I have just bought some rolls of Agfapan APX 25. The only thing that I did not get was the right developer. Is it possible to develop this kind of slow film with Kodak D76 developer. Could someone suggest developing times.

I apreciate your help

Jan Jedlicka Czech Republic

-- Jan Jedlicka (janjedlicka@iol.cz), October 25, 2000

Answers

Hi Jan,

Check out the Massive Development Chart for all the answers, at:

http://www.digitaltruth.com

chris

-- Christian Harkness (chris.harkness@eudoramail.com), October 25, 2000.

It works very nicely. For an easier development and even better negs, go to www.photoforumlary.com and get some of their Divided D76. It is a 3 min Bath A and 3 min Bath B, water bath (as a stop) and regular fix. The grain will be finer and the negatives will be a joy to print. More questions, email me. Cheers

-- Scott Walton (scotlynn@shore.net), October 25, 2000.

Thank you folks for your help. I hope it will work. Next time what kind of developer for Agfapan APX 25 you would suggest?

many thanks

Jan

-- Jan Jedlicka (janjedlicka@iol.cz), October 25, 2000.

I haven't done APX 25 in D-76, but I have done APX 100 in D-76, so let me mention a perhaps semi-relevant observation:

The published times are too long! My APX 100 would have been overdeveloped - too dense - if I had given it the suggested time (I think 13 minutes in D-76 1:1 at 68, right?) I use 9 minutes for APX 100 in D-76 1:1 at 68, and consistenly get nice, even, "medium" negatives that print up beautifully on our old Omega condenser.

I would approach the published times for APX 25 in D-76 with suspicion, if I were you. Follow the published times for your first roll, but watch out for overdevelopment: you might want to give your next roll less time...

-- Michael Goldfarb (mgoldfar@mobius-inc.com), October 25, 2000.

The published development times of any manufacturer are only a suggested starting point. You must adjust to fit your technique and equipment to get optimum results. I've had good results with APX 25 and many other films with Xtol.

-- tim brown (brownt@flash.net), October 25, 2000.

Jan:

Do you know that APX 25, a great film has been discontinued? If you like it, buy plenty and freeze it.

-- Mani Sitaraman (bindumani@pacific.net.sg), October 26, 2000.

i have heard rumors about the Agfapan 25 being discontinued. My dealer has not heard that and is still ordering it and receiving their orders. I did call Calument and they indicated that Agfa is discontining sheet film, but not roll film. I sent an email message to Agfa but have not had a response.

-- Ann Clancy (aclancy@mediaone.com), October 26, 2000.

Apx 25 at 12 asa in Rodinal 2/3 of the recommended time for 25 Asa. Wow!

-- Patric (jenspatric@mail.bip.net), October 27, 2000.

The following is an email from Agfa regarding the availability of APX25:

Dear James,

Thank you for your recent E-mail concerning Agfa film.

Agfapan APX 25 was a much admired part of Agfa's family of professional quality black & white films. However, sales volume in recent years has declined to the point where it is no longer possible to continue production.

We regret to inform you that we recently discontinued production of APX 25 in all formats 135-36, 35mm x 17m and 120. Orders for existing stock will be taken until supplies are exhausted. No other black & white film products are affected.

This decision does not reflect any change in the dedication of Agfa Consumer Imaging to offering consumers a full line of film products. Agfa introduced several new films at the recent Photokina 2000 in Cologne, Germany and more are expected in 2001.

Agfa intends to continue the development of new film emulsions both in black & white and color that will keep Agfa Consumer Imaging among the leaders in film technology.

Thank you for your interest in our products.

Sincerely, John Auer

-- Jime Steele (jdsteele@hotmail.com), November 10, 2000.

You were right about the APX 25, it has been discontinued. What a pity. I got some news about it and the folks from Agfa wrote me that they have stopped producing APS 25 only for the 35mm format. The 120 film APX 25 is still in production. I have found a few shops where they kept some 35 mm "leftovers". The reason why they stopped the production is because it was not as used as the other kinds of film they make. Can you compare Ilford Pan Super 50 and Agfa APX 25? Are there any differences in the graniness.

Thanks

Jan Jedlicka Czech Republic

-- Jan Jedlicka (janjedlicka@iol.cz), December 21, 2000.

Jan,

If you are right, and they have only stopped production of APX 25 in 35mm, I wish Agfa would make up their mind.

Of course, I stocked up on APX 25 in 120, not as much in 35mm. :(

-- Terry Carraway (TCarraway@compuserve.com), December 23, 2000.

I just developed my first APX 25 and something is dead wrong! I used rodinal 1+25 for 6 minutes and the prints are way too dark. It was pictures of my baby shot with flash at close range. There are no whites at all. Everything is black and shades of gray. I shot with the correct flash distance I believe. However I changed the enlarging time it is still too dark. I still have 8 rolls in my feezer. any ideas???

-- Yoni Shveka (yshveka@checkpoint.com), December 25, 2000.

Yoni,

It would help alot if you described what the negatives looked like.

-- Tim Brown (brownt@ase.com), December 25, 2000.