Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>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 Hello Hans-Peter, re prices: it depends on where you buy your TP. Foto Brenner charges less than 9.- DM per 36 cartridge. Souped in Rodinal, it gets real cheap. But speed is only iso 25. More speed is like with cars and trains: cost more money. Try Maco/Labor Partner LP Docufine LC (for low contrast) if you want more speed; iso 64 is realistic. I prefer it to Tetenal Neofin Doku, but Neofin Doku has the advantage of the small bottles if you only use limited quantities. The Docufine LC keeps for three months only, if one is to believe what it says on the pack. Chris - -- Christer Almqvist D-20255 Hamburg, Germany and/or F-50590 Regnéville-sur-Mer, France