I'll give it a try in the next day or so and report back. I ordered it from Freestyle a couple of weeks back and it was out of stock at the time - now they show it as "short supply"
Probably overkill considering that I scan on an Epson 750, but I really want very slow film. It's so bright around here that it's hard to wave my hands fast enough when using barrel lenses.
I went and really read up on this film for the first time and now I'm intrigued!! I think I may need to pick up a box of 4x5 and a few rolls of 120! Did you actually have to call them?
No, it showed as out of stock with more coming on 3/15 so I just ordered it. Then it showed as coming on 3/22. Then I got it today (although LA to Tucson is only overnight by truck, so it probably shipped yesterday.)
I got 10 rolls of 120 and a 50 sheet box of 4 x 5. I also got 5 bottles of the special developer. They say each bottle should do 6 rolls of 120. If I get a chance tomorrow I'll shoot a roll and see how it comes out and post a couple of scans.
Ah, so maybe I'll just go ahead and put my order in as well.
If you are willing, after spending all that money on the developer, to experiment a little, could you try Rodinal 1:200 15min semi-stand with one roll, preferably so that you could do a meaningful side-by-side with one that you use the Adotech?
The results here using 35mm film and that process looks quite promising:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...d.php?t=116832
I'm quite interested in how this works out for you. I'm nearly finished the old Adox CMS I have.
My 35mm will be here Wednesday.
By the way, I just noticed the following in the description of development in Adotech II
Comparing ADOTECH II with ADOTECH I
the characteristic curve of the films was straightened
which results especially to an improved highlight
differentiation.
I saw the APUG thread re needing to essentially needing to pull 1 stop to get good highlight separation and better shadow detail. Maybe not necessary with the newer version. I'm running a side by side test rating it at 12 and at 6 so we'll see. I'm also taking the same shots with Acros as a control. I'm doing the test with the 120 film and my Mamiya RB with the 140mm macro lens as I think it's the sharpest lens in my toolbox. I'll post the results. Will also follow up with a couple of 4 x 5 tests.
I suspect that my scanner will be the limiting factor here, but I'm planning to get a few of the negs drum scanned to complete the test.
Jim, you are our hero. Invaluable tests for sure.
Thanks for the kind words - but the results aren't in yet! I thought I'd get the film developed yesterday but reality set in and I got one photo on all three films before Tokyo woke up and the all night phone calls with my clients started. Hopefully will get a few more in the next hour or so. Hopefully....
Hurry up!!
;^)
Jim, what kind of work do you do?? Sounds interesting.
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