Ultrafine Xtreme Black & White Film ISO 100

[kiemchacsu]

There's a popular thread for the 400 iso here.
Why not another one dedicated for #ultrafinextreme100 which is also very nice.

Photos and comments are welcome.

Cheers!

 

[Mackinaw]

I bought a 100' roll of Ultrafine Extreme 100 when it was on sale for some ridiculously low price. I loaded a few rolls, and wandered through a peaceful demonstration in my small town earlier this summer. Taken with an old Canon IVSB2 rangefinder and Canon 35/2.8 lens. I was pleasantly surprised how good the film was. It was a high contrast, open sun day, and the film handled it perfectly.

Jim B.

 

[Horatio]

I think it looks great in 120 format.

Ultrafine Extreme 100 120, Bronica SQ, 150mm

Ultrafine Extreme 100 120, Bronica SQ, 80mm

 

[kiemchacsu]

i think this film is on par with Kentmere 100;

very similar


street barber shop by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

taken by nikon em, 55/2,8 micro, ultrafinextreme 100 souped in HC-110 (b)



a shy butcher (Me Tri Ha market, Hanoi, VN) by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[ChrisPlatt]

I'd like to see results with this film when pushed to ISO 200 or thereabouts.

Chris

 

[kiemchacsu]

no love for ultrafine xtreme 100?


recycle collect person by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[Schuter]

I'll help you keep this going...I like UFX100. From the Rollei 35 on a recent walk:

 

[Schuter]

Same Rollei, same roll. Different day.

 

[agentlossing]

@Schuter those are excellent!

 

[css9450]

I am drawing a blank here.... Is this an Arista film? I thought I'd tried most of the mainstream ASA 100 B&W films out there but suddenly I am not recalling this one.

 

[Schuter]

agentlossing: Thank you!

css9450: I don't know for sure. Many of the opinions I have read lean toward UFX100 being rebranded Kentmere 100. It seems reasonable, having shot both. It is inexpensive (cheaper than Kentmere), dries flat, and scans well. I have had no emulsion flaws like I had with Arista EDU 100. I initially purchased a few rolls to check the functionality of cameras I was working on, with little regard for quality. I discovered that I actually like the film. I am now on my second bulk roll, and it is all I have been shooting for my blog, at least in 35mm B&W. I haven't tried any of the other formats or speeds yet, but likely will.

These were from a test roll developed in Rodinal, and a bit too grainy for my taste. D-76 is my usual soup.

 

[kiemchacsu]

Dear Schuter;

Thanks for posting.

My recent one taken by Agfa Karat 36 Heligon 50/2


2101_Karat36_UFX100_03 by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[Schuter]

Both shot to test a repaired Pax 35 rangefinder.

 

[agentlossing]

The Rodinal ones are grainy but I like the look!

 

[Schuter]

Pax35 Rangefinder, UFX100.

 

[kiemchacsu]

up for this fantastic film
Nikon F2/ 50 F2 Auto-H

Hymn for the weekend life by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[kiemchacsu]

recent shot taken by agfa karat 36 Heligon 50/2 lens

agfa karat 36 by Trung Nguyen, on Flickr

 

[steveyork]

It's a nice modern looking "cheap" film. I prefer the classic look of Fomapan for my "cheap" film, but it's nice to have the choice. It's a good film.

 

[mpaniagua]

I am drawing a blank here.... Is this an Arista film? I thought I'd tried most of the mainstream ASA 100 B&W films out there but suddenly I am not recalling this one.

I think is closer to Kentmere emulsion than Arista. Package is something like Ilford/Harman. I've tested both of them and Arista/Foma seems different. Kentmere is not made on 120 but I think emulsion is very similar. It was sold by Photo warehouse but it has been unavailable for months.