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35mm Agfa APX400 "New": Reviews?
Though I love Agfa APX100, I found APX400 too grainy.
How does the new version of APX400 compare to the old? I'd like input from 35mm shooters who have actually used it, or pointers to published reviews on the Internet... TIA, Chris |
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35mm Agfa APX400 "New": Reviews?
ChrisPlatt wrote:
Though I love Agfa APX100, I found APX400 too grainy. How does the new version of APX400 compare to the old? I'd like input from 35mm shooters who have actually used it, or pointers to published reviews on the Internet... TIA, Chris You use Rodinal I bet. APX400 does go bad in that developer and the new version is no different. In fact the emulsion remains the same with both version from all that I've heard. Try Apx 400 in another developer. For instance in the Gainer staining developer I am getting essentially grain free 12x16in prints with this developer and film. |
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35mm Agfa APX400 "New": Reviews?
Michael Scarpitti wrote:
Try Fuji Neopan 400 in FG-7 or Acutol. Different film, nowhere near similar to APX100, Fujipan is too "sharp" looking and has none of the smooth tonality APX100 is famous for. APX400 *does* have a smooth tonal range, you just has to be careful what developer you use otherwise the grain can be obtrusive (like say in Rodinal). |
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35mm Agfa APX400 "New": Reviews?
nicholas wrote in message ...
Michael Scarpitti wrote: Try Fuji Neopan 400 in FG-7 or Acutol. Different film, nowhere near similar to APX100, Fujipan is too "sharp" looking and has none of the smooth tonality APX100 is famous for. Oh yes it does! |
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35mm Agfa APX400 "New": Reviews?
35mm HP5+ still looks great in Rodinol, so I guess I'll stick with that...
Excelsior, you fatheads! -Chris- |
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