Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Didier, I agree with Geoff as well on the Fuji Acros. Give it a try. I like it better then Delta 100. Of course PanF is a great film for 35mm but I don't know if you really need that for 120. As Daniel mentioned the viewing distance will be a few steps back. Len On Mar 1, 2008, at 5:12 PM, G Hopkinson wrote: > Hi Didier, the Delta 100, FP4+ and Pan F are obviously all fine > grain types too, but I'd certainly try the Acros if you haven't > already. It is my choice for that speed in 35mm. I'm sure there's > some in my freezer in 120, I must get my Mamiya out and give it a > try too. It doesn't do as well in dilute XTOL, but I think you are > using a lab anyway. It is the closest I have come to smooth BW > within my experience. > <http://contest.leica-users.org/main.php/v/0710/Synchronised > +swimmers.jpg.html> > http://tinyurl.com/ypqp7j > At least in using my probably deficient work practices, notably > smoother than the FP4+ and Delta 100. I don't know if you have > considered shooting the originals as transparencies and converting > them. I have done much better that way. > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/c_001/KI+16.jpg.html > http://tinyurl.com/2hrsp4> > These are 35mm originals. > > Of course take that tripod with you for shooting stuff like this > for big posters. > > Cheers > Geoff > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: [Leica] OT which b&w 120 film for XXL prints? > > I have used 135 Ilford PanF 50, FP4 125 and HP5 400 for decades > and was always satisfied with it. But now I'm looking for a > b&w 120 film for big enlargements of 645 negs, up to 1m x 1.33m. > > Is Delta 100, or Fuji Acros 100, superior to FP4 in terms of fine > grain? > And how does they compare in contrast, tonality? > > Has anyone experiences with that new Rollei PAN-25, or even > compared it to PanF 50? Or any othe suggestion? > > Usage will be for landscape, daylight, tripod if needed. > > Every advice will be strongly appreciated. > Many thanks in advance, > Didier > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information