[Leica] Agfa Scala [wasn't Noctilux bokeh or decline of writing]

[jls at runbox.com (Jeffery Smith)]

I'll order a couple of rolls with my next B&H order. Thanks!

Jeffery Smith
New Orleans, LA


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From: lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Nathan
Wajsman
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 8:56 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] Agfa Scala [wasn't Noctilux bokeh or decline of
writing]

Hi Jeffery,

I have many Agfa Scala images on my site and use this film frequently. 
It is definitely more picky about exposure than a standard B&W negative 
film, and I also find it more difficult to scan than most other films. 
But sometimes the results are worth it, because this film has quite a 
unique signature. It is more expensive to develop than standard slide 
film and there are also few labs in the world that can do it (Agfa has a

list on its web site). Give it a try!

Nathan

Jeffery Smith wrote:
> In a recent book, I saw some images shot using Agfa Scala in 35mm. It
> seems to have very good mid-tones across a wide range. In googling
> around, it appears to me that it requires special developing, and that
> they developing is rather expensive (like $10 a roll). Being a
reversal
> film, I assume that the exposure must be pretty darned good to get a
> usable print. Do any of you use it routinely? It seems to be a bit of
an
> orphan.
> 
> Jeffery Smith
> New Orleans, LA
> 
> 
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Nathan Wajsman
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