RE: OT - Plus -X Film Available
I always preferred FP4 over Plus-X, from memory because Plus-X in Microdol-X was fine-grained but slightly 'mushy', whereas FP4 in Acutol was slightly grainier but had better contrast and much better acutance (as you might expect). John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P.J. Alling Sent: Sunday, 28 July 2013 9:49 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT - Plus -X Film Available I know there is some disagreement about this, but in my experience Ilford FP-4 Plus is comparable to Kodak Plus X with a couple of exceptions. The important one being that FP-4 seems to look sharper, oh yes, and it's also still manufactured. I used to buy FP-4 because it was less expensive. They're both old fashioned, well more or less, traditional films. On 7/27/2013 12:39 PM, Mark C wrote: A little while ago the topic of Plus-X film came up. I just stumbled into this: http://www.ultrafineonline.com/kopl125bwfi3.html At $6.98 per roll it is a bit too pricey for me (I have a dozen roll in the freezer already) but if anyone wants to get some it seems like they have it. This place also sells a house film called Ultrafine Xtreme which is rumored to be re-branded Kentmere. I don't know if that is true or not but the films look exactly the same and my preliminary tests (I've only tried 2 rolls and only in Rodinal) have yeilded very consistent results between the two. The published times for the films are significantly different - but, for Rodinal 1:50 at least, the published time for the Ultrafine seems significantly too short. Mark -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Plus -X Film Available
Once I figured out how to develop tmax 100 and tmax 400 with tmax liquid developer, I got great results with both and didnt use anything else after that. They were tricky to develop however, and the learning curve was long. On 7/28/2013 3:26 AM, John Coyle wrote: I always preferred FP4 over Plus-X, from memory because Plus-X in Microdol-X was fine-grained but slightly 'mushy', whereas FP4 in Acutol was slightly grainier but had better contrast and much better acutance (as you might expect). John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P.J. Alling Sent: Sunday, 28 July 2013 9:49 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT - Plus -X Film Available I know there is some disagreement about this, but in my experience Ilford FP-4 Plus is comparable to Kodak Plus X with a couple of exceptions. The important one being that FP-4 seems to look sharper, oh yes, and it's also still manufactured. I used to buy FP-4 because it was less expensive. They're both old fashioned, well more or less, traditional films. On 7/27/2013 12:39 PM, Mark C wrote: A little while ago the topic of Plus-X film came up. I just stumbled into this: http://www.ultrafineonline.com/kopl125bwfi3.html At $6.98 per roll it is a bit too pricey for me (I have a dozen roll in the freezer already) but if anyone wants to get some it seems like they have it. This place also sells a house film called Ultrafine Xtreme which is rumored to be re-branded Kentmere. I don't know if that is true or not but the films look exactly the same and my preliminary tests (I've only tried 2 rolls and only in Rodinal) have yeilded very consistent results between the two. The published times for the films are significantly different - but, for Rodinal 1:50 at least, the published time for the Ultrafine seems significantly too short. Mark -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Plus -X Film Available
I think it is a matter a personal preference. At one time in the past I bought a couple of pro-packs of FP4 and worked my way through them, probably using D76 or and Rodinal, but I did not take a shine to it and went back to Plus-X. I found the FP4 to have less grain than Plus-X, but more than the T Grain films, and if grain concerned me I would use TMax or Delta 100. If I wanted the organic results of old style film, I preferred Plus-X or, in the right developer, Neopan SS. I bought another brick of FP4 earlier this year as I have been casting about for a good ISO-100 film, now that my stock of Neopan SS is used up. Again - I found the FP4 to be OK but just lacking the snap that I am looking for. I recognize those are subjective terms, but my decision is purely subject. I still have not found a currently available 35mm ISO 100 film that I really love. I am going to give the Kentmere 100 a try. Arista EDU seems to be good and may be what I settle on. In 120 format I still have substantial stocks of APX-100 and Plus-X. Mark On 7/27/2013 7:48 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: I know there is some disagreement about this, but in my experience Ilford FP-4 Plus is comparable to Kodak Plus X with a couple of exceptions. The important one being that FP-4 seems to look sharper, oh yes, and it's also still manufactured. I used to buy FP-4 because it was less expensive. They're both old fashioned, well more or less, traditional films. On 7/27/2013 12:39 PM, Mark C wrote: A little while ago the topic of Plus-X film came up. I just stumbled into this: http://www.ultrafineonline.com/kopl125bwfi3.html At $6.98 per roll it is a bit too pricey for me (I have a dozen roll in the freezer already) but if anyone wants to get some it seems like they have it. This place also sells a house film called Ultrafine Xtreme which is rumored to be re-branded Kentmere. I don't know if that is true or not but the films look exactly the same and my preliminary tests (I've only tried 2 rolls and only in Rodinal) have yeilded very consistent results between the two. The published times for the films are significantly different - but, for Rodinal 1:50 at least, the published time for the Ultrafine seems significantly too short. Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - Plus -X Film Available
A little while ago the topic of Plus-X film came up. I just stumbled into this: http://www.ultrafineonline.com/kopl125bwfi3.html At $6.98 per roll it is a bit too pricey for me (I have a dozen roll in the freezer already) but if anyone wants to get some it seems like they have it. This place also sells a house film called Ultrafine Xtreme which is rumored to be re-branded Kentmere. I don't know if that is true or not but the films look exactly the same and my preliminary tests (I've only tried 2 rolls and only in Rodinal) have yeilded very consistent results between the two. The published times for the films are significantly different - but, for Rodinal 1:50 at least, the published time for the Ultrafine seems significantly too short. Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Plus -X Film Available
I know there is some disagreement about this, but in my experience Ilford FP-4 Plus is comparable to Kodak Plus X with a couple of exceptions. The important one being that FP-4 seems to look sharper, oh yes, and it's also still manufactured. I used to buy FP-4 because it was less expensive. They're both old fashioned, well more or less, traditional films. On 7/27/2013 12:39 PM, Mark C wrote: A little while ago the topic of Plus-X film came up. I just stumbled into this: http://www.ultrafineonline.com/kopl125bwfi3.html At $6.98 per roll it is a bit too pricey for me (I have a dozen roll in the freezer already) but if anyone wants to get some it seems like they have it. This place also sells a house film called Ultrafine Xtreme which is rumored to be re-branded Kentmere. I don't know if that is true or not but the films look exactly the same and my preliminary tests (I've only tried 2 rolls and only in Rodinal) have yeilded very consistent results between the two. The published times for the films are significantly different - but, for Rodinal 1:50 at least, the published time for the Ultrafine seems significantly too short. Mark -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
