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    Question Identify film by notch code

    I have an 8x10 B&W contact print made in the early 2000's which shows a single V notch about 1/2" in from the edge of the negative. There is no other identification that I can find.
    Any ideas?
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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    Bergger BPF 200

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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    Bergger 200
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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    Thanks, Guys. (No wonder I couldn't find it.)
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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    Lots of different films, mainly the ones from the eastern half of Europe, have single V-shaped notch.

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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    Yeah, that single V notch is not to tell you what kind of film but rather to tell you which side of the film is the emulsion on.

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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    Quote Originally Posted by edp View Post
    Lots of different films, mainly the ones from the eastern half of Europe, have single V-shaped notch.
    The Fortepan 200 (4x5), among others, also had a single "V" notch.

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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    The only other eastern European film that I have used, Efke PL100M, has single semi-circular notch.

    Wouldn't surprise me if other films use a single V. How about some specifics from those of you who have used some of the other films with single V notches.

    If I remember correctly (by no means a safe bet), weren't Bergger BPF 200 and Forte 200 the same film?

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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    Sheet film cut by aftermarket refinishers may have only a single notch, regardless of the emulsion. That was certainly the case with film I bought from Photo Warehouse, back when they used to cut odd sizes to special order. So I have negatives made with what were most likely FP4 Plus and HP5 Plus, with a single notch.

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    Re: Identify film by notch code

    What shape of notch?

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