CatLABS X FILM 80 MKII now available in 8X10

[Andrew O'Neill]

Here's a trailer!

[sharktooth]

Brad Pitt looks like he's put on a bit of weight for this role.

It definitely looks like it's going to be an exciting donut action thriller!!!

[Andrew O'Neill]

Brad Pitt looks like he's put on a bit of weight for this role.

It definitely looks like it's going to be an exciting donut action thriller!!!

I learnt that trick from my good buddy, De Niro!

[Andrew O'Neill]

Just ordered a box of 8x10...

[JMO]

In case it might be helpful to other users of Cat Labs 80 MkII sheet film, I did some film speed testing recently in my darkroom to determine my EI values for this film using "Triple 7" developer. I used the method I learned from John Sexton which focuses on determining the exposure and development values (under your conditions) that will give you a densitometer reading of 0.10 above the reading for "film-base plus fog" (i.e., film developed after no exposure). My B&W densitometer is a Heiland TRD2. My other darkroom conditions were as follows:

JOBO Processor: CPP2 with water bath at 73F and rotation speed at #4
Film Drum: Expert 3010
Developer: Germain's Fine Grain, aka "Triple 7" (50% new stock + 50% used, 700-750ml per drum)
Development times: 6 and 8 minutes at 73F
Fixer: TF-5 at 1:3 for 5 minutes

Results: My EI values for Cat Labs 8- Mk II were 40 when developed for 6 minutes in the Triple 7, and 50 at 8 minutes development.


PS: I also attempted to determine my EI using D76 at 1:1 dilution (at 71F and 11 minutes in the JOBO), but found it would have to be somewhere lower (slower) than the slowest speed I tested which was ISO 40. I have not gone back and re-tested at ISO 20, 25 and 32, but assume my EI with D76 at 1:1 for 11 minutes would probably be either ISO 20 or 25.

[christopherf]

I would like to try out your newest iteration of the CatLABS X FILM 80, the MKII with my 6 x 9 camera after decades of using Tri-X rated at 200

I am not finding it on your website. I saw a review of the previous version in 120 format.

Will it be released soon?

Lastly an honest opinion of how it compares to the Rollei Retro 80 S

Thank you in advance for your time and attention in this matter.

[paulbarden]

Christopher, "CatLabs" only makes the "320 Pro" film in 120 rolls now. The "X Film 80" is no longer available in roll formats.

"X Film 80" is Fomapan, if you're looking for information about its traits.

[Dugan]

CatLabs should market their own version of PyroCat..
They could call it Cat-P.
They really should hire me for their marketing department.

[paulbarden]

CatLabs should market their own version of PyroCat..
They could call it Cat-P.
They really should hire me for their marketing department.

Ha! I would buy a developed called Cat-P!

[LabRat]

Ha! I would buy a developed called Cat-P!

Maybe cat pee would work as a developer??? Next internet sensation??? Here kitty, kitty, kitty...

Steve K