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Response to Need 800-1200 Speed B&W Film

from George Paltoglou (stellar@optusnet.com.au)
Mike,

while I can't give any direct recommendations, it seems that TM3200 and Delta3200 are both really closer to 800ASA (or thereabouts). I've heard this mentioned in numerous articles and websites, but is also apparent when you check the recommendations for development. For example, if you look at the Kodak data sheet for XTOL developer (download it from the kodak website), when these two films are developed to a normal contrast (0.58) they are rated at an EI of 800. The value of 3200 is given for high contrast (ie no shadow detail). Ditto for development in Rodinal which Agfa say should be rated at 1250. I believe a similar state of affairs applies to Neopan 1600. You've asked a question which I'd like to know the answer to - HP5 pushed to 800 or Delta 3200 pulled (ie dev to normal contrast) to 800.

George

(posted 8436 days ago)

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