kiss-o-matic
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I used to shoot Retro 400s when I lived in Japan and always liked the results. This is the old black on white packaging, and at least at that time, SuperPan 200 was just repackaged Retro 400s (or vice versa). Is this still the case and if so are they the same as they've always been? I see no mention either way on The Massive Dev Chart. (Nor do I see any development times w/ DD-X but I can figure that out later).
Normally I'd just stick w/ Tri-X but I have not been keeping up w/ the times. This trip kind of popped up out of nowhere and I had very little extra film on me. I knew it would cost a bit more in Japan, but like an idiot didn't check. Good gravy -- the prices are egregious across the board. Literally 2x of B&H. I know there are places you can take advantage by ordering online but that doesn't really help me at the moment. And for good measure my T3's tooth broke after one roll. So yeah - I'm blessed.
Normally I'd just stick w/ Tri-X but I have not been keeping up w/ the times. This trip kind of popped up out of nowhere and I had very little extra film on me. I knew it would cost a bit more in Japan, but like an idiot didn't check. Good gravy -- the prices are egregious across the board. Literally 2x of B&H. I know there are places you can take advantage by ordering online but that doesn't really help me at the moment. And for good measure my T3's tooth broke after one roll. So yeah - I'm blessed.
Skiff
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Yes.
Superpan 200 = Retro 400s = Rollei Infrared.
All these films are Agfa Aviphot Pan 200. That is the original.
Beware that aerial films like Aviphot Pan 200 and Aviphot Pan 80 have a different ISO rating because of their purpose of aerial photography: In aerial photography the density for Zone III is measured, not for Zone I as in normal photography!
Therefore if we use such films in our photography on the ground, we have to use lower real ISO ratings.
Such films need 1-2 stops more exposure for good results (with certain developers even 3 more stops).
kiss-o-matic
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Thanks! Ironically I (re)read your post in the JCH thread last night when I came back to check on this thread.
And yes, I'm aware of the conditions. I used this for a bit. I do like it but agree at 400 it can be harsh. Might have enough light for 200 while I'm here. Either way, I'll survive. I just can't bring myself to pay $12 USD for a roll of Tri-X. :|
And yes, I'm aware of the conditions. I used this for a bit. I do like it but agree at 400 it can be harsh. Might have enough light for 200 while I'm here. Either way, I'll survive. I just can't bring myself to pay $12 USD for a roll of Tri-X. :|