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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:15 pm Post subject: Agfa APX 100 film |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Has any one tried the above? I really like what I see of this film and flickr
has an APX film group. A friend from another forum is sending me a few
rolls to try, will post any worthwhile results. German made, has to be good.   |
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CarbonR
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CarbonR wrote:
I've used it rather often. Browse this gallery, you will find some samples : http://kogaku.weebly.com/argentique.html (fims are often written on the pictures)
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
After looking at your gallery, a big fat WOW! You make every film look good Really like #24 with APX, looking forward to trying this film.
What do you use to develop APX? |
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std
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| Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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std wrote:
APX 100 is Rollei Retro 100
You can read more for it here:
http://www.macodirect.de/rollei-retro-13536-filmebr5x-twin-pack-p-150.html |
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
STD, thanks for the link! |
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Orio
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Orio wrote:
I love that film, it used to be my favourite B&W film
(like all Agfa film I have to say - I still have to find a colour film that is half as good as Agfa Optima was)
Unfortunately now Agfa is dead and they are all discontinued 
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
| Orio wrote: |
I love that film, it used to be my favourite B&W film
(like all Agfa film I have to say - I still have to find a colour film that is half as good as Agfa Optima was)
Unfortunately now Agfa is dead and they are all discontinued |
I don't know where the Brits are getting it, but on Purelight Forum, they are
advertising a new batch of APX100 with expo of 2013. The company they
are linking tho, wants 100 quid minimum order if you don't reside in
Brittania. shee-yott
Freestyle sells the Rollei Retro 80, not 100 ISO, but am thinking of ordering
a few rolls of it as well. |
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Just received three rolls of APX 100 from a friend in Liverpool. Any idea
what developer would be best for this? I already have TMAX developer
in my cart at Freestyle. |
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hexi
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| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:09 am Post subject: |
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hexi wrote:
Hi here
It is a very good film, very good tonal range and contrast, i like it much, but i prefer Foma still, more contrasty.
As a developer i recommand Rodinal with a minimal dilution : 1+25.
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Arkku
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Arkku wrote:
APX 100 is my most used 135 film, mostly because it's the cheapest locally available B&W film. But it's a nice film with a “vintage” feel, which I like very much. Perhaps not the sharpest, though, if you care about such things. (Personally I'll just shoot full frame digital if I want top resolution out of small format.)
Example of the lovely tones from this film:
Some of my other APX 100 photos can be found on flickr. |
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Hexi, thanks, will order some Adonal which is the same as Rodinal.
Arkku, really like the 'Spaceport' shot and the look of the film, all round. |
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Kram
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Kram wrote:
APX 100 and 400 were my faves for many years. Used to develop in Acufine and T-max developer. Great stuff.
Now I'm into Acros and (formerly) Neopan in 120 developed in Xtol 1:1. Great combo.
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