Solventy smell of film? Normal?

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Just checking. I assume that it is, but I have never smelled it so strongly before as I do on the Arista.edu Ultra 200 i just bought a brick of.

No potential harm to lens coatings, etc?

Paranoid, I am.
 
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Dad used to use Agfa in his Minox, and I remember that it had a very distinct aroma. I have found all films have this to a degree. My brother says he can tell you what kind of film it is just by smelling. Tests have proven him quite accurate.
I have never known the outgassing (I'm sure that's what it is) to coat lenses or hurt anything. In the small body size of a Minox, I'm sure it would show up.
Just enjoy your Agfa film while you can - it's good stuff!
 
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