I'm thinking that I might want to mess around with some fresh 11x14 film sometime over the coming winter...and am wondering about other folks' experiences with Bergger Panchro-400.
The reason I ask is price...pretty compelling when the current B+H retail for 25 sheets of 11x14 HP-5 is 300.00, vs 190.00 for the same quantity of Bergger. And while HP-5 is listed currently in stock...the listed wait time for the Bergger is 2 to 4 weeks - and I could actually wait longer than this so its not an issue.
A bit of internet sleuthing indicates that while the Bergger film does have a bit of a learning curve (would probably spring for some 4x5 Bergger for this reason...for testing/dialing in purposes), the general consensus seems to be favorable - with the possible exception of not responding well to Pyrocat. Again...I'd need to test this for myself to verify.
Way back when (November of 2004 to be specific), I did have some problems with the then-version of Bergger 200 when souped in PMK Pyro - with badly clipped highlights. Probably my fault, but more or less turned me off to that film.
At any rate...if anybody here has anything to say about Bergger Panchro-400 sheet film, I'm all ears!
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