3-2/3 (125) and/or bias towards shadows. I know that labs like FIND and relatives can do excellent scans. I use Carmencita lab and they also carry film and Superia 200 was about 3€/roll. However, I found out about a small shop processes cheap (5€) and scans with a pakon, which I may send this c200 to. It triggers my cheapstake side.

IDK about Kodak Colorplus, but I began shooting on the private label c200 and it was decent. After all, it's said that these films are what early 1990s were.

 

[Huss]

 

[Huss]

C200 Xpan w/ 45mm

 

[Huss]

Nikkormat FT2, Nikkor 55 3.5, Fuji C200