Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/11

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Subject: [Leica] Slow Print Film
From: "Don Lawrence" <donlaw@ev1.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 19:44:06 -0600

I like Agfa Ultra 50 for many uses. Due to its saturation level , if not
used right it can give you lobster faces.
Works well in subdued light from overcast days.
Unfortunately it's another film that Agfa recently discontinued. However,
when I queried them
about it they claimed a reformulated emulsion would be released this year.

Don

>I wonder if film makers could be persuaded to make a slower ASA print
>negative film than 100 ASA.  The Ektar 25 if found so very contrasty it was
>difficulty to use - it would get all blocked up.  I've been using Fuji
Reala
>but didn't like the colors I was getting back on my prints - asked my photo
>guy what his machine liked best and if it had a channel for Reala - he said
>I was the only customer who used it.  So now I'm back to trying basic Kodak
>and Fuji 100.  I know these have become much better than they used to be 10
>years ago - at least that's what I'm told.

>Any suggestions??  gold