ERA Film...?

[DanJones]

Saw this film listed on eBay, was wondering if anyone had tried it?...and if so what were the results?

[Donald Qualls]

I haven't used it, but I've seen a number of images posted from it. It appears to be a pretty ordinary ISO 100 B&W film, pretty comparable to Foma 100 -- which isn't at all a bad thing, given the price. It's made in China, of course, so if you're extra socially conscious you should probably just buy FP4+, but if you're like me and trying to preserve your budget and still make some images, it definitely seems worth trying.

[Ash]

I'm waiting for full paypal access to be restored (don't ask) and once I have funds clear then I'll be trying the film.

[Barry Wilkinson]

The seller has stated that, subject to a small minimum order, ULF sizes could be cut.

Interesting?

Barry

[tim atherton]

I plan on trying some soonish

[Aaron van de Sande]

They also make single weight graded paper.

[Shen45]

I have some coming in the next few days to australia. If it isn't toasted in the customs microwave i will BTZS test it in D76 or Rodinal and make the file available to anyone who wants it.

Steve

[kjsphotography]

Rodinal would be nice to see how it works with that developer.

[Paul Fitzgerald]

Hi there,

I tried the 4x5 in HC110 D solution and D23 along with Tmax-100. They appear to be identical in all respects. Just ordered 8x10 and will try it in PyroCat MC to see how it works. It does NOT appear to have the UV blocker, this may be interesting for ULF alt. prints.

You asked.

[Songyun]

I bought 500 sheets ERA 4X5 film, got it direct shipped from the manufacture. So far I have been pretty happy with that.
It has a piece of paper between every two sheets, to prevent scractches. Sometimes you might find one or two sheets that might have a few minor scratches, no on the emulsion side.
I use it for pratice purpose. But really didn't find much difference between ERA and FP4+.
Paul, for the UV blocker, Is that something painted on the other side of emulsion, and can be washed like dark green, or dark red sometime? If that is the UV blocker, I am pretty sure it is there. Everytime I develop the film, I wash it first, the water coming out is dark green.
Ash, hehe, Paypal for buyer is fine, for seller Paypal really sux. I had a very bad experience with them.
BTW, I have heard that ERA is hard to load on TOYO film holder. But I never own a Toyo holder, so I can not prove it, but so far with risco, regal, fidilty, it is fine.