Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Is there an English language web site for this new film? Dan C. At 02:53 AM 02-01-01 +0100, Hans-Peter.Lammerich@t-online.de wrote: >Erwin, how did you find out that Gigabitfilm is plain Agfa Copex? I am >not that much surprised , since it was evident that Gigabitfilm >manufacturing is subcontracted to a major film maker. I understand >making true quality film isn't a garage business. And there hasn't been >much r&d in improved, even less in "new" b&w emulsions. > >The idea to use document microfilm with low contrast, highly diluted >developer for pictorial photography isn't new either. Therefore I find >the marketing of Gigabitfilm exaggerated if not misleading. This >strategy may backfire, since Gigabitfilm is adressing the most competent >and ambitious darkroom enthusiasts who might have achieved similar >results with their own developing technique. > >On the other hand, the product is no rip-off at all! It is cheaper than >Techpan with Technidol or Neofin Doku and offers Agfa Copex in a >convient 35mm cartridge. > >Hans-Peter > >